Live-in Nanny
A lovely role for an experienced and energetic Nanny. The family consists of the mother and her two children, a 9 year old girl who is at a local school and a 12 year old boy who will be boarding. It is most important whoever the Principal brings on board will be able to provide a happy, organised and calm environment for her and the children. There will be a need to proxy parent when the Principal is away. There will be a live-in Domestic Couple employed and the Nanny and the Housekeeper will be expected to cover each others weekends on a rota.
The ideal candidate should have gained similar experience within a private household, be confident to cook family style food and hold a full UK driving licence.
It will be a 5 day working week but an expectation to work each alternate weekends and take two consecutive days off in the week instead. Hours will vary but will usually be 7am-7pm with the occasional evening till 9:30pm when proxy parenting.
An example schedule/routine of the day will look like:
- Wake up the children if Principal does not do so
- Cook and serve breakfast
- Clear the breakfast table and dishes and load dishwasher
- Take the children to school if Principal or Housekeeper is not doing so
- Pick up any groceries needed for the day (this duty will be split with the Housekeeper)
- Tidy the childrens bedrooms and ensure rooms and cupboard are tidy
- Do children's laundry
- Run any errands required
- Pick up and drop off any dry cleaning
- Walk dogs if the Principal isnt walking them
- Manage the children's diaries and take actions in response to emails
- Cook lunch if the children are home and clear afterwards
- Manage the children’s social diaries and activities
- Prepare and cook dinner for the children on occasions
- Prepare a pick up snack from school
- Collect children from school
- Supervise/tutor kids extra work if Principal not free
- Let pets out and lock up at night
- Ensure the children have their uniform and school bags organised
Hours: As noted above, 5 days per week, 7am-7pm with a long break in the middle of the day. Longer hours on occasions.
Accommodation: Own large bedroom and bathroom within the residence.
Salary: £500 - 600 net per week.