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Learn all there is to know about becoming a prestigious English governess. Secure distinguished, high-income clients by providing top-quality childcare services in the UK and abroad.
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Sign Up to Become a Distinguished London Governess
If you’re a teacher or nanny looking to advance to a governess role and work with high-profile clients in the UK and overseas, this course is for you. In this short, one-day course, we will teach you everything there is to know about becoming a certified governess, including responsibilities, client expectations, working with distinguished, high-income families, and traditional British governess etiquette. Moreover, London Governess clients are significantly more likely to show a preference for candidates who have completed our courses, so don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity.
What’s Included in Our Governess Course?
Our two-hour governess course teaches you everything you need to know about graduating to a governess role and working with distinguished. Topics covered in the course include the responsibilities of a governess, working with high-profile or influential families, salary expectations, cultural nuances, and more.
For more information on the topics covered, refer to the section below.
Topics Covered in Our Governess Course
- What is a governess?
- Boundaries at work and communicating with your employer.
- How to work in different locations, including private jets and yachts.
- How to work for high-profile or VIP families.
- Security, privacy, and confidentiality expectations.
- How to prepare children for education.
- How to work with different cultures.
- How to work with other household staff.
- Guidance on travelling with the family or children.
- How to maintain good manners and behaviour.
- Etiquette and cultural awareness guidance.
- What is proxy parenting?
- How to ace an interview.
- How to advise parents on additional support for children.
- In-depth information on qualification requirements.
- How to approach difficulties regarding development and behaviour.
- Governess salary expectations, working hours, holiday durations and free time.
About the London Governess
The London Governess is an esteemed agency specialising in governess and childcare services, based in Kensington, Central London. We take pride in our exceptional candidates, esteemed clientele, and thorough screening procedures, ensuring we maintain the highest security and quality standards.
Whether you are a prospective client seeking a refined English governess for your child or a candidate looking to collaborate with a trustworthy, distinguished childcare agency, The London Governess will meet your expectations and surpass them.
For further insights into The London Governess, kindly explore our About section, linked below.
Become a Certified London Governess
If you’re an experienced and dedicated nanny or teacher, we’d love to have you on board and help you obtain your official London Governess certification!