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

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

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