The family are looking for a kind, warm and calm nanny who would like a 1 year fixed term maternity cover contract (with a possibility of going permanent), sole charge position looking after 3 children B8, B6 and G3

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

The boys are in full time school and the youngest is in nursery 1 full day and 2 mornings per week. The nanny will have sole charge outside of school hours and during the school holidays. While children are at school, the nanny will have time to cook fresh healthy meals and do some child-related housekeeping duties. The family employ a daily cleaner who is responsible for all deep cleaning, carrying out the family laundry – it is the nanny’s responsibility to focus on the children and their development.

The nanny should be a confident driver (a car will be provided), they need to be a self-starter who can take initiative, someone who loves being outdoors, is energetic, and has the ability to be fun and adventurous whilst understanding that safety is paramount. The nanny should be able to come up with fun, creative, imaginative and educational activities and play.

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 both interested in the children and their news as well as interesting, encouraging conversation. The nanny should enjoy taking the children to their afternoon classes and activities or arranging social arrangements or hang out in the local park or play in the garden.
The right candidate must have an up to date DBS. First Aid, Fluent English. Excellent references.
Duties include, but not limited to:
• Take/Collect from nursery and school
• Preparing meals and cleaning up afterwards
• Keeping common areas tidy
• Reading to and with the children
• Supervising and encouraging homework
• Taking children to their after-school clubs
• Encouraging learning and development through different activities
• Ensuring play areas are tidy and organised and toys have been put away