Governess / Head Nanny

Exclusive Household Staff; Doha; On-site; QAR 182,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile family in Doha seeks a Governess/Head Nanny to manage a team of Nannies caring for four children. The ideal candidate will have substantial childcare experience, speak French and English, and be adaptable to travel. Responsibilities include educational oversight, planning activities, and guiding the Nanny team effectively. Comfortable accommodation provided.

Benefits

Accommodation included

All food and bills included

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in childcare.
• At least 5 years of experience in similar roles.
• Checkable references and preferably a current DBS.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Nanny team and guiding them when needed.
• Planning educational activities and supporting with schoolwork.
• Helping children understand morals, values, and respect.

Skills

Child development

Supervision

Educational activity planning

Flexibility

Multicultural understanding

French language

English language

Arabic language

Education

Qualification in childcare

Job description

Our Clients, a high profile family in Doha, are currently searching for a Governess / Head Nanny to support a team of Nannies looking after four children aged 12, 10, 8, and 4 years old. Must be able to speak French and English, Arabic is desirable.

It is imperative the candidate has relevant experience gained working for private families and knowledge of child development.

The Client is looking for a candidate who has gained valuable prior experience, is professional and knows how to work with a client with multiple staff. There are four Nannies charged to the four children and the Head Nanny / Governess's role is to oversee and support them from an educational and development view whilst overseeing and supervising the current Nanny team.

The candidate must be willing to travel - the family tend to travel extensively, including to London, South of France and NY, therefore, the Head Nanny / Governess must be flexible for this.

Duties :

• Overseeing the Nanny team, supervising them and guiding them when needed
• Oversee the children's activies and schedules
• Plan educational activities, support with school work
• Support with their development - helping them understand morals, values and respect

Must :

• Have either a qualication in childcare or similar
• Have extensive experience in similar roles (at least 5 years)
• Have an understanding and experience of working with other staff from different cultures and backgrounds
• Checkable references, and desirablya current DBS (although a new one will be carried out)
• Must be able to speak French and English, Arabic is desirable.

Accommodation : Within the staffing quarters of their large residence. Own bedroom, bathroom and shared staffing areas. All food and bills included.