JOB FILLED. We are recruiting for an Eastern European HNW family who is seeking an experienced nanny for their two children, a boy (6) and a girl (8 ½) for sole care. Driving essential and fluency in Russian.
The family live in a large 6 storey fully staffed property near Regent's Park. The property is modern inside and the children occupy one floor of the house (en-suite bedroom for the nanny if needed). The parents are often out during the day and the nanny is in sole charge with some proxy parenting needed over the weekends. There is no requirement for cooking or laundry as a chef and housekeepers are employed.
The duties of the live-out Nanny:
1. School runs in family's car
2. Taking children to classes
3. Overseeing homework
4. Researching and managing additional activities
5. Engaging children in sports, reading and learning
6. Creating games and arranging engaging visits to places of interest
7. Speaking in English and Russian to the children
8. Offering arts and crafts
9. Liaising with the chef on meals and snacks needed
10. Encouraging good manners and routines
11. Reporting progress to parents and keeping a journal
12. Update toys and books and keep the children’s rooms tidy
Requirements:
13. 8 years experience as a nanny with similar ages
14. CACHE level or equivalent childcare education
15. Clean drivers license and experienced in driving in London
16. Fluency in English and Russian
17. Experienced in proxy parenting
18. Legal to live and work in the UK
19. Well organized, sporty and well presented
20. Valid First Aid Certificate
21. Written references from past families
22. Recent security check
The family seek a career nanny who is a professional with a creative mind, able to keep the children engaged, interested and occupied. A keen interest in healthy living is preferred.
Hours: Mon - Fri - 8am - 7pm with an hour for lunch
Salary: £50000 - £55000 gross a year depending on experience, extra payments for proxy parenting if needed
To start: as soon as possible