Daily Nanny / Governess – Oxford
Tuesday–Saturday | £60,000–£70,000 Gross Per Annum DOE | ASAP Start
A professional family relocating to Oxford is seeking an experienced, educated and nurturing Daily Nanny/Governess to care for their two school-aged children.
This is a long-term position ideally suited to a candidate already based in Oxford or the surrounding area who is looking for a daily role combining high-quality childcare with educational support.
Previous teaching experience would be particularly welcomed, although the family will also consider experienced career Nannies/Governesses with a strong educational background and experience supporting school-aged children.

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday
Days Off: Sunday & Monday
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Extensive international travel during school holidays
Working Hours
Tuesday to Friday:
The working day will begin at approximately 6:30am. The Nanny/Governess will manage the children's morning routine and preparation for school, working until approximately 12:00pm.
There will then be a three-hour afternoon break, after which the candidate will return for school pick-ups, after-school activities, homework, dinner and the children's evening and bedtime routines.
Evening finish time 8pm
Saturday:
The children attend school on Saturdays, and the candidate will again have a three-hour break during the day. Saturday will have an earlier finish than Tuesday to Friday, with exact hours to be confirmed.
The Role

The successful candidate will take an active role in the children's day-to-day lives, providing a warm, structured and engaging environment while supporting both their educational and personal development.

The position requires someone who can confidently manage school routines, homework, extracurricular activities and the children's wider schedules while encouraging independence, confidence and curiosity.

The family travels extensively during school holidays and throughout the summer, so the successful candidate must be highly flexible and comfortable accompanying them internationally for extended periods.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing the children's daily routines and school schedules
- Supporting homework, additional learning and educational development
- Managing school runs and collections
- Organising extracurricular activities and appointments
- Planning stimulating, engaging and age-appropriate activities
- Supporting the children's confidence, independence and curiosity
- Managing after-school and evening routines
- Accompanying the family on international travel during school holidays
- Working collaboratively with the parents and wider household team
- Providing consistent, warm and nurturing care for both children

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

- Have strong previous experience caring for school-aged children
- Have a good educational background, with previous teaching experience highly desirable
- Be confident supporting homework and wider academic development
- Be organised, proactive and capable of managing busy school and activity schedules
- Have a calm, patient, nurturing and engaging approach
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be comfortable working within a fully staffed private household
- Be adaptable and able to work collaboratively with parents and other household staff
- Be discreet and professional, maintaining the family's privacy at all times
- Be flexible and willing to travel internationally for extended periods
- Be comfortable working in a household with pets

The Opportunity
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced Daily Nanny/Governess seeking an Oxford-based position with a professional family.
The role would particularly suit a candidate who enjoys combining hands-on childcare with educational support and who is looking to become a consistent and trusted presence in the children's lives.