The Role
Full-time English-speaking Governess/House Manager required in Paris for a B5 & B8, salary €1200 – €1500 per week, start ASAP.
A busy British/French family residing in the centre of Paris is seeking an English-speaking Governess/House Manager to manage their household and support their two young boys.
As a Governess, you will be responsible for the well-being of the children – meeting them from school, helping with school homework, and assisting with mealtimes and bedtime routines. You will be required to develop the children’s learning through games, structured play and excursions. Both children attend a bilingual school daily. You will be required to attend extracurricular activities and clubs and plan playdates and activities. Proxy parenting will be required when the parents travel for business.
As a House Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the family home and meeting the family’s needs; maintenance, managing budgets, security, scheduling tutors and grocery shopping. You will be required to assist the housekeeper with her duties and make sure the home is kept to a high standard.
The children speak English and French, and the family seeks a candidate who is able to further their vocabulary and develop their understanding, with a focus on pronunciation. Both boys are well-behaved, very active and inquisitive.
The ideal candidate will be a discreet, confident and enthusiastic House Manager/Governess, with previous experience working in busy households along with a great track record of working with young children.
The working schedule will be 5 days on and 2 days off (weekends off). The working hours will be from 12 pm – 7.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required during school holidays and overnight stays are required from time to time.
The family travels throughout the year and you will be required to travel with them from time to time.
This is a live-out position with a studio flat provided close by if required.
This position is only suitable to candidates holding a passport from an EU member.
Package:
Salary of €1200 – €1500
5/2 working schedule (weekends off)
Accommodation provided
4 weeks paid holiday
Requirements:
English-speaking House Manager/Governess
Qualified and experiences
Confident, discreet, energetic and friendly
EU passport
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