House Manager/Governess job (M/F) in Dubai, UAE
United Arab Emirates
Permanent
Full time
Governess/House Manager
20,000
AED/month
5332 DUR
August 12, 2026
Job description
A warm and welcoming European family is seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Governess / House Manager to support the day-to-day running of their household and provide exceptional care for their three children.
Responsibilities
Childcare & Education
- Oversee the children’s daily routines before and after school.
- Prepare the children for school each morning.
- Manage school drop-offs and pick-ups.
- Organise and supervise age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
- Arrange and coordinate playdates and extracurricular activities.
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
- Support homework and school projects where required.
- Establish and maintain healthy daily routines.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to the children.
- Ensure the children’s bedrooms, wardrobes and belongings remain organised.
- Prepare school bags, uniforms and activity equipment.
- Communicate with parents regarding the children’s development, schedules and any concerns.
- Provide attentive care during school holidays and when children are home.
Household Management
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the residence.
- Ensure the home remains organised, presentable and running efficiently.
- Coordinate household schedules and family calendars.
- Oversee household inventories and supplies.
- Organise grocery shopping and household purchases.
- Liaise with suppliers and contractors when required.
- Ensure children’s clothing, school items and household essentials are stocked.
- Assist with planning family events, birthdays and special occasions.
- Maintain household systems and routines.
Driving & Logistics
- Drive the children safely to and from school and activities.
- Coordinate appointments and daily schedules.
- Ensure vehicles used for the children remain clean and ready.
- Plan efficient daily routes and timings.
Staff Management
- Supervise and coordinate household staff including:
- Driver
- Housekeeper
- Nanny / Housekeeper
- Delegate daily duties and monitor performance.
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the property.
- Coordinate staff schedules and leave where required.
- Promote a positive, respectful and professional working environment.
Family Support
- Anticipate the family’s needs before they arise.
- Provide flexibility with working hours when required.
- Travel with the family if requested.
- Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion.
- Build a trusted long-term relationship with the family.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Governess, Nanny, House Manager or Family Assistant within a private household.
- Experience working with UHNW or high-profile families preferred.
- Strong childcare background with excellent references.
- Confident managing multiple children of different ages.
- Experience supporting energetic or neurodiverse children is highly advantageous.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Professional, calm and proactive personality.
- Highly flexible with changing schedules.
- Valid UAE driving licence.
- Confident driver with a clean driving record.
- Currently based in the UAE.
- Fluent English (additional languages are advantageous).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Work conditions
- Accommodation: Live-out, no accommodation provided
- Work Schedule: 5 days of work per week, with 2 days off
- Location: Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE
- Start Date: Immediate start
Salary
20000
AED
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