Governess-Governor
Candidates based in or near Monaco / the French Riviera will be prioritised. Candidates living further away may be considered depending on commuting arrangements.
Location: Monaco
Schedule: Approximately 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm daily, with flexibility for evenings and occasional overnight stays as well as flexibility to travel with the family on holidays.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: €4,000+ per month depending on experience
A private international family based on the French Riviera is seeking a warm, mature, and emotionally intelligent Teen Companion / Educational Support professional to provide a supportive presence for their two daughters, aged 14 and 15.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a thoughtful and attentive individual who enjoys working with adolescents and understands the importance of creating a calm, structured, and reassuring environment during the teenage years.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the family’s daily routine by providing a steady and supportive presence after school, offering conversation, guidance, and practical support while ensuring the girls’ well-being and comfort within the family home.
This position is best suited to someone naturally caring, discreet, and emotionally aware, who can build trust with teenagers while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professionalism within a private household environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing a daily after-school presence for the two teenagers within the family residence
• Ensuring the girls’ well-being, comfort, and safety during the afternoon and evening hours
• Building a natural and respectful relationship based on trust, open communication, and mutual respect
• Offering guidance, conversation, and general support with daily routines and responsibilities
• Helping maintain a calm, structured, and positive atmosphere within the home
• Supporting the teenagers in organising their schedules, school responsibilities, and personal routines when appropriate
• Being present in the home when the parents are travelling or attending evening engagements
• Occasionally remaining overnight in the residence when required to ensure supervision and continuity of care
Ideal Candidate
• Fluent in French and English
• Previous experience working with teenagers or adolescents within private households or similar environments
• Warm, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent, with a natural ability to connect with young people
• Mature, reliable, and capable of providing calm guidance when needed
• Highly discreet and respectful of privacy within a private family setting
• Well organised and comfortable maintaining structure and routine
• Professional, well-presented, and confident interacting within an international household
Requirements
• Excellent recent and contactable references
• Previous experience working with young people or families in private household environments
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule depending on family commitments
• Willingness to occasionally remain overnight when parents are travelling or attending evening engagements
• Candidates already based in Monaco or the French Riviera are preferred
On Offer
• €4,000+ per month depending on experience
• A stable long-term opportunity within a respectful and discreet international family environment
• The chance to build a meaningful and supportive relationship with two bright teenagers during an important stage of development
• A well-structured and welcoming private household environment
Application
If you meet the requirements, please submit your CV together with recent references demonstrating relevant experience working with families or young people in similar roles to jobs@squadplacements.com quoting reference TCM01 in the subject line.
Start date As soon as possible
Salary Not specified
Hours Not specified
Qualifications required Not specified
DBS checked Required
Required language French
Experience required 3+ years
Driving license required No
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live out