• Location: Chigwell, IG10
• Salary: £60,000–£75,000 gross per annum + Separate Accommodation Provided
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Start Date: ASAP – Will wait notice period for the right candidate

• Term Time: Monday–Friday 3pm–9pm; Saturday 10am–5pm
• School Holidays: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm

Excellent salary, private accommodation, car for daily use, pension plan, generous holiday travel, and exceptional working hours. Relocation support may be available for the ideal candidate.

Notice Period: One month during probation; three months thereafter

An exceptional opportunity for a warm, highly educated, and emotionally intelligent Governess to support a bright and articulate 15-year-old boy in a fully staffed UHNW household in Chigwell, Essex.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, culturally aware, and bring structure, humour, and calm authority to the role. You’ll work closely with tutors and parents to support academic progress and personal development. The family values someone with initiative, clear boundaries, and the ability to work independently while respecting household preferences.

A confident, experienced driver is essential for school pickups and transportation to activities—a car is provided for daily use and commuting.

The current Governess, who has been with the family for over two years, will offer a full handover to ensure a smooth transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily school pickups and safe transport to extracurricular activities
• Managing academic calendar, social commitments, and daily routines
• Liaising with schools, tutors, and educational professionals
• Overseeing assignments, tracking progress, and providing academic structure
• Promoting manners, discipline, and emotional resilience
• Organising outings, leisure activities, and cultural enrichment
• Ensuring school supplies, wardrobe, and travel preparations are always in order
• Coordinating meal planning with the family chef and offering occasional support in their absence
• Weekly progress reporting to the parent
• Travelling internationally with the family once annually (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, USA, Europe)

About the Child
A polite, humorous, and intelligent teenager who thrives in calm, structured environments. He enjoys gaming, Anime, and time with friends. While he is focused and diligent once engaged, he occasionally needs gentle encouragement to get started—especially with physical activity. The ideal Governess will bring both warmth and authority to foster his independence and confidence.

• Strong teaching background with experience supporting teenagers
• Degree-educated with PGCE or equivalent preferred
• Confident knowledge of the UK National and British Independent Curricula
• Proven GCSE-level subject support—Drama and languages a plus
• High emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills
• Confident, experienced driver with a full, clean UK driving licence
• Fluent English speaker with strong IT literacy
• Discreet, reliable, and respectful of family preferences
• Willing to work in a household with two outdoor dogs
• Enhanced DBS required prior to start

This is a rare opportunity for an academically focused, emotionally intuitive Governess to join a private, informal household where your contribution will be respected and valued.

Apply now to be considered for this prestigious, long-term role.