A Senior, Professional and loving Nanny/Governess is required for two children, girls aged four years and two years. This position is a sole charge. A car driver is essential, and a vehicle is available for nursery duties and preparatory school drop-off and collection. The family enjoy travelling; the nanny would be expected to accompany the family in the USA, Europe, Asia, and the UK. The family home is in Greater London, where extended family members live nearby. The family ideally are looking to employ a Norlander or a Senior Nanny/Governess with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
The ideal candidate would be approachable, fun, physically fit, participate in bike rides, park and woodland walks, swim, and encourage extracurricular activities, dance, drama, gymnastics, soft play, creative arts, music. The candidate must possess a solid background in the British independent school curriculum.
It would be advantageous if the Nanny/Governess were fluent in a second language, French or Spanish.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing standards and encourage boundaries and manners with the children, take charge for all tutoring in preparation for 4+ assessments and a good cook who prepares and provides healthy balanced meals. The senior nanny/governess would be expected to do the school drop-offs, pick-ups, after-school activities, and classes. Be creative with the children whilst stimulating them socially, physically, and educationally.
General duties:
Sole charge childcare duties.
Encourage development and stimulation activities throughout the preschool and primary school years.
Potty training and supporting the transition from nappies
The school run and take the children to after-school and playdate activities.
Being creative with the children whilst stimulating them socially, physically, and educationally
Preparation and delivery of tutoring
Cooking healthy and nutritious food for the children.
Menu planning
Structured & spontaneous play activities to encourage growth & development.
To engage in a wide range of outdoor/indoor activities.
Should be confident and proficient in the engagement of learning through developmental learning projects and creative sources.
Scheduling naps and to encourage the children’s good behaviour, such as manners, boundaries respect and kindness.
Administering medication and taking care of children and ensuring safety indoors and outdoors at all times.
Working closely with the parents to ensure the children’s growth and social development meets the expectation of the family.
Organising play areas and rooms after the children.
Wardrobe management for the children.
On-line shopping for the children, sourcing of clothing and educational creative crafts supplies
Accommodation: Large separate bedroom and private ensuite
Candidate requirements:
Must have an up-to-date Enhanced DBS and Paediatric First Aid
Native English speaker is required. It would be advantageous if the Nanny/Governess were fluent in a second language, French or Spanish, but not a requirement
2 weeks on / off schedule
£60,000 – £75,000 gross per year