Governess CV example
A Governess CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- British
- Date of birth
- 27 November 1991
- Available
- 2 weeks notice
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native), French (basic)
Profile
6 years on yachts from 44m to 62m, private and charter, now working as Governess. Strong in curriculum planning and delivery, child safeguarding and second language tuition. Looking for a permanent or rotational position on a 62m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Curriculum planning and delivery
- Child safeguarding
- Second language tuition
- Discretion with UHNW families
- One-to-one teaching
- Curriculum planning
- IGCSE and A level prep
- Early years childcare
- Paediatric first aid
- Water safety awareness
Skills and education
Liaising with schools, Water safety supervision, Adapting lessons to travel. Professional diploma in my specialism.
Interests
Paddleboarding, hiking, baking
References
Captain of the 62m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Governess guide
Families hire for trust and credentials. Most successful candidates hold a teaching qualification such as a PGCE with QTS, or a Norland diploma with years of private household work. Languages count for a lot: French, Mandarin, Russian or Arabic open doors. Discretion matters more than anything. You will see the family's private life closely, and agencies check references thoroughly, usually two or three long-term placements with high-net-worth families.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical
- Paediatric First Aid
- Enhanced background check (DBS or equivalent)
Gets you hired
- PGCE with QTS or equivalent teaching licence
- Norland diploma or Level 3 childcare qualification
- PADI Open Water or swim safety award
- Second language teaching certificate
- Food Hygiene Level 2
QuestionsSee what a Governess earns
What tickets should a Governess CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical, Paediatric First Aid and Enhanced background check (DBS) first, each with the date it was issued. Then add PGCE with QTS teaching licence and Norland diploma or Level 3 childcare qualification if you hold them.
How long should a Governess CV be?
Two pages at most. Give your last three jobs in detail and one line each to older ones.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.