Rota Nanny (German Speaking)

Exclusive Household Staff; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile family in Chelsea seeks a dedicated Rota Nanny for their 3-year-old daughter. The position involves 24/7 care, focusing on language teaching (German) and supervision of daily activities. Ideal candidates should be fluent in German, with educational qualifications and a nurturing personality to support the child's development. This dynamic role requires flexibility in travel and cooperation with another nanny.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German, confident to teach and immerse the child in the language.
• First Aid trained and has glowing references.
• Comfortable with animals, energetic and enthusiastic personality.

Responsibilities

• Providing 24/7 care for a 3-year-old girl and managing health-related appointments.
• Planning educational activities and preparing meals for the child.
• Supervising playdates and ensuring the safety of the child.

Skills

Fluent in German

Communication

Patience

Team Player

Education

Degree educated or CACHE/NVQ/Early Years qualifications

Job description

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Our clients, a high-profile family based in Chelsea, are seeking a professional and experienced Rota Nanny for their 3 year old little girl.

This is a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rota position, providing 24/7 care. The family spend 60% of their time in the UK, 25% in Italy, with the rest internationally.

All general Nanny duties will apply, and you will be responsible for the following:

• Preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the Child
• Planning of age-appropriate educational activities both inside and outside the home and agreeing these plans in advance with the Child’s parents
• Teaching & improving the Child’s German language
• Supervision and arrangement of play dates/activities
• Accompanying the Child to nursery, school or other activities
• Ensuring toys are hygienically clean and tidy; as well as the child’s rooms and playroom
• Ensuring the safety and security of the Child
• Taking the Child to the doctor/health centre for check-ups, appointments or vaccinations if required
• Occasional shopping for the Child (food, medicines etc); and keeping an account of expenses and managing a small petty cash float
• Having good communication with the parents at all times, as well as preparing handovers to the Child’s parents
• Work flexibly with the other Nanny to provide appropriate care to the Child

The ideal candidate with be MT/fluent in German, along with a good level of education – whether that be degree educated, or hold CACHE, NVQ or Early Years qualifications. If German isn’t your first language, you must be confident enough to teach/fully submerse the little girl in the language.

It is a MUST that you possess the following:

• Native/Fluent German speaker
• Energetic, bright, bubbly and enthusiastic
• Patient and caring personality
• Willing to travel - the family travel excessively
• Glowing references
• First Aid Trained
• Comfortable with animals as the Child has a dog (18 month old Beagle)

The family have a team of domestic staff to ensure the smooth running of their household. You will also be working in rotation with another Nanny - so it is key that you have good communication skills and are a team player.