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.

• 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

• 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