Two friendly families, each with a very active baby boy living ‘Between the Commons’, are looking for a nanny to take care of our children when their mums go back to work in May. The boys will then be one year old. We are looking for an energetic, loving but calm and organised nanny. You should be punctual, have good cooking ability, a mature outlook and an excellent command of English.
This is a full-time, live out position available from mid-May (exact start date to be agreed) with a handover period before. You will be required to look after both boys for 4 days a week, and one of the boys for the remaining day. The precise hours are to be agreed, but will generally be between 7.30/8am and 5.30/6pm.
You should have experience in taking care of young children, and demonstrate an understanding of babies' educational as well as nutritional needs. Your first priority will be to take care and have fun with the boys, who are a joy to be with, but also to give them educational activities and take them to play dates/learning groups, Gymboree, the park etc. You will need to have bags of energy and eyes in the back of your head, as our boys are very energetic! One of the families also has a small, lively dog.
Duties will involve:
- Following the boys’ daytime routines – including napping, meal times and active play time
- Preparation of healthy, nutritious food
- Proactive and creative play at home including reading and active play to encourage walking and aid development
- Daily outings to activities in the local area, walks to nearby parks and other local activities
- Organising playdates
- Light household and nursery duties relating to childcare – babies’ laundry, tidying toys etc
- Keeping a daily diary
- Babysitting in evenings where necessary by mutual agreement (to be pre-arranged)
The following criteria are essential:
- Prior experience - a minimum of one years sole charge experience with similar age babies.
- Childcare qualifications
- Recent contactable references
- Ofsted registered
- First aid certificate
- Enhanced CRB check
- Non-smoker
- Professional but with a can-do/muck-in attitude
- Fluent English
- Valid work permit required if not EU resident.
Competitive salary dependent on level of experience.
If you are interested in the role and have the relevant experience and qualifications, please send your CV and covering note to the email provided. Please note we may not be able to respond to all applications. Those that are short-listed will be contacted within 2 weeks to arrange an interview.
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