Rota Governor or Governess
Rota Governor or Governess
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01-08-2025
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Job Title: Rota Governor/Governess
Location: Kensington countryside residence (with occasional travel)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary:gross per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Rota position two weeks on/two weeks off; 6:00am 8:30pm when on duty
Job Description:
An experienced and professional rota Governor or Governess is required for a family based in Kensington with a second residence in the countryside and occasional travel to other destinations. This is a two-week-on/two-week-off rotation with working hours from 6:00am to 8:30pm. Separate accommodation (a two-bedroom apartment) is provided five minutes from the family home for the duration of your duty weeks. The role involves caring primarily for a 6-year-old child. At times you may also care briefly for the siblings aged 3 and 7. There is also a baby in the household but this child is not your responsibility. An after-school tutor is also in place to support the children. Duties include morning routines (dressing breakfast school runs) diary and wardrobe management organising playdates and activities overseeing mealtimes (food prepared by the chef) managing childrens admin liaising with teachers and supporting the childrens evening and bedtime routines. This is a fully staffed household and everyone pulls together. The housekeepers are responsible for the laundry and there is a chef who cooks for the family. You will not have to cook but it will be requirement for you to heat the food prepared and oversee mealtimes. Your day will end with the bedtime routine and encourage the children to read. The children have a balanced upbringing and love to play chess games play musical instruments and learn additional languages.
Ideal Candidate:
Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact you if we require further information or wish to arrange an interview. If your CV does not demonstrate relevant experience or meet the requirements of the role you will not receive a response.
Location: Kensington countryside residence (with occasional travel)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary:gross per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Rota position two weeks on/two weeks off; 6:00am 8:30pm when on duty
Job Description:
An experienced and professional rota Governor or Governess is required for a family based in Kensington with a second residence in the countryside and occasional travel to other destinations. This is a two-week-on/two-week-off rotation with working hours from 6:00am to 8:30pm. Separate accommodation (a two-bedroom apartment) is provided five minutes from the family home for the duration of your duty weeks. The role involves caring primarily for a 6-year-old child. At times you may also care briefly for the siblings aged 3 and 7. There is also a baby in the household but this child is not your responsibility. An after-school tutor is also in place to support the children. Duties include morning routines (dressing breakfast school runs) diary and wardrobe management organising playdates and activities overseeing mealtimes (food prepared by the chef) managing childrens admin liaising with teachers and supporting the childrens evening and bedtime routines. This is a fully staffed household and everyone pulls together. The housekeepers are responsible for the laundry and there is a chef who cooks for the family. You will not have to cook but it will be requirement for you to heat the food prepared and oversee mealtimes. Your day will end with the bedtime routine and encourage the children to read. The children have a balanced upbringing and love to play chess games play musical instruments and learn additional languages.
Ideal Candidate:
- Native-level English speaker (essential as English is not the familys first language)
- Educated to degree level (minimum) ideally with a teaching qualification (TEFL not accepted)
- Experienced in similar high-level rota roles within fully staffed households
- Able to support and enhance the childrens education and development confidently
- Highly organised proactive and adaptable with excellent communication skills
- Comfortable in a formal household setting while being warm respectful and child-focused
- Capable of encouraging manners social skills and emotional intelligence
- Familiar with structured days including music games chess and languages
- Competitive salary dependent on experience and education
- Two-week-on/two-week-off rota
- Separate two-bedroom apartment provided during working weeks
- Opportunity to work with a respectful and communicative family
- Travel opportunities
Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact you if we require further information or wish to arrange an interview. If your CV does not demonstrate relevant experience or meet the requirements of the role you will not receive a response.
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