Location: Doha, Qatar
Salary: Please present salary expectations
Start Date: ASAP
Working Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, plus one additional day (Friday or Saturday)

Family Composition: Mother, early teens daughter, and one small dog
Household: Fully staffed

The Role

A professional, experienced, and nurturing Live-In Governess/Nanny is sought to support the structured care and holistic development of a bright young girl.

This role combines traditional Nanny responsibilities with a Governess-style focus on organisation, academic guidance, and social development. The successful candidate will provide consistency, structure, and positive mentorship, fostering independence while maintaining clear boundaries.

The family is looking for a warm, engaging individual who can build a close, trusting bond while confidently providing leadership and guidance appropriate for a pre-teen.

Key Responsibilities

Morning & School Routine

• Early start (approximately 5:45am–6:00am) to oversee the morning routine
• Ensure the child is prepared for school: dressed appropriately, well-presented, and has eaten breakfast
• School drop-off at 7:20am and collection at 1:30pm

Afternoon & Evening Routine

• Supervise homework and provide academic support
• Oversee music practice and extracurricular activities (tennis, piano, dance)
• Monitor and manage device usage and screen time
• Ensure a calm and consistent bedtime routine (typically 9:30pm)

Organisation & Development

• Prepare school bags, uniforms, and lunches in advance
• Maintain and organise the child’s wardrobe
• Coordinate schedules, activities, and playdates
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social skills
• Provide gentle mentoring appropriate to this age group

Travel & Household Integration

• Oversee packing and organisation for family travel
• Travel with the family when required
• Work harmoniously within a fully staffed household, ensuring smooth daily routines

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working with pre-teens or teenagers as a Nanny, Governess, or in a comparable educational role
• Fluent English speaker (additional languages advantageous)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to create structure and consistency
• Warm, approachable, and emotionally intelligent
• Confident in setting boundaries while maintaining a nurturing approach
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and able to anticipate needs
• Experience in fully staffed private households preferred
• Driving licence advantageous but not essential

Accommodation & Benefits

• Private bedroom and bathroom within the family villa
• All meals provided