Bilingual Governess: Native-level English speaker who also speaks French | Full-time, Live-in role in Paris + International Travel
Ref: FG7030
Location: Paris, France
Contract: Full-Time | Live-In | 6 Days per Week (Up to 60 Hours)
Salary: From €2,000 per Week (€8,000+ per Month) + Paid Overtime During Travel
Holiday: 1 Month Paid Leave
Start Date: ASAP

ROLE OVERVIEW
A warm and welcoming private family based in central Paris is seeking a native-level English Governess (clear British accent preferred), who also speaks French, to support the educational and personal development of their bright 4-year-old daughter.

This is a premium live-in governess role in Paris with international travel, ideal for a highly experienced Early Years education professional who thrives in a private household environment and values long-term impact.

You will work collaboratively with household staff and act as a positive, polished extension of the family, delivering structured learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide immersive English language development (native-level fluency required)
Plan and implement structured Early Years educational programmes
Support homework and academic readiness
Foster curiosity, creativity, and social confidence through play-based learning
Track developmental milestones and proactively plan academic progression
Coordinate with parents and household staff to ensure consistency
Travel with the family internationally as required
Maintain high professional standards of presentation and discretion

REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual: Native-level English (clear British accent preferred) & French-speaking
Qualifications in Early Years, Education, or related field
PGCE or teaching background
Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Governess or Early Years Educator
Experience with 3–6-year-old developmental stages
Strong academic planning ability for Reception / KS1 level preparation
Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid certification
Enhanced DBS check (or equivalent background clearance)
Excellent, checkable references
Professional, well-presented, and discreet
Willingness to travel internationally

SCHEDULE & PACKAGE
6 days per week
Up to 60 hours per week (with daytime break)
Additional hours during travel compensated separately
Live-in accommodation provided in Paris
From €8,000 per month
One-month paid annual leave
Initial one-year contract (with potential extension)