A welcoming international family based in Ascot, UK, are seeking an experienced, educated and engaging Governess to support the care, education and development of their energetic five-year-old daughter. This is a wonderful opportunity for a nurturing yet structured candidate who genuinely enjoys working with active, curious children and is passionate about creating enriching learning experiences.
The little girl currently attends Reception, and the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting her ongoing educational development through fun, imaginative and age-appropriate activities. The family would particularly welcome a candidate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), although this is preferred rather than essential. Someone who can confidently encourage her curiosity, support her learning outside the classroom and introduce creative and stimulating activities would be an excellent fit.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, positive and proactive, with a genuine enthusiasm for spending time with active children. Someone who enjoys organising outings, outdoor activities, educational experiences and engaging play will thrive in this position. The family would also appreciate a candidate who enjoys cooking and would be happy to prepare occasional healthy, nutritious meals for their daughter, although this is considered a bonus rather than a requirement.
The family environment is international and multicultural, with Turkish spoken at home. The household is fully staffed, so the successful candidate must be comfortable working alongside other household employees and maintaining a collaborative, professional and respectful approach.
The family also has two friendly Maltipoos, so candidates must be comfortable around dogs.
This is a position offering separate accommodation from the main family residence, allowing the Governess to enjoy her own private living space. The family will also provide the use of an automatic car.
Flexibility is particularly important for this role, as the family travels frequently throughout the year to various destinations across Europe, the USA, Australia and Asia. The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy travelling, be comfortable accompanying the family internationally and be adaptable to travel arrangements that may occasionally be made at short notice.
The working schedule is structured around five working days per week, with two days off during the week, as weekend cover is generally required. As the little girl attends school, weekday hours are considerably shorter, averaging approximately 4–5 hours per day, while weekends involve longer working days of approximately 8–10 hours.
The family are happy to offer one full weekend off per month, during which the working schedule would revert to Monday–Friday.
This arrangement would particularly suit a flexible candidate who appreciates having quieter working days during the school week while remaining available to support the family over weekends and during their travels.
Schedule:
• Five working days per week
• Two days off per week, generally during the week
• Weekdays: Approximately 4–5 hours per day
• Weekends: Approximately 8–10 hours per day
• One weekend off per month, with Monday–Friday working that week
• Flexibility required during international travel
Salary:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
• Separate accommodation provided
• Use of an automatic car
• Opportunity for extensive international travel
• One full weekend off per month
• Professional, fully staffed household
Ideal Candidate:
• Experienced Governess with a strong educational background
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred
• Energetic, engaging and enthusiastic about working with active children
• Confident supporting Reception-level learning and development
• Creative, nurturing and able to provide a balance of structure and fun
• Comfortable working within a fully staffed household
• Happy to travel internationally and flexible with short-notice arrangements
• Comfortable around dogs
• An interest in preparing healthy, nutritious meals would be advantageous
This is a lovely opportunity for a professional Governess seeking a rewarding position with a welcoming, internationally minded family in Ascot. The role would particularly suit someone who enjoys combining educational support with an active lifestyle, extensive travel and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a young child’s development.