GBN454 – Governess, Live-out, Chigwell, Boy aged 14, ASAP, £90,000 gross per annum A family well recommended to the agency is seeking an educated and experienced governess for the care and education of their 14-year-old son. It is essential that the candidate has at least 3 years’ experience working with this age group and who holds a teaching qualification and is familiar with the National Curriculum for England and the British Independent Curriculum to support his studies. He has tutors in English, Maths and Science. However, you will need to hold good I.T skills to assist with school projects. A candidate who has a background in Drama or holds an additional language would be of interest to the family. A confident driver with a clean license is required to take the boy to and from school and to extra-curricular activities. This is a live-out role based in Chigwell. Therefore, you must have your own accommodation nearby or at furthest East London for commuting purposes. You can take the car home daily. The ideal candidate will be extremely organised, structures and have excellent communication skills. This is a fully staffed household whereby you will need to communicate with a range of household staff. Therefore, you must be a team player and a good role model to their son. The family has two dogs. Given that it is a fully staffed household, discretion is imperative. The family is seeking a candidate looking for a long-term role and who is available to start immediately/by early March at the latest for a handover with their current governess. The working days and hours during the school year Monday to Friday 3pm-9pm and Saturday 10am-5pm – School holidays Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. The salary on offer is £90,000 gross per annum. Apply now. The working day and expectations are as follows: School pick up Managing his school and social calendar, liaising with the school, teachers and parents Managing all appointments including medical, dental, barbers etc. Overseeing his homework, assisting where needed – keeping on top of all projects, workbooks etc. Weekly meetings with parents to update on child’s progress Responsible for all is educational needs Encouraging independence, teaching good manners while promoting intellectual, academic and social development To encourage and provide leisure activities, extra curriculum and educational excursions. Procurement and sourcing items required for school, sporting equipment and leisure activities. Expected to travel with the family once a year during the school holidays Menu planning and liaising with the chef to promote nutritious, well-balanced meals. Overseeing these meals from breakfast, lunch and dinner. Assistance with dinner cooking (when chef is off) Wardrobe management and packing for trips and holidays. – making sure sports bags are packed and replacing any items that are needed Requirements At least 3 years’ experience working with a similar age-group Enhanced DBS background check in date and on the update service First Aid certificate Recent and contactable references (minimum 3) Clean driving license Package £90,000 gross per annum Car provided 28 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (to be taken according to the family’s schedule except for special events) Food whilst at work