Job Descriptions
Spanish or French Speaking Nanny required for family in Chelsea
Start date: Sept 2020
Working hours: 12:00 to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday during term time. 10am start in school holidays.
Salary: dependant on experience circa £50,000 - £55,000
Professional and fun bilingual nanny required to provide shared care support in a busy, loving and informal five child family. The position is shared care alongside the mother and your main charges are a B8, G6, B4 and B2 ½ . There is a baby girl who is looked after by another full time, live in nanny, who has been part of the family for many years. The family also employ a full time housekeeper who helps out with the children. They are keen to find a nanny who will work alongside the Mother and other household staff as a team, but also be confident to be in sole charge of 3 children at a time. The family also have a family dog (labrador) so you must like dogs.
The family are fun, relaxed, loving and down to earth. They are looking for a nanny who will work with them on a long term basis and has a proven track record of this in previous roles. You will have worked with multiple children before and preferably alongside other household staff. The family are looking for someone who will engage with the children to support their development with fun and creative educational games. It is important to them that the nanny can support with school age homework and read with the children each day. The family are seeking a bilingual nanny, ideally Spanish or French but also open to Hebrew & Mandarin. Fluent English is essential.
The nanny will conduct the standard duties including, the school and nursery runs, assisting with bath time and meal times for the children. A driver is essential for this position and an automatic car is provided for nursery duties. The family travel 5 - 6 times per year during school holidays and the nanny is expected to travel with them. The family have a country house in Surrey and will visit occasionally during the school holidays. There is a room in the house for the daily nanny to stay in if required.
Whilst the children are in school, they would like the Nanny to take on some family PA duties, such as placing orders, booking activities, running errands and planning/arranging birthday parties.
You need to be organised, proactive, fun and energetic to join this lovely family. Excellent references are a must.