Expert Guides for Families & Candidates
Practical guides from the EED team — whether you’re a family looking to hire a governess or nanny, or a candidate looking to build a career in VIP households.
Hiring an English Governess: A Family’s Experience
Elena’s first-hand account of how hiring a British governess through EED transformed her son’s language development — from basic vocabulary at age 5 to full fluency in English and French by age 8. A candid, detailed look at what worked, what didn’t, and why immersion makes the difference.
Family Guides
How to Hire a Governess: A Family’s Step-by-Step Guide
Everything a family needs to know before hiring a governess — from defining requirements to interviewing, contracts and onboarding.
Governess vs Nanny: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
A clear comparison of the two roles — duties, qualifications, costs and how to decide which placement is right for your family.
What is a Governess? The Complete Guide for Modern Families
The modern governess explained — her role, qualifications, duties and how she differs from a nanny or private tutor.
How to Hire a Rota Nanny: What Families Need to Know
How rota nanny placements work, what to expect, and how to find the right candidate for a two-nanny rotation schedule.
How to Hire a Domestic Couple: The Complete Household Guide
What a domestic couple does, how to structure the role, salary expectations and how to find the right pairing for your property.
How to Staff a Private Household
From deciding which roles to hire first to working with a specialist agency — a complete guide for VIP families building a household team.
How to Hire a House Manager
What a house manager does, what to look for, the step-by-step hiring process and common mistakes to avoid.
Private Staff for a New London Residence
Building a household team from scratch in London — which roles to prioritise, how quickly EED can place, and what international families need to know.
Salary Guides
Governess & Nanny Salary Guide 2025
Current salary benchmarks for governesses, rota governesses, bilingual governesses and nannies — London and Dubai. Based on live EED placement data.
Household Staff Salary Guide 2025
Salary benchmarks for house managers, PAs, butlers, private chefs, chauffeurs and housekeepers — London and Dubai.
What Does a Domestic Couple Earn? Salary Guide 2025
Average domestic couple salaries in the UK and Dubai, what affects the rate, and how to benchmark fairly against the market.
Candidate Resources
Top 10 Tips for Your Childcare CV
Your CV is the first step towards your dream nanny or governess role.
Top 10 Tips for Your Childcare or Education Job Interview
Preparation is key. Our recruitment managers share what they look for in successful candidates.
Childcare CV: How to Write a Nanny or Governess CV That Gets Results
A deep-dive into CV structure, what VIP employers look for, photo guidance, references and covering letter tips.
Governess Jobs: Find Your Next Role with EED
How to register as a governess candidate with EED — the roles we place, what families look for, and how to apply.
VIP Nanny Jobs: Working for a High-Profile Family
NDA requirements, travel expectations, salary ranges and what makes a VIP nanny role different from a standard placement.
Governess Jobs in Dubai: What You Need to Know Before Applying
The Dubai governess market, visa requirements, salary expectations, life in Dubai and what families expect from candidates.
Latest Insights
In-depth articles on hiring, career development and life in private households — written by the EED team for families and candidates.
What is a Nanny Governess?
The hybrid role explained — what a nanny governess does, who it suits and how it differs from a standard governess placement.
How to Hire a Governess in London
Everything specific to the London market — what families expect, how the process works and how to get it right first time.
Live-In vs Live-Out Nanny: Which Is Right for Your Family?
A practical comparison of both arrangements — costs, logistics, what each looks like day-to-day and how to decide.
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