Overview
- Tutors International confirms the London-based vacancy is genuine and reports 141 applications, with reference checks planned for about 10% of candidates before interviews next week.
- The family seeks a full-time tutor for their one-year-old son to immerse him in British culture with the stated goal of helping him become an “English gentleman” and later compete for Eton, Harrow, St Paul’s or Westminster.
- The advert specifies RP accent, elite British schooling, familiarity with Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, knowledge of classical music, and understanding of sports such as cricket, tennis, rugby, polo and rowing.
- Working terms include roughly 10am–3pm hours at the outset on mainly weekdays, an initial one-year contract, and an intent to retain the tutor for many years with a target start date in mid-November.
- Coverage has gone viral and drawn criticism on parenting forums like Mumsnet, while agency head Adam Caller defends the brief as a common request among ultra-wealthy clients.