Simply Private Staff
Simply Private Staff
13/06/2026 Simply Private Staff
Governess-Governor
Governor - Sports & KS2/3, Europe plus travel, Start July.
Location: Portugal, Switzerland plus travel

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Neg - €70-75k plus sep apartment. (6-7k euros pm neg)

Governor - Portugal/Switzerland + International Travel | July 2026 Start. €6-7k + sep accomm.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Governor, Mentor and Educator to join a UHNW family based between Portugal and Switzerland, with regular international travel, including to USA.

This role would suit a sports enthusiast graduate who can combine strong KS2/KS3 academic support with a genuine passion for sport, (especially skiing, snowboarding and football), personal development and helping 3 boys aged 8-13 thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

You will be a positive role model, helping to develop confidence, independence, organisation, study habits and a lifelong love of learning. Alongside academic support, you will encourage an active lifestyle and participation in a variety of sporting activities as above.

The Role

• Academic support across KS2/KS3 subjects including English, maths, sports and core subjects
• Assist with homework, study skills and exam preparation.
• Encourage curiosity, confidence and independent thinking.
• Promote healthy routines and positive behaviours.
• Support sporting, outdoor and extracurricular activities.
• Travel with the family during holidays and throughout the year.
• Work closely with parents and household staff to ensure consistency.

Requirements

• Degree essential, Teaching qualification - PGCE, QTS or similar (not TEFL, TESOL) advantageous.
• Experience working with children of a similar age. Clear DBS.
• Strong knowledge of the British curriculum, plus classroom and private household experience.
• Passion for sport, wellbeing and personal development.
• Energetic, positive and engaging personality.
• 20-25 hours pw during term time, 45-50 hours in hols when working/travelling.
• Discreet, professional and highly organised.

Package

• July 2026 start (trial) in Portugal.
• Portugal, Switzerland and varied international travel.
• Long-term opportunity with a highly regarded family we have worked with for 20 years.
• Excellent salary package dependent on experience - approx €6-7k per month, plus separate accomm.

Interested in hearing more?

Please send your CV in confidence to discuss this unique opportunity, along with an email/intro highlighting all relevant info.
Source Agency
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Job reference Port_Switz_3
Region Europe (non UK)
Area Portugal
Location Portugal, Switzerland and travel
Start date 01/7/2026
Salary 6-7k euros net per month, plus sep accomm.
Hours 25 during term time, 45 during hols / travel
Qualifications required Graduate. PGCE/QTS preferred.
DBS checked Required
Required language English
Experience required yes
Driving license required No
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Either