Role: Governess
Salary: £4,500-£5,500 per month
Location: Doha, Qatar
Working Schedule: 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week, with 2 weekdays off.
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
A lovely, warm and welcoming international family based in Doha is seeking an experienced and engaging Governess to support the development of their three-year-old son.
The family are kind, respectful and genuinely value the people who work with them, offering a positive and supportive household environment. They are looking for someone who will feel comfortable becoming part of their family team and who shares their enthusiasm for their son’s learning and development.
He is a bright, active and curious little boy with a good foundation in English. The family would love to find an exceptional early-years educator who can develop his language skills, encourage his natural curiosity and prepare him for nursery next year.
This is an educational role rather than a traditional nanny position. The ideal candidate will combine strong early-years expertise with a warm, playful and naturally energetic approach, making learning enjoyable through conversation, creative activities, reading, outdoor exploration and social interaction.
Candidate Requirements
- Excellent, fluent English with clear pronunciation and a neutral accent.
- Proven experience as a Governess or early-years educator.
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development and play-based learning.
- Experience developing children’s English language skills, including grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
- Warm, engaging, naturally energetic and proactive personality.
- Genuine enthusiasm for working with active young children.
- Confident supporting children’s social skills, emotional development and independence.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with parents and household staff.
- Flexibility to relocate to Doha and travel internationally with the family.
- An early-years qualification is highly desirable.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide an immersive English-speaking environment and develop the child’s communication skills.
- Plan engaging, age-appropriate educational activities and encourage curiosity and creativity.
- Prepare him for nursery by developing independence, concentration and positive learning habits.
- Arrange playdates and encourage friendships, kindness, cooperation and confidence.
- Balance active play, outdoor adventures, reading and structured learning.
- Monitor progress and provide regular feedback and professional guidance to the parents.
- Work collaboratively with the existing household team.
- Travel internationally with the family as required.
Benefits
- Salary of £4,500-£5,500 per month.
- Private bedroom and bathroom in separate accommodation
- Two weekdays off per week.
- International travel with the family.
- Opportunity to join a kind and welcoming family and make a meaningful contribution to their son’s education and development.