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 before
• Maintain the child’s wardrobe, ensuring clothes are well-kept and suitable for each occasion
• Coordinate and organise activities, playdates, and schedules
• Oversee packing and organisation for family travel, and accompany the family on trips when required

Household support (child-related)

• Ensure routines are smooth and consistent within a fully staffed household environment

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience working with pre-teens/teenagers as a Nanny, Governess, or in a similar educational/caregiving role
• Fluent English speaker preferred; additional languages are an advantage
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain structure and consistency
• Warm, engaging personality with the ability to form a close bond while maintaining authority
• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and plan ahead
• Experience in fully staffed households is preferred
• Driving licence is a bonus, though not essential

Schedule:

• Working days: Sunday to Thursday, plus one day of choice (Friday or Saturday)
• Start date: As soon as possible

Accommodation & Benefits:

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

Salary:

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