Our client, a HNW professional couple based in Kensington, are seeking a live-out Rota Nanny for their son, aged 3. The family also have a 7 month old baby and a 9 year old.
The family are looking for someone who is well-mannered, warm natured and loving. It is preferred that you have formal childcare qualifications and understand Martha Gerber and Reggio Emilia lead approaches.
The family’s priority is their son’s emotional development, and mum follows a humanistic philosophy. She would ideally like to find a Nanny with experience as a Teacher/Educator or someone that has worked in a nursery environment.
Your focus must be on the individual’s potential, identify his preferences and interests, someone capable of stimulating his emotional and intellectual development, someone with a more open and modern concept of education.
Their son loves spending time outdoors, he loves books, different activities, and he is very vocal about his feelings, likes and dislikes. It is important that the Nanny does not have too much authoritarianism and is open-minded.
All general Nanny duties apply, along with the following:
1. Creating a fun environment
2. Organising playdates and activities
3. Helping the growth of active, polite, and healthy children
4. Being mindful of the children’s feelings. Showing empathy, as well as empowering them
5. Implementing and supporting children’s safety
The household have a small team of domestic staff who you will be joining to ensure the smooth running of their household – so it is key that you are a team player and can help where needed.
Please note that the family travel through school holidays so you must be willing to accompany them.
It is a MUST that you possess the following:
6. Have prior experience working with children of similar ages
7. Knowledge on Martha Gerber and Reggio Emilia
8. Comfortable around pets – the family have a small dog
9. Team player
10. DBS Check
11. Glowing references
Contract Length: Permanent – Live-out