ZI335 - French-Speaking Nanny/Governess - London

British American Household Staffing Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private staffing agency in London seeks a bilingual French/English nanny or governess to support two school-aged children. This long-term position values a proactive, kind individual with teaching experience, emphasizing educational activities and structured routines. Flexible hours during term time and full-time in holidays. Ideal for someone passionate about child development.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Former teacher or highly experienced nanny.
• Kind, calm, firm, and emotionally intelligent.
• Strong time management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, including school runs and homework.
• Create fun, educational activities.
• Oversee children’s calendars and wardrobe.
• Promote reading and French language development.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Strong time management

Proactive and creative

Emotional intelligence

Education

Experience as a former teacher or highly experienced nanny

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ZI335 - French-Speaking Nanny/Governess - London, London

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Client:

British American Household Staffing Inc.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

A welcoming, private London-based family is seeking a kind, proactive, and experienced bilingual French/English governess or career nanny to support two school-aged children. This is a long-term role ideal for an ex-teacher with a structured, engaging, and caring approach. The term-time schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 4-9pm, Friday 2.30-9pm and alternate Saturdays, 9am-9pm. During school holidays the schedule will be 5 days per week, for 12hrs per day. Obviously, a little flexibility would be appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, including school runs (driver provided), homework, dinner, and bedtime
• Create fun, educational, and screen-free activities (especially during holidays)
• Help with school prep and maintain a calm, organised routine
• Oversee children’s calendars, wardrobe management, packing for trips
• Promote reading, writing, and French language development
• Plan playdates, parties, outings, and liaise with schools
• Travel with family and ensure all logistics are in order
• Maintain healthy habits, good table manners, and respectful behaviour

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and French
• Former teacher or highly experienced nanny
• Kind, calm, firm, and emotionally intelligent
• Strong time management and planning skills
• Discreet, professional, and team-oriented
• Proactive, creative, and genuinely enjoys working with children

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Overview

A welcoming, private London-based family is seeking a kind, proactive, and experienced bilingual French/English governess or career nanny to support two school-aged children. This is a long-term role ideal for an ex-teacher with a structured, engaging, and caring approach. The term-time schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 4-9pm, Friday 2.30-9pm and alternate Saturdays, 9am-9pm. During school holidays the schedule will be 5 days per week, for 12hrs per day. Obviously, a little flexibility would be appreciated.

Responsibilities

Support daily routines, including school runs (driver provided), homework, dinner, and bedtime

Create fun, educational, and screen-free activities (especially during holidays)

Help with school prep and maintain a calm, organised routine

Oversee children’s calendars, wardrobe management, packing for trips

Promote reading, writing, and French language development

Plan playdates, parties, outings, and liaise with schools

Travel with family and ensure all logistics are in order

Maintain healthy habits, good table manners, and respectful behaviour

Requirements

Bilingual in English and French

Former teacher or highly experienced nanny

Kind, calm, firm, and emotionally intelligent

Strong time management and planning skills

Discreet, professional, and team-oriented

Proactive, creative, and genuinely enjoys working with children

Options

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