French-Speaking Nanny / Governess (Live-Out)
Location: Holland Park, London
Start Date: May 2026
Schedule: 5 days per week (approx. 50 hours)
Salary: Circa £65,000 gross per annum (dependent on experience)
Accommodation: Live-out
Travel: Yes – occasional international travel (additionally compensated)
Children: Twin boys, 17 months
Job Reference: EHS #9104

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced, French-speaking Day Nanny / Governess to join a high-net-worth family based in Holland Park, London. This is a live-out position, working in collaboration with an established rota nanny to provide consistent, high-quality care and developmental support for twin boys aged 17 months.

The role will have a strong focus on early years education, with an emphasis on creating a nurturing, stimulating and structured environment that supports the children’s cognitive, linguistic and physical development.

This position would suit a proactive, engaging and developmentally focused candidate, ideally with a background in Montessori education, nursery settings, or similar early years environments.

Key Responsibilities
Supporting the daily care and development of twin toddlers alongside the rota nanny
Planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate educational activities
Creating a stimulating environment that encourages learning through play
Supporting key developmental milestones, including language acquisition, motor skills and social development
Establishing and maintaining structured daily routines
Incorporating a Montessori-inspired approach where appropriate
Promoting French language development through immersion in daily activities
Working collaboratively with the rota nanny and wider household team
Maintaining clear communication with parents regarding progress and development
Providing occasional flexibility to cover rota nanny absence if required
Accompanying the family on occasional travel
Candidate Requirements
Native or fluent French speaker
Currently based in London with the right to work in the UK
Strong early years experience (ideally from 12–18 months onwards)
Background in Montessori, nursery, or early childhood education highly desirable
Experience working in private households preferred
Confident supporting the development of multiple children (twin experience advantageous)
Proactive, organised and highly engaging approach
Flexible and team-oriented mindset
Up-to-date First Aid certification and DBS
Excellent references and a proven track record of longevity in previous roles
Additional Notes
Candidates should ideally be located within a 45–50 minute commute of Holland Park
Flexibility is required for occasional additional cover and travel (compensated accordingly)