Permanent, Live-in, Full-Time, Travel-Ready, English-Speaking Nanny- Governess in Mumbai, India 

Position: Live-in Nanny- governess
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Mumbai, India (with frequent international travel)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Schedule: Six days per week, full-time

Salary: 1,000 GBP net per week (neg)

The Household

A globally mobile private family and their local household in Mumbai are seeking an experienced live-in nanny-governess to assist with raising their 16-month-old son. The residence is fully staffed, creating an environment of calm organisation and cultural richness. The family greatly values discretion, emotional intelligence, and respectful integration into a refined home setting. Frequent international travel is part of this role, and the nanny will be responsible for maintaining structure and the child's well-being across different destinations.

The Role

The role focuses on the comprehensive care and development of a lively, inquisitive toddler. Working closely with mum, the nanny-governess will provide insight, warmth, and structure to the child’s daily routine, encouraging independence, language skills, and appropriate learning. A confident, emotionally aware professional who thrives in elegant, well-organised households will excel in this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, attentive care in a shared-care environment.
• Establish and uphold a well-organised, dependable daily routine
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the child’s environment.
• Support early development with reading, flashcards, and guided play.
• Assist the child in attending scheduled activities and social engagements.
• Foster early manners, organisational habits, and age-appropriate independence.
• Prepare nutritious meals for the child and supervise laundry and packing, especially during travel.
• Confidently manage logistics and adapt during international trips.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• At least five years of full-time experience in private, fully staffed homes.
• Formal childcare training or an early years qualification
• Proficient in spoken English and ideally fluent is a second language, with a polished personal presentation
• Demonstrated capacity to assimilate into refined households
• Calm, discreet, and emotionally resilient.
• Completely prepared for travel
• Seeking a long-term placement of at least two years

Preferred

• Proficiency in an additional language (e.g., Spanish, French, German)
• Experience or skills in music and early years enrichment programmes
• Proven ability to foster independence and confidence in toddlers.

If you are an experienced and committed nanny with a calm demeanour, verified travel experience, and a natural talent for organisation and confidentiality, this is an excellent opportunity. This role provides the chance to work in a supportive and harmonious environment where your contributions will be recognised and your expertise appreciated.