Live-in Nanny

Exclusive Household Staff; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy family in Jeddah is seeking a dedicated and energetic Nanny for their twin boys aged three. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience with toddlers, a solid understanding of child development, and have the ability to create a fun and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, promoting language skills, and participating in family travel, requiring flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience with toddlers required.
• Understanding of child development is a must.
• Fluency in English and any additional language like French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Accompany twins to and from nursery; provide language and general development support.
• Plan educational activities and set a routine for the twins.
• Travel with the family and maintain a tidy environment.

Skills

Energy

Proactive attitude

Fluent English

Knowledge of toddlers

Communication skills

Time keeping

Organisational skills

Education

Childcare qualification

Background in early childhood education

Job description

Our clients, a busy Middle Eastern family who reside in Jeddah and frequently travel between London, Spain, Switzerland, and Dubai, are seeking a Nanny for their twin boys – aged 3.

The ideal Nanny will have 3-4 years of previous experience with toddlers, and have a good understanding of child development. A degree in childcare or Montessori training is an added bonus.

As this is a fully staffed household, the Nanny's focus will solely be on the boys and their welfare. All general Nanny duties will apply, along with the below :

• Accompanying the boys to and from nursery - driver will be provided
• Language development and general development will be required, reading and talking to the children, working on their speech and vocabulary
• Promoting life skills, teaching good manners and independence
• Planning activities that are fun, educational and age appropriate
• Try to reduce screen time for the boys
• Setting a routine for the boys
• Travelling with the family

The role will be a mixture of sole, and on some occasions, shared charge with other members of staff. You should be willing to work as a team and be flexible on working hours - early morning starts with time off whilst the boys are at nursery, then afternoon / evening routines to be carried out. When travelling these hours will need to be flexible.

Preferred skills for the role :

• Good amount of energy – able to keep up with active twins
• Good attitude with a proactive and upbeat personality
• Fluent English skills to assist with reading and vocabulary
• Additional language French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic
• Knowledge of toddlers and what to expect in the early years
• You must have good communication skills and good time keeping
• Ability to juggle the needs of the twins and their day-to-day needs
• Organised and takes pride in their work - the home is very tidy, and the family would expect the Nanny to keep on top of the children’s rooms and areas
• A childcare qualification is highly desirable or background in early childhood education