Fun, energetic, German speaking nanny, Notting Hill #44272
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Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom
Kinder Nannies & Staff
22.04.2024
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Full Job Description
We are looking for the next nanny for one of our
favourite families in central London. This is a kind, friendly, fun
and welcoming back, but also very busy! They need a capable,
confident, energetic, flexible and loving nanny.
This is one of our returning families. They employ 2 nannies and 1
full time housekeeper-nanny. They have 3 children. You will primarily
be responsible for their youngest child, a daughter aged 4 years.
The most important requirement is to be kind,
trustworthy, reliable, get on with the daughter (in particular) very
well and speak to the children in German
Hours
- Term time: 40-50
hours per week (flexible)
- Evenings until
19:00
- Days may vary between longer and
shorter days on rotation with other nanny (early morning start or late
start)
- Every 3rd Saturday (not a deal
breaker if not possible)
- School holidays:
slightly longer hours
- Might be fewer hours
from September onwards when little girl will extend nursery hours
- Job Description: The nanny
will primarily take care of the little girl (4years) and will be
responsible for her routine.
- Specific duties
include: Drop off and pick up from nursery, manage the girl's after
school schedule and play dates (especially supporting the
relationships she is building right now with her friends), prepare
educational activities, organize and tidying her room+playroom (only
light housework), managing her doctors appointment regularly in
Germany
- to accompany the family on their
travels during school vacations (Country side, Germany, Mallorca)
- to work together as a team with the other nanny
and staff in the household
- Occasionally
taking care of the two brothers (8 & 10), especially encouraging them
in the German language
- to only speak in
German with the children to continue to strengthen their language
skills
- No need to cook
The most important thing is to find a
nanny that will be a perfect fit for the little girl!! So we’re very
flexible on some requirements.
Ideal candidate:
- happy and outgoing
- Being able to take over all responsibilities for the
little girl
- Ensuring a safe and nurturing
environment, having the children's wellbeing as a highest priority
- Being loving and full of fun, excited to
explore new things with the little one
-
Passionate about childcare
- experience with
children between the age of 4-11yrs
-
Education in early years / knowledge about child development
- Knowledge about bilingual learning opportunities
Requirement:
- fluent German speaker (with no accent) and very good
English skills
- Driving highly desired, in
Germany and Mallorca.
The
parents only speak German to the children, but as they work they are
not always around. Parents both work full time.
They live on the Notting Hill/
Kensington border close to Notting Hill tube station. They would like
nanny to live within a reasonable commuting distance.
The family is looking for a full time nanny. Hours to
be agreed with nanny, but can be anything from 40-50 per week- it is
up to you. They would like some occasional help at the weekend. Salary
offered depends on your skills, experience and how many hours you
work, but generally from £60-£80,000)
The
family owns homes abroad in Germany and Mallorca and they go there
during school holidays. They would like nanny to go with them. The
houses and gardens are large and nanny can go riding, swimming in the
pool, play tennis on the court etc. It is fun, and this is enjoyable
for their nannies.
Must speak fluent German,
preferably Hoch Deutsch, (so that the children will not learn a
different accent or dialect).
Job
starts from April / May 2024
Family has no
pets and does not require driving when in London.
Requirements
Fun, flexible-minded, active nanny, with lots of
initiative and energy. Trustworthy and reliable.
EU passport and able to spend time in Germany and Mallorca (Spain) on
occasion
Settled or Pre-settled status in UK.
Up to date Enhanced DBS (you can apply through Kinder
Nannies & Staff)
Recent Paediatric First Aid
certificate
Right to work in UK (& already
living in the UK) and have proof
Good
references for recent and relevant nanny work
Able to run after small children
Be able to
engage in play at floor level for extended periods of time and get up
from the floor quickly.
Fluent German
Able to cook nutritious meals
Living
within short commutable distance of Notting Hill Gate or Kensington
High Street tube stations. For the right person a studio apartment
could be provided.
Please note this is a
strictly Non smoking position.
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