✦ Roles Never Publicly Advertised
✦ UHNW Families
✦ London & International
✦ Discreet Representation

EED places exceptional governesses and rota governesses with UHNW families across London, Dubai and internationally. If you are an experienced governess — or a qualified teacher considering a move into private household education — we would be delighted to hear from you.

We maintain a small, carefully curated pool of governess candidates. Many of the roles we fill are never publicly advertised — families come to us specifically because they trust our judgement, our discretion and the high calibre of candidates we represent.

Governess Roles We Place

Full-Time Live-In Governess

Sole charge or working alongside household staff in a London or international primary residence. The core EED placement — typically £45,000–£75,000 gross p.a.

Rota Governess

Working in rotation with a second governess for families requiring uninterrupted educational cover across multiple residences or international travel — typically £55,000–£100,000+ gross p.a.

Bilingual Governess

Delivering education in two languages — French, Mandarin, Spanish and Arabic most commonly requested. Language premiums apply to all bilingual placements.

Homeschooling Governess

Taking primary responsibility for a child’s full educational programme within the private household — typically £55,000–£90,000+ gross p.a. QTS or equivalent required.

Nanny Governess

Combining care and education for younger children (aged 3–10) — dual-qualified candidates with both childcare and strong educational backgrounds.

Travelling Governess

Accompanying families on extended international travel — maintaining educational continuity across multiple locations, time zones and school holiday periods.

What We Look For

  • Excellent academic credentials and a genuine love of teaching
  • Experience preparing children for competitive school entry — 7+, 11+, 13+, Common Entrance
  • Fluency in a second language — particularly French, Mandarin, Spanish or Arabic
  • Flexibility to travel internationally and work across multiple residences
  • Impeccable references from previous private household or high-profile employers
  • Absolute professionalism and discretion at all times

Register your interest with EED

Send us your CV and a brief note about the type of role you are seeking. We represent candidates discreetly — your details are never shared without your permission.

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Governess Salary Guide

Full salary benchmarks for all governess role types — live-in vs live-out, London vs international, rota arrangements and bilingual premiums.

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VIP Nanny Jobs

Looking for a nanny role rather than a governess position? View current VIP nanny vacancies and register your interest with the EED candidate team.

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