Impeccable British Governesses for Hire in London and Abroad

Are you looking for a governess to introduce your children to British culture, values, and education? Hire an exemplary governess from our agency today.

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Welcome an Authentic Governess Into Your Home

Although you'll find governesses mentioned in classic British literature, they are still highly sought-after childcare providers in the current day and age. Hiring a governess is an ideal option for families looking to give their children a head start in their personal development, education, and have them raised in an authentically English manner. Ensure your child grows up to be a well-mannered, responsible individual by welcoming a traditional London governess into your home.

What is a Governess?

A governess is responsible for organising your child's daily activities while providing educational assistance and moral guidance. During her working hours, a governess is responsible for your child's daily routine, intellectual and social skills, emotional needs, and other agreed-upon individual requirements.

At London Governess, we only work with premier candidates with impeccable records, excellent qualifications, and a genuine passion for working with children of all ages. Our governesses are eager and ready to meet your child's needs while instilling core British values, such as kindness, good manners, confidence, and more.

Benefits

Proper Etiquette and Manners

Give your children an incredible opportunity to learn authentic English manners and etiquette from a native, setting them up for life.

Daily Routine Management

Ensure your child's daily routine is fully taken care of, including nursery duties, educational tasks, recreational activities, and adequate socialisation.

Educational Assistance

Whether your child requires homework assistance or desires to learn a second language or even a musical instrument, our nannies will get the job done.

Intellectual and Social Development

Entrust your children's communication and social skills to an experienced governess, ready and eager to interact with your little ones every day.

Moral Guidance

Be certain your children are on the right track to becoming well-rounded individuals with excellent morals and authentic English values.

Recreational Activities

Leave it up to our governesses to ensure that your little ones enjoy their childhood fully with an abundance of fun activities and social interactions.

About Our Governesses

At London Governess, we prioritise reliability, safety, and quality, meaning that all our candidates are responsible, qualified, and genuinely love working with children. We have a strict vetting process, including thorough DBS checks, qualification evaluations, skill assessments, reference checks, and more.

Hire the best governess for your child (or children) and ensure they have an incredible time learning, developing, playing, and interacting with their childcare provider. Our governesses are highly skilled in educating children, assisting them with their school work, teaching them proper manners and etiquette, and instilling core British attributes, such as courage, independence, and self-reliance, helping your children easily navigate the world.

Our childcare providers are passionate about working with children of all ages, communicating with parents, and reporting meaningful progress during the week. We offer live-in childcare providers, live-out services, and temporary governesses, depending on your individual requirements. Our governesses are discreet and pleasant to work with and are an excellent addition to any family home or private household.

Register to Meet Our Exceptional Governess Candidates Today

Register with us to hire an authentic governess and be certain that your children's social development, emotional needs, and education are in good hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What does a governess do?

A governess takes care of all the duties related to your child's educational development, communication skills, social skills, and daily activities while providing necessary guidance and tending to their emotional needs.

2What's the difference between a governess and a nanny?

While some nannies can undoubtedly take on the duties of a governess, nannies are usually hired to take care of household responsibilities and chores, including your children's hygiene, nutrition, cleaning up, and planning daily activities. A governess, on the other hand, is a fully-educated childcare provider who is able to follow school work and manage the proper education of her charges. Nonetheless, most of our nannies are qualified to assist your children with their educational requirements, including homework assistance or language learning.

3Do your governesses offer live-in or live-out services?

We offer a wide selection of candidates that provide both live-in and live-out services, depending on your individual requirements.

4What other childcare providers do you offer?

Along with governess hire options, The London Governess also provides nannies, maternity nurse services, tutors, teacher companions, and male nannies

5My child is not passionate about learning. Will a governess help?

Undoubtedly! Our governesses are trained and highly skilled in working with all children. Rest assured that your new childcare provider will be more than capable of taking an individual approach to your child, which will be beneficial on a daily basis and in the long run.

6I need a governess to accompany our family abroad. Is that possible?

Definitely, If you plan to relocate abroad or have a residency in another country, our governesses will be glad to accompany you and your family abroad and continue interacting with your children in an authentic British manner.

7Can I hire a temporary governess?

Certainly, whether you're looking for a temporary replacement while your family governess is on holiday or require a qualified childcare provider to accompany you for a short period, we've got you covered.

8What is the male equivalent of a governess?

The male equivalent of a governess is a governor. A governor is an excellent option for active little boys and girls and to act as healthy masculine role models for your children. If you're interested in hiring a professional governor, we have an excellent selection of male candidates at London Governess.

9How does a governess dress?

In the past, governesses tended to dress formally, especially in Victorian London. Uniforms included smart, long-sleeved dresses, sensible shoes, and even accessories like hats. However, times have changed, and governesses are no longer required to wear strict uniforms. At London Governess, we give all candidates freedom of choice regarding their clothes, as long as the clothing is appropriate.

Registration Form

Please complete this form and we will contact you to discuss your requirements. We will then provide a selection of top-quality candidates to choose from and discuss your preferred interview arrangements with you.

Our office is open Monday to Sunday (8.30 am-6.30 pm).