We are looking for a live-out nanny for our 2 children, a boy due to turn 4 in July and a baby girl about to turn 1 year old at the end of May. Our son currently attends nursery each morning from 9 am to 12 at a school at the end of our road, this will finish in July for the summer holidays and he will then be starting in reception class in September at a school approximately 8 mins walk away.
The role will start as sole charge for our family only, but we intend to look for a family to share with from September onwards.
The position is for 30 hours per week, over 3 days (Monday to Wednesday) as a minimum, with additional days required on a flexible basis each month. We intend to guarantee a minimum of an additional 2 floating days per month, with the possibility of more. We would need you to always be available for the other 2 days at all times. During the month of August the role is likely to be 4/5 days a week. This job is likely to become a permanent 4 day week from October onwards indefinitely.
The hours will be 8am to 6pm. You will need to drop off and collect our son from nursery /school, arrange activities and play dates, generally entertain and encourage both children to develop through stimulating activities and trips. You will need to shop for and prepare a variety of nutritious meals, keeping the children's rooms and play areas clean and tidy and other general nursery duties, laundry etc.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, fun-loving and patient, pro-active and reliable. You should have excellent spoken English, at least 5 years childcare experience, some experience of caring for two children and a genuine love for children. You must have a recent First Aid certificate and current CRB check.
If you are interested in this role please email me your CV, references and a paragraph or two about yourself. Salary equivalent to £9-10 net per hour depending on experience.