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A lovely family based in Dubai is seeking an experienced, caring, and professional nanny/governess to support the care, education, and development of their 4-year-old daughter who speaks English and Russian.

Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: AED 20,000–30,000 per month depending on experience
Schedule: 6 days per week
Accommodation: Live-in or live-out

Working hours

• Monday–Friday: 7:00am–8:00am and 1:30pm–7:00pm

• Saturday: 9:00am–8:00pm

• The little girl attends school from 8:00am to 1:30pm on weekdays.

Key responsibilities

• Providing attentive, nurturing, and professional childcare.

• Supporting the little girl's learning, education, and development.

• Organising engaging and age-appropriate after-school activities.

• Managing school drop-offs and pick-ups alongside the family driver.

• Creating a stimulating environment that encourages learning and independence.

• Establishing a positive daily routine.

Ideal candidate

• Previous experience as a nanny/governess.

• Fluent in English; Russian language skills would be an advantage.

• A teaching or educational background is preferred.

• British or European candidates preferred.

• Warm, organised, reliable, and passionate about children's education.

• Able to work flexibly and commit to a six-day working week.

Send your CV to info@nannygoverness.co.uk

A lovely Emirati family visiting London is seeking an experienced, caring, and professional nanny to look after their two children, aged 1 and 6 years old.

Location: Mayfair, London
Dates: 28 November – 5 December 2026
Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm (12 hours per day)
Pay: £25 per hour
Children: 2 children, aged 1 and 6 years

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing attentive care for both children.

• Organising age-appropriate activities and play.

• Preparing meals and snacks for the children.

• Managing all nursery duties.

• Ensuring the children's safety, comfort, and well-being.

Send your CV to info@nannygoverness.co.uk.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, proactive, and discreet Personal Assistant to support a successful businessman in Miami.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day personal tasks, running errands, maintaining household organisation, and ensuring that daily activities run smoothly and efficiently. This role requires someone who is resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable working as part of a team, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.

Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Salary: $120,000–$200,000 USD per annum, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Working Arrangement: Full-time, in-person
Position Type: Long-term

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily personal tasks and run errands as required.

• Organise and maintain the home, ensuring everything is kept in order.

• Monitor and manage household inventory, keeping track of supplies and replenishing items when necessary.

• Coordinate with chauffeurs, couriers, and delivery personnel for incoming deliveries.

• Liaise with vendors and service providers, ensuring smooth and efficient coordination.

• Research and source items, household supplies, personal purchases, and gifts as required.

• Assist with shopping, purchasing, and other ad hoc personal requests.

• Manage competing priorities and ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Handle all personal matters with the utmost discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Lifestyle Assistant, or in a similar role is preferred.

• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and time-management abilities.

• A proactive and resourceful approach, with the ability to work independently and anticipate requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to manage multiple tasks while adapting to changing priorities.

• A high level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.

• A flexible, hands-on approach and a willingness to assist wherever needed.

• Legal right to work in the US.

Send CV to info@nannygoverness.co.uk

A lovely family relocating to Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Nanny-Housekeeper to join their household and assist with childcare, cooking and housekeeping.

The family also employs a Governess, who will be responsible for the 2-year-old child's education and developmental programme. The Nanny-Housekeeper will work alongside the Governess, taking care of the child's day-to-day practical needs and routine.

The Role

• Position: Nanny-Housekeeper

• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Child: 2 years old

• Schedule: 12 hours per day, 6 days per week

• Start: ASAP

• Accommodation: Live-in or out

Responsibilities

Childcare

• Take responsibility for the child's day-to-day care and routine

• Bathing and dressing the child

• Nappy changes

• Supporting the child's daily schedule and routines

• Working collaboratively with the Governess to ensure a smooth and consistent routine

Cooking

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for the family

• Prepare meals and food suitable for the toddler

• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen

Housekeeping

• General cleaning and upkeep of the family home

• Laundry and ironing

• Keeping the child's areas and belongings organised

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the household

Ideal Candidate

The family is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in both childcare and housekeeping

• Confident caring for a 2-year-old

• A competent and reliable cook

• Warm, nurturing and patient

• Highly organised and able to manage a busy household

• Flexible and happy to work alongside a Governess

• Professional, discreet and respectful of family privacy

Send your CV to: info@nannygoverness.co.uk

A lovely family in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Governess with an Early Years focus for their 2-year-old daughter.

She is highly verbal, curious and advanced for her age. Her paediatrician has assessed her verbal skills at approximately a 3–4-year-old level. She enjoys books and memorising stories.

She has a calm temperament, no special needs, and thrives on conversation, exploration and intellectual stimulation.

She will attend nursery a couple of times per week, providing opportunities for social interaction while allowing the majority of her time to be focused on individualised learning and development. The family is keen to maintain her progress and does not want a full-time nursery schedule to limit the pace or level of stimulation she receives.

A nanny-housekeeper is employed by the family to manage the child's day-to-day care, cooking and household duties, so the Governess can focus exclusively on the child's educational and developmental needs.

• Start: ASAP

• Schedule: 5–6 days per week, 9–10 hours per day

• Accommodation: Live-in or live-out

Requirements

• CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent EYFS Level 3 qualification or above

• Experience working with children aged 2–3 years

• Experience with gifted or advanced toddlers is preferred

• Strong understanding of Early Years development and EYFS

• Excellent spoken English and communication skills

• Patient, warm and engaging personality

• Comfortable working with a highly verbal child who asks frequent questions

• Confident using dialogic reading, language extension and play-based learning

• Able to provide stimulating, screen-free learning experiences without relying on technology

Responsibilities

The Governess will have a dedicated focus on the child's education, development and intellectual stimulation, including:

• Supporting the child's early reading and literacy development

• Developing her vocabulary, communication and comprehension through conversation, books and storytelling

• Using dialogic reading and language-extension techniques

• Planning engaging, age-appropriate, play-based learning activities

• Providing appropriate challenges to support her advanced abilities and natural curiosity

• Encouraging early numeracy, problem-solving, memory, creativity and general knowledge

• Following the child's interests while continually extending her learning

• Taking her to suitable educational, cultural, sporting and recreational activities, such as swimming, ballet and other classes

• Organising stimulating outings and experiences outside the home

• Supporting social and emotional development through age-appropriate activities and interaction

• Working closely with the parents to establish and maintain an appropriate educational programme

• Observing and documenting progress and adapting activities according to her developing abilities

The Governess will not be responsible for cooking, housekeeping or the child's routine day-to-day care, as these responsibilities are covered by the family's nanny-housekeeper.

Send your CV to: info@nannygoverness.co.uk

A lovely Norwegian family based in Bærum, Norway, is looking for an experienced and caring nanny to join their family.

The family currently has a 1-year-old son, with a new baby due in February 2027. They already have two nannies who support the family and are now looking for an additional nanny to become part of their childcare team.

The Position

• Location: Bærum, Norway

• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day

• Accommodation: Live-in or live-out

• Travel: The family travels frequently, particularly to Spain

• The family expects to spend the majority of their time in Norway

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

• A Norwegian nanny, or someone with the legal right to work in Norway

• Experienced working with babies and young children

• Warm, caring, reliable and professional

• Comfortable working as part of a team alongside other nannies

• Flexible and happy to travel with the family when required

• Ideally experienced in international/private household environments

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a friendly family and work as part of an established childcare team.

Please send your CV to: info@nannygoverness.co.uk

A warm, international American-German family is seeking an experienced, professional, and long-term nanny to join their family in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

This is a live-out position, so applicants must already live in or very close to the Punta del Este, La Barra, or Manantiales area and be familiar with the local community.

About the Family

The family has a son who will be approximately 2.5 years old when the position begins and are expecting their second child in March 2027.

They divide their time internationally, spending winters in Uruguay and summers in London, and are looking for someone who will become a trusted, long-term member of their family.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced caring for both toddlers and newborns.

• Loving, patient, energetic, and genuinely enjoys engaging with children through play, outdoor activities, reading, and creative learning.

• Comfortable supporting a growing family as they welcome their second baby.

• Reliable, proactive, organised, and able to anticipate the children's needs.

• Respectful of family routines while confident working independently.

• A confident swimmer.

• Cooking skills are a bonus.

Requirements

• Must currently live in or very close to the Punta del Este area.

• Native Spanish speaker required.

• Some English preferred, although fluency is not essential.

• Valid driver's licence and confidence driving children safely.

• Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally, as occasional travel with the family may be required.

• Familiarity with Punta del Este and local activities for young children.

• A Uruguayan passport or legal right to work in Uruguay is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing attentive, nurturing childcare.

• Planning age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.

• Taking the toddler to and from school, outings, parks, playgrounds, and appointments.

• Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children.

• Maintaining children's routines, including naps and bedtime support when required.

• Supporting the family through the transition to life with a newborn while ensuring the toddler continues to receive individual attention.

Children's Household Duties

• Children's laundry.

• Keeping children's bedrooms, play areas, and belongings organised.

• Tidying the kitchen after preparing children's meals.

• Washing bottles, cups, and children's dishes.

• Organising toys, books, and children's supplies.

• Assisting with meal preparation related to the children.

We Value

A calm, positive, and nurturing personality, together with strong communication, professionalism, discretion, trustworthiness, and flexibility. Above all, the family is looking for someone interested in building a genuine, long-term relationship with them.

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8am until 5pm with flexibility to do some evenings on the weekends. 

Start Date: Beginning to mid-January 2027

Send CV to: info@nannygoverness.co.uk

Nanny & Governess is seeking a full-time live-out nanny-housekeeper for a family in Oberanven, Luxembourg.

The family is an international family living in Oberanven (commune of Niederanven), Luxembourg. They have a two-year-old daughter and are expecting their second child, a son, in January 2027.  Their daughter starts at the local crèche in November 2026. 

The Role

• Type: Full-time live-out nanny-housekeeper, employed directly by the family under a Luxembourg employment contract. The family handles CCSS registration and social contributions.

• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a consistent daytime schedule agreed together (e.g. 9:00–18:00 with a one-hour break)

• Split: Roughly half childcare and half housekeeping. The balance will shift day to day with the children's needs, but it evens out across the week.

• Start: As soon as the right candidate is available

Responsibilities: Childcare (approx. 20 hours/week)

• Attentive, developmentally informed care, including play, routines, outdoor time and age-appropriate learning activities

• Crèche drop-offs and pick-ups, and care for their daughter before and after crèche and on non-crèche days

• From 2027, day-to-day care of their newborn son alongside the family, including feeds, naps, bathing and settling

• Keeping nap, meal and daily rhythms consistent with the family's approach at home

• Preparing simple, age-appropriate meals and snacks

• Supporting language exposure through everyday interaction (French, Luxembourgish or German alongside English is a strong plus)

• Regular, open communication with the family about how the day went and how the children are developing

Responsibilities: Housekeeping (approx. 20 hours/week)

• General cleaning and upkeep of the home, including kitchen, bathrooms, floors and surfaces

• Family laundry, ironing and changing bed linen

• Tidying and organising living spaces, children's rooms and play areas

• Grocery and household shopping, and keeping supplies stocked

• Simple meal preparation for the family where it fits the day

• Being at home for deliveries, tradespeople and appointments when needed

Who the Family is Looking For

Experience and qualifications

• Professional experience with infants and toddlers (0–5 years), from prior nanny roles rather than babysitting alone

• Experience in housekeeping or a combined nanny-housekeeper role

• Formal training in early childhood development, pedagogy or an equivalent qualification (required)

• Experience with international or multilingual families is a strong plus

Personality and approach

• Patient, observant and emotionally attuned to young children's cues

• Playful yet structured, fostering routine, security and developmental play in equal measure

• Organised, thorough and self-directed around the home, able to see what needs doing

• A strong, proactive communicator with parents

• Aligned with the family's priorities: safety, consistent rhythms, and healthy sleep and nutrition

• Non-smoker, with responsible hygiene and illness protocols

Languages

• Fluent English essential

• French, Luxembourgish or German a strong advantage

What the Family Offers

• €20 per hour gross, paid as a fixed monthly salary.

• A properly structured Luxembourg employment contract with full social security registration

• A warm, respectful working relationship with clear expectations and open communication

• A predictable, stable full-time schedule

Please send CV to info@nannygoverness.co.uk

A member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family is seeking an experienced and highly professional female British Tutor to provide English language tutoring for herself and her 16-year-old daughter.

This is a VVIP private household role requiring absolute discretion, flexibility, and a native-level command of English (ideally Received Pronunciation / “Queen’s English”).

The position will commence as soon as possible and will involve accompanying the family on international travel, including the USA. The role is initially offered on a temporary 3–6 month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Principal Requirements

The principal has a basic level of English. The focus will be on:

• Improving spoken English through regular conversational practice

• Building fluency, confidence, and natural communication skills

• Daily immersive English interaction

The tutor will work closely one-to-one with the principal to provide consistent, structured speaking practice in a supportive environment.

When the principal is unavailable, the tutor will support her 16-year-old daughter, who:

• Is fluent in English

• Requires refinement of advanced communication and academic English

• Will benefit from continued full English immersion

Role Structure

• Approximately 8 hours per day, 6 days per week

• Live-in role 

Accommodation & Benefits

• Private accommodation provided

• All meals included

• Transport provided

• Salary: 20,000 AED per month

Candidate Requirements

• Native British English speaker (ideally RP / Queen’s English accent)

• Female candidate only

• Qualified teacher, EFL/ESL teacher, or highly experienced private tutor

• Experience with VIP/UHNW households preferred

• Confident in travel and live-in arrangements

• Discreet, professional, and adaptable

• Ideally already based in the UAE

Start Date

ASAP

Send CV to: info@nannygoverness.co.uk

Nanny & Governess is seeking a Russian-speaking nanny for a prominent family based in Bayswater. The role involves caring for their bright and engaging 5-year-old bilingual daughter.

The family maintains homes in London, the surrounding London suburbs, and Italy, and travels internationally throughout the year. The successful candidate should therefore be comfortable travelling with the family and able to do so frequently and sometimes at short notice.

Schedule:

When the family is in London, the role will typically be five days per week, starting in the early afternoon and continuing until the evening. Most weekends will be free, although occasional weekend availability will be appreciated. During family travel, the nanny will be expected to work on a full-time schedule (10-12hs a day) and provide flexible support.

Accommodation:

The family’s preference is for a live-out nanny; however, a private room is available should the nanny need to stay overnight occasionally. Accommodation when travelling will be provided.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be warm, organized, energetic, and experienced in caring for young children in private households. A nurturing approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to support a bilingual environment are essential. The nanny should also be happy to prepare healthy, nutritious meals for the child.

The family hopes to find a dedicated professional who is looking for a long-term position.

Start Date: ASAP

To apply, please send your CV to info@nannygoverness.co.uk