DUTIES OF A GOVERNOR

• A Governor is a teacher and academic mentor to children in private households whereby they supplement or replace their school education.
• A Governor promotes intellectual, educational and social development.
• A Governor coordinates and provides leisure activities, extra curriculum and educational excursions.
• A Qualified British Governor will have a teaching background or have higher childcare education and a minimum of 3 years professional childcare or teaching experience.
• A Bilingual Governor teaches a second language (French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, etc).
• A Governor may also specialise and teach Music, Arts, Sports or Languages.
• A Governor is expected to teach etiquette and promote good manners and behaviour

WORKING HOURS OF A GOVERNOR

Each family will create a schedule and shift pattern unique to them. On average most governors work approximately 8 to 10 hours a day usually with 2 days off. Different working shift patterns such as one week on/one week off can sometimes be agreed. It is normally expected that a Governor will travel with the family.

SALARY OF A GOVERNOR

On average most governesses earn between £800 – £1300 per week dependent on age, experience and qualifications