Temporary Governess – Switzerland & International Travel TAN-SWI-GOV

Royalnannies; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Royalnannies is seeking a highly experienced, warm Governess for an 11-year-old girl. The family is based in the Swiss countryside near Geneva with international travel, including Hong Kong.

The role covers homework and educational support, teaching manners, adolescent psychology, and light daily care. Accommodation is live-in or live-out, with travel and evenings as needed; a European driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Homework and educational support, including English
• Guidance with teenage behaviour and development
• Teaching and reinforcing good manners and etiquette
• Providing a kind but balanced approach - knowing when to be firm and when to be gentle
• Supporting daily routines and age-appropriate activities
• Occasional evening and overnight care, including periods when parents travel
• Light assistance with the child’s clothes and wardrobe
• Simple cooking when required
• Traveling with the family when possible

Job description

Nannies, governesses & maternity nurses | London & Overseas | High profile Nanny & Governess Agency

Temporary Governess - Switzerland & International Travel
TAN-SWI-GOV

Children:

Children: Girl
11

Looking for:

Salary offered:

Salary offered: Negotiable

Start at:

Start at: ASAP

Driver:

Driver: Yes, we need a confident driver

Live in/Live out:

Live in/Live out: Live inLive out

Location of employment (full address):

Employment Basis:

Employment Basis: Temporary (Less than 6 months)

Language requirements:

Working hours:

Working hours: flexible

Detailed description of the job

A private family is seeking a highly experienced, warm and professional Governess for their well-educated 11-year-old daughter. The family is based in the beautiful Swiss countryside near Geneva, with international travel, including Hong Kong.

This is a temporary position, expected to repeat for a couple of weeks several times per year.

The girl speaks fluent English, French and Russian and is entering her teenage years. The family is looking for someone with a strong educational background and, importantly, a good understanding of child/adolescent psychology.

Responsibilities:

• Homework and educational support, including English
• Guidance with teenage behaviour and development
• Teaching and reinforcing good manners and etiquette
• Providing a kind but balanced approach - knowing when to be firm and when to be gentle
• Supporting daily routines and age-appropriate activities
• Occasional evening and overnight care, including periods when parents travel
• Light assistance with the child’s clothes and wardrobe
• Simple cooking when required
• Travelling with the family when possible

Candidate Requirements:

• Mature, highly experienced candidate
• Educational background and strong knowledge of child/adolescent psychology
• Warm, smiling, friendly and emotionally balanced personality
• Able to establish appropriate boundaries while building a positive relationship with the child
• European driving licence - car provided
• Discreet and highly respectful of the family’s privacy and home
• Neat, organised and respectful of household belongings
• Pet-friendly - the family has a small, friendly dog
• Nature-loving and comfortable living/working in the Swiss countryside
• Artistic skills are highly welcomed
• Flexible and comfortable with international travel

Working hours: approximately 6:00-9:00am and 3:00-11:00pm when required
Accommodation: Live-in or live-out can be considered
Location: Near Geneva, Switzerland + international travel
Position: Temporary/repeated throughout the year
Salary: Depending on experience