Nanny/Governess

Exclusive Household Staff; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A VIP couple in Ladbroke Grove is seeking an enthusiastic Nanny for their three children. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, university-educated individual willing to transition from a classroom setting into a vibrant family environment. The Nanny will manage educational activities, coordinate schedules, and ensure the well-being of the children in a lively household.

Qualifications

• Must be degree educated in the UK.
• Experienced driver with skills in managing children's activities.
• Comfortable working in a household with dogs.

Responsibilities

• Set targets for British school entry examinations.
• Assist with homework and coordinate children's activities.
• Plan nutritious meals and ensure children's routines are followed.

Skills

Disciplining children

Nurturing

Organizing activities

Cooking healthy meals

Communication

Education

Degree educated in the UK

Job description

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Our clients, a VIP couple residing in Ladbroke Grove, are seeking a Nanny for their 3 children; 8, 13 and 16 years.

The ideal candidate will be a kind, nurturing, enthusiastic Nanny, university educated, with considerable experience at primary level teaching to help look after and assist with the children’s education.

This role would be a great fit for any self-motivated, curious and inspired teachers out there who would like to take a bit of a break from the classroom and school life, and get into a busy, energetic, family home environment.

A typical working week will be Monday to Friday, 10.00am-7.00pm with a 1-hour lunch break.

Duties will include the following, but not be limited to:

• Set targets, goals and monitor progress in order to prepare the children appropriately for British school entry examinations.
• Undertaking appropriate educational activities with the children, assisting with homework and projects.
• Scheduling and coordinating children’s activities, as well as arranging appropriate creative activities with the children.
• Collecting and transporting the children from school.
• Taking the children to their after-school activities.
• Keeping the children’s parents informed of diary additions, changes, school notices and invitations at all times.
• Planning healthy, nutritious and interesting meals and snacks for the children.
• Encourage the children to clear away after their snacks and meals, in keeping with the family values set up by the parents.
• Keeping the children’s bedrooms and wardrobes in good order.
• Ensuring that each evening, the children’s uniforms and school bags/kits are organised and ready for the following morning.
• Shopping for children’s requirements as directed by the children’s parents or family PA.
• Undertaking appropriate outdoor activities with the children.
• Researching and booking camps and clubs relevant to each child’s skills and interests for school holidays and weekends.
• Researching schools and universities, filling out applications, and assisting on all administration.
• Reading and sharing stories with the children.
• Reinforcing appropriate discipline, good manners and social skills.
• Implementing daily routines.
• Babysitting when requested, occasional last-minute babysitting requests.
• Proxy parenting on request.
• During school holidays, or when the children are unwell, the Nanny may be asked to work 12 hour days.

It is a MUST that you possess the following:

• Degree educated in the UK
• Experienced UK driver
• Fun and friendly but firm
• Someone who is not afraid to muck in
• Very good at disciplining children
• Willing to be flexible
• Glowing references
• Comfortable working in a household with dogs