End Date: Ongoing.
Description: A warm international family based in London is looking for an experienced and refined Russian-speaking Governess to care for and support the educational development of their 5-year-old daughter.
The father is Russian and the mother is English, and the family would love to find a candidate able to naturally maintain and develop the child’s Russian language skills while also supporting her academic and personal growth within the British school system.
This is a long-term position for a professional, cultured, and caring Governess who understands how to combine educational guidance with warmth, discretion, and excellent manners.
Main Responsibilities
- Supporting the child’s educational development and school progression
- Assisting with homework, reading, writing, and general learning activities
- Encouraging bilingual development, with a strong focus on the Russian language and culture
- Organising stimulating and age-appropriate educational activities
- Liaising with parents regarding school matters and developmental milestones
- Creating a structured yet positive and nurturing routine
- Accompanying the child to activities, cultural outings, and possibly family travel when required
- Encouraging good manners, independence, and confidence
Ideal Candidate
- Native Russian speaker with excellent English
- Previous experience as a Governess or in an educational role with children of similar age
- Strong understanding of child development and early school education
- Elegant, discreet, organised, and naturally caring
- Able to become a positive educational reference for the child as she grows
- Experience within international or private households is appreciated
- Teaching qualifications or educational background considered a plus
The family is looking for someone who can become a trusted and stable presence in their daughter’s life, accompanying her not only in her daily routine but also throughout her educational journey and personal development.
The nanny has to travel to Russia to visit the grandmother’s child.
Required: Proven experience in similar jobs.
Working hours: To be discussed
Accommodation: Live in.
Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience and profile