Tailored Governess Services for Discerning Families


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What is a GOverness?

A governess is a British nanny of the highest order whose specialism is educating children, focusing on their cognitive development and affirming cultural refinement.

Nanny’s Intuition understands an exceptional governess will not only be able to recognise the areas where a child is weak and need more attention,  they will draft a curriculum, implement and tailor the teaching method to the child preferred learning style.   

Subjects covered by an accomplished governess are plentiful, English Language, mathematics, languages, art, sciences, computer science, music, history and so much more.

The Governess is desired as a British nanny as their primary role is to ensure children are school ready, preparing children for the eleven plus and ensuring they are socially equipped for the world ahead.

Enhancing what the child is learning in a formal setting, is supplemented by cultural and environmental learning. Trips to the library, museums, zoos, historical sites and workshops offer the child an eclectic and holistic approach to the child learning. A governess will can also work alongside specialist tutors and between them will implement a development plan to further enhance a child learning.

Often our governesses are bilingual or multilingual, therefore are able to maintain family heritage and tradition.

Daily tasks include: encouraging children to be independent, meal prep, organising and scheduling extra curricular activities, playdates and ensuring the child is safe but having plenty of fun.


Governess Credentials

  • Minimum of 3 years childcare experience

  • Minimum level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent

  • Hold a DBS Enhanced Certificate

  • Paediatric first aid certified

  • Valid passport | Visa | to live and work in UK

  • Teaching qualification BA, BSc, Ma, Msc or higher


Governess Salary

Highly experienced and skilled British nanny childcare professional with a minimum 3 years experience. The salary commanded typically.

Gross monthly salary range £4,000 -  £6,000+

Gross yearly salary range £48,000 - £72,000+


FIND A Governess

Governesses are mostly found in districts of London where the demand for their services is high.

Mayfair, Hampstead, Richmond, Windsor, Belgravia, Hampton, Chiswick, Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Putney, East Sheen,  Notting Hill, Highgate, Muswell Hill, Primrose Hill, Crouch End, Islington, Hackney, Highbury, Marylebone, St Johns Wood, Barnet, Totteridge, Hadley Wood,  Blackheath, Weybridge,  Esher, Cobham, Elstree, St Albans.

Additional childcarer roles that you can hire to attend to your childcare needs are Accomplished nannies, Maternity Nurse, Part time nanny,

Rota Nanny, Bilingual Nanny, and Temporary nanny.

Explore Nanny’s Intuition refined approach on how to hire a nanny in London and our commitment to your investment in your child future.