Live-in Governor

Exclusive Household Staff; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in need of a live-in educator is seeking a qualified live-in Governor to care for their 8-year-old boy in Ascot, UK's Surrey. Responsibilities include structuring routines, supporting physical and social development, and teaching English interactively. The ideal candidate should possess a strong teaching background in the UK, familiar with the British curriculum, and have experience in both school and private environments. The role requires someone dynamic, sporty, and creative to ensure a fun learning environment while living alongside the family.

Benefits

Private accommodation with bathroom

Salary during family absence (school holidays)

Qualifications

• Qualified educator with several years of teaching experience.
• Experience within a school and private family setting.
• Good understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

• Care for the 8-year-old boy by structuring routines.
• Support physical/social development and educational needs.
• Teach English interactively, including reading and writing.
• Engage in physical activities and play.

Skills

Teaching experience in UK

Knowledge of British curriculum

Physical fitness

Strong interpersonal skills

Creativity in activities

Job description

Live-in Governor Exclusive Household Staff•Ascot, Surrey

Our client, residing in Ascot, is looking for a qualified live-in Governor to care for their 8-year-old boy.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Structuring routines
• Physical / social developmental and attending to educational needs
• Teach English in an interactive manner
• Teach reading and writing
• Play with the child
• Participate in sporting activities, go out for walks and exploring

We are searching for a candidate who is familiar with the British curriculum/teaching methods and has a teaching background in the UK to assist with improving the English and Mathematics skills of the boy. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and qualified educator with several years of relevant experience and a good understanding of child development – experience within a school and private family is necessary.

The ideal candidate will also be sporty and dynamic, with good creativity for indoor and outdoor child-friendly activities – the client is searching for a candidate who is happy to play tennis, football, go running and swimming with the boy, and in general just has a genuine love for children, with a caring and friendly personality. The role is to become like an older friend/brother to the boy – it is essential you are comfortable to fit into this family’s life and live among them.

Start Date: Mid October

Children: 1 Child – 8 year old boy.
Working Days: 5-6 days per week
Working Hours: in the region of 48 hours per week

Accommodation: Separate bedroom with private bathroom

Salary: £2,500 NET per month - will also receive salary during the absence of the family (all school holidays)