House Governance
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive House Governess to manage and coordinate all child-related affairs for a private family in Ikoyi, Lagos. The successful candidate will oversee the children’s schedules, education, health, activities, records and personal organisation, while working closely with nannies and other househol
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Manage the children’s daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
- Coordinate school activities, extracurriculars, tuition and holiday programmes.
- Monitor homework, assignments and examination preparation.
- Maintain organised school, medical and personal records.
- Schedule medical, dental and specialist appointments.
- Monitor children’s clothing, school supplies, books, toiletries and other essentials.
- Coordinate with the chef regarding meals, nutrition and snacks.
- Liaise with schools, tutors and activity providers.
- Maintain family calendars and communicate schedules to relevant household staff.
- Work closely with the Domestic Manager and nannies to ensure consistent routines.
- Organise birthdays, gifts, holidays and other special occasions.
- Support the children’s development, structure and positive routines.
- Communicate with the children in French where applicable.
- Assist with household inventory and grocery monitoring when required.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Principal.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a House Governess, Family Assistant, Household Manager, Private Household Assistant or in a similar senior childcare/household role.
- Strong private household experience is highly preferred.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Strong childcare experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- High level of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
- Fluent English.
- French proficiency is highly desirable and a significant advantage.
- Must be willing and able to travel with the family locally and internationally when required.
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Remuneration: NGN 170,000–190,000 Monthly
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