Full-Time Nanny / Governess – London & Bahamas (Live-in / …

A private family is seeking an exceptional, experienced full-time nanny/governess (or similarly qualified childcare professional) to support the care and education of a 5-year-old child during a period of international relocation and transition. The position will be based in the UK during term-time, with holidays likely spent in the Bahamas. Accommodation can be provided in both the Bahamas and London.

• Provide warm and consistent care, supporting the child’s emotional wellbeing through a period of significant change
• Support structured early years education, with a focus on preparing for entry into the British curriculum (Key Stage 1)
• Establish and maintain a calm, predictable routine to promote security and development
• Accompany the family on international travel between the Bahamas and London, adapting seamlessly to changing schedules
• Provide homeschooling support, if appropriate, during time spent in the Bahamas (anticipated minimum of approximately 90 days per year in the initial phase)
• Act as a trusted and steady presence, fostering a secure and supportive environment
• Work in close partnership with the parent, contributing insight and judgement to support decisions around the child’s emotional and educational needs
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and flexibility at all times
• Ideally light household management support to assist with overall organisation and smooth running of the home
• Creative and healthy cook, able to encourage a healthy relationship with food

• Significant experience in a governess, career nanny, or educational role with young children
• Strong background in emotionally intelligent care and regulation
• Solid understanding of, or experience with, the British curriculum (Early Years / Key Stage 1)
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and adapt to a fluid schedule
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
• Confident, thoughtful communicator, able to contribute meaningfully to decisions regarding the child’s development and wellbeing
• Experience in private households with international travel
• Household management experience
• Full driving licence, preferably
• Able to spend majority of time in the Bahamas, with regular trips to the UK
• Home-schooling experience
• Very flexible approach – nothing is set in stone, yet, and there is likely to be very regular travel, some weekend work and extended periods spent away from the UK