Job Description
- Location: Chigwell, Essex
- Accommodation: Private bedroom on the same floor as the children with shared bathroom shared only with the girls
- Schedule: Rota, 2 or 3 weeks on/off
- Salary: Up to £70,000 gross per annum depending on experience
- Start Date: July 2026
- Commitment: Long term
The Role
A lovely, busy and well travelled family is seeking an experienced rota governess to care for and support their two daughters aged 5 and 7.
This is a fully involved governess role suited to an engaging, creative and highly organised candidate with a strong educational background and excellent understanding of the primary years. The family travels frequently, so flexibility and confidence when travelling with children are essential.
The ideal candidate will be warm, proactive and capable of balancing educational support with nurturing care, whilst creating a calm, structured and positive environment for the girls.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the girls’ academic development in line with the school curriculum
- Assisting with homework, reading and school related organisation
- Planning creative, engaging and educational activities
- Encouraging positive routines, manners and independence
- Managing day to day schedules and routines whilst on duty
- Packing and preparing for frequent family travel
- Proxy parenting when required
- Creating a calm, organised and happy environment for the children
- Working collaboratively with the family and other staff members
Requirements
- Teaching qualification essential, ideally Primary Education
- Previous governess or private household experience preferred
- Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
- Creative, proactive and highly organised
- Confident travelling internationally with families
- Warm, calm and emotionally intelligent approach
- Excellent English essential
- Strong previous references
Package
- Salary up to £70,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
- Rota schedule offering excellent work/life balance
- Travel opportunities with a lovely family
- Long-term position within a warm and respectful household
To apply, please send your CV to enquiries@quintessentialgoverness.com quoting “Rota Governess Chigwell” in the subject line. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates will be contacted.
