Overview
Position : Live-in Nanny / Governess
Location : Doha, Qatar
Family Composition : Mother, 12-year-old daughter, and one small dog
Household : Fully staffed
Role Overview
An experienced, proactive, and nurturing Live-In Nanny / Governess is required to provide consistent care, structure, and educational support for a 12-year-old girl. The role will combine hands-on daily organisation with guidance for her academic, social, and personal development. The family is seeking someone warm, approachable, and able to build a close bond with the child, while also maintaining clear boundaries and authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Morning routine (5 : 45 / 6 : 00am start) : Wake the child, ensure she is ready, well-presented, has eaten breakfast, and is fully prepared for school (including lunch and school essentials)
- School drop-off at 7 : 20am and collection at 1 : 30pm
- Oversee after-school routines, homework, music practice, sports, and other extracurricular activities (tennis, piano, dance)
- Supervise and monitor use of devices and screen time
- Ensure bedtime routine, with the child typically in bed by 9 : 30pm
Organisation & preparation
Prepare and pack school bags, lunches, and uniforms the evening beforeMaintain the child’s wardrobe, ensuring clothes are well-kept and suitable for each occasionCoordinate and organise activities, playdates, and schedulesOversee packing and organisation for family travel, and accompany the family on trips when requiredHousehold support (child-related)
Ensure routines are smooth and consistent within a fully staffed household environmentCandidate Requirements
Proven experience working with pre-teens / teenagers as a Nanny, Governess, or in a similar educational / caregiving roleFluent English speaker preferred; additional languages are an advantageStrong organisational skills and the ability to maintain structure and consistencyWarm, engaging personality with the ability to form a close bond while maintaining authorityFlexible and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and plan aheadExperience in fully staffed households is preferredDriving licence is a bonus, though not essentialSchedule
Working days : Sunday to Thursday, plus one day of choice (Friday or Saturday)Start date : As soon as possiblePrivate bedroom and bathroom within the family villaPlease tick if you've previously uploaded a CV
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