Nanny / Governess

Marcilly Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Separate accommodation in London

Job summary

Marcilly Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Nanny / Governess to join a private household in Oxfordshire, caring for two children aged 8 and 9. The role rewards a strong educational background and a nurturing, structured approach to child development.

You will work Tuesday to Saturday from early morning through the afternoon, with extensive international travel during school holidays. Teaching experience in a school setting is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Experience supporting school-aged children and their educational development.
• Calm, patient, nurturing and engaging personality.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working within a fully staffed private household.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the children's educational development, homework and additional learning requirements
• Planning stimulating, engaging and age-appropriate activities
• Managing school routines, schedules and extracurricular activities
• Assisting with school pick-ups, after-school activities and bedtime routines
• Encouraging independence, confidence and curiosity
• Accompanying the family on international travel during school holidays
• Working collaboratively with the parents and wider household team
• Providing a consistent, nurturing and supportive environment for both children

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational support

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility for travel

Job description

Nanny / Governess – Oxfordshire

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 gross per annum (DOE)
Benefits: Separate accommodation in London provided with all bills and utilities covered
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday (Sunday and Monday off)
Travel: Extensive international travel
Start Date: ASAP, happy to wait a notice period

Marcilly Recruitment's client is seeking an experienced, educated and nurturing Nanny / Governess to join their fully staffed private household in Oxfordshire, caring for two children, aged 8 and 9.

This Nanny / Governess role is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a strong educational background who enjoys supporting children's development in a warm, structured and engaging family environment. Candidates with previous teaching experience who are looking to move into a private household role are particularly encouraged to apply.

Nanny / Governess Working Hours:

Tuesday to Saturday, from 6:30am until approximately 12:00pm, followed by a three-hour afternoon break. The Nanny / Governess then returns for school pick-ups, after-school activities and the children's evening and bedtime routines. Sunday and Monday are days off.

The family travels extensively during every school holiday and throughout the summer, so the successful Nanny / Governess must be highly flexible and comfortable accompanying the family internationally for extended periods.

Nanny / Governess Responsibilities:

• Supporting the children's educational development, homework and additional learning requirements
• Planning stimulating, engaging and age-appropriate activities
• Managing school routines, schedules and extracurricular activities
• Assisting with school pick-ups, after-school activities and bedtime routines
• Encouraging independence, confidence and curiosity
• Accompanying the family on international travel during school holidays
• Working collaboratively with the parents and wider household team
• Providing a consistent, nurturing and supportive environment for both children

Nanny / Governess Requirements:

• Previous teaching experience is highly desirable, ideally within a school environment
• Experience supporting school-aged children and their educational development
• A calm, patient, nurturing and engaging personality
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working within a fully staffed private household