Nanny

This is a live-in nanny role. The family are looking for a kind, fun and energetic nanny who would like a long term, sole charge position looking after 3 children; G4.5, B3 and baby girl of 10m. The Oldest is in full time school, the little boy is in nursery 1 full day and 3 mornings and the nanny will have sole charge of the baby all day and of all 3 outside of school hours and during the school holidays.

The suitable candidate will have experience working with babies, toddlers and school age children. The right fit is someone who has a genuine love for children and who can help them reach their developmental milestones in a fun, engaging way.

The nanny should be a self-starter who can take initiative, someone who loves being outdoors, someone energetic, and has ability to be lots of fun but also understands safety is paramount. Someone who can support the baby with his development through fun and engaging activities.

It is important for the nanny to have clear communication skills as well as a calm and positive attitude, and who can be both caring and firm. The nanny should be outgoing and enjoy taking the children to classes, including music, swimming, and organising play dates for the children as well as supporting the older boys with homework and school projects and being organised with ensuring school bags are packed and necessary sports equipment are prepared.

We are looking for someone who enjoys cooking – the boys are good eaters and enjoy a wide variety of fresh, healthy meals.
The right candidate must have an up to date DBS. First Aid, Fluent English. Excellent references.
Duties include, but not limited to:
• Getting the children ready in the morning
• Changing the baby
• School runs (15 min walk)
• Putting the baby down for naps
• Preparing the children’s meals, feeding them, and cleaning up afterwards
• Reading to the children
• Supporting older boys with homework
• Playing with toys
• Accompanying the children to weekly playgroup activities
• Taking the children to parks, playgrounds, museums and galleries
• Encouraging the children’s learning and development through different activities
• Ensuring play areas are tidy and toys have been put away
• Sorting out the children’s laundry
• Instilling a sense of adventure and fun
• Teaching kindness and good manners