Governess
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Build Recruitment are working with an Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) client to make the key appointment of Senior Governess: Essex £95k - £105k + benefits.
Our client, an Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) family based in Essex is looking for a professional and educational-focused Governess for their teenage son.
It is expected that the Governess will have a full and clean UK Driving Licence, a vehicle is available for all duties, such as school drop-offs, collections, tutor lessons, and additional activities/hobbies. The family is looking for a Governess who is proactive in organising activities, supporting the teenager with his learning (Additional tutors also hired), managing his busy schedule requirements and liaising with parent groups, school advisors, teachers and tutors regarding objectives, progress, and development.
It is also expected that the Governess would have a Teaching Qualification and strong knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and the British Independent Curriculum and be degree educated.
General duties:
- Ensuring that the child is up, dressed, and ready with the correct items for school.
- School drop-offs and pick-ups.
- Dairy management, keeping on top of events and extra curriculum.
- Management of workbooks, projects, and all items for school.
- Online video meetings with schoolteachers, educational advisors, charities/other parties as he is involved in many events such as public speaking and developing debating.
- Encouraging social skills, manners, etiquette, and a healthy lifestyle.
- Sourcing tutors to elevate his learning to support exams and having in-depth knowledge to tutor the child individually.
Additional duties:
- Menu planning and liaising with the chef to promote nutritious, well-balanced meals. Overseeing these meals from breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- The Governess would be expected to travel with the family during school holidays (no more than eight weeks a year).
About the Governess:
- You will be fluent in English - a bonus if an additional language is spoken.
- A Teaching Qualification and a proficient knowledge of the curriculum are essential with a proven track record of teaching experience.
- You will be engaging and loving and enjoy encouraging a young man to flourish.
- A DBS check is required at the offer stage & and a current First Aid Certificate.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience as a Senior Governess, supporting an UHNW and high-profile family.
For a more detailed specification, or to apply, please contact Marcus May on 07951 786 236
Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
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