This amazing family with three children (1 Boy aged 8 and 2 Girls aged 4 and 10) are looking for Mary Poppins. They are keen to find a nanny who has some formal training ideally Norland or Chiltern who will provide structure, can engage with the children on their level but who will be a good role model for them with a focus on manners, social etiquette and good behaviour. The family are based in Dubai but travel to Dublin usually in the Summer. Dad travels a lot for work, but mum will be around however she is taking a course, so this is mainly sole charge. During the school year the starts are early but you will have a good break during the day to do as you please , mum wants the nanny to have down time .
Accommodation: To start with, own bedroom and bathroom next door to the home in parents’ home, then separate accommodation will be provided if you want
General duties:
- Mostly sole charge care of all three children
- Help with providing structure, routines and settings up boundaries- the parents are keen for the children to have good manners
- Getting the children ready for school and Nursery
- School runs and pick up
- Have good communication with parents
- Organizing the children’s toys- ordering new supplies
- Organizing activities, play dates and games that will help with development
- Overseeing bed and bath routine.
- Keeping the children’s rooms, play areas tidy- encouraging the older two to help
- Packing and unpacking for travel
- Cooking, good family style meals from scratch mainly for the children ( Present Housekeeper does this so may not be daily requirement)
- Travelling with the family overseas
Candidate requirements:
- The family are looking for a career nanny, Formal training or a childcare qualification with similar experience is essential
- Must have worked in private homes as a nanny with good longevity
- Excellent English skills are also required to help the children with homework
- Confident driver
- Firm but fun and a good role model for the children
- A good understanding of child development, a good role model who will encourage good manners, and provide structure – Ideally SEN experience but this is not essential.
- An upbeat, warm and positive personality who is well organised with lots of initiative who will work with the parents to raise the children. The family are laid back and want the nanny to feel part of the family
- Confident cooking for the family, ideally with an interest in Nutrition
- All visas etc will be provided by the family
- You will need to be energetic ( 3 children ) and have the ability to guide the children to be independent
- Someone who is looking to be with a family long term
Working Days: Mon- Fri 5 day week ( Ideally 6 days) 1 Saturday per month 7am – 7pm
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 gross per year