About the Role
A family is seeking an exceptional ROTA nanny for two children, aged 7 and 4. The role involves a 14-day on/off schedule with flexibility for travel. Previous rotational experience is not required, but a positive, pitch-in attitude is essential. The ideal start date is June 15th-17th.
Responsibilities
- Support the health, well-being, and happiness of two children.
- Provide proxy parenting, managing children's lives and schedules.
- Assist with morning and evening routines.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of children's areas.
- Perform school drop-offs and pick-ups as needed.
- Accompany children to activities, play-dates, appointments, and outings.
- Coordinate schedules for meals, activities, and travel.
- Manage household tasks and errands when children are at school.
- Handle laundry and ironing for the children.
- Create a positive environment fostering independence, good manners, and responsibility.
- Prepare vegetarian meals, snacks, and lunchboxes for the children.
- Support homework and extra-curricular activities.
Requirements
- Takes initiative and plans engaging activities for children.
- Partners seamlessly with hands-on parents.
- Understands behavioral milestones and child development.
- Engages with children at their level and encourages learning through play.
- Possesses considerable experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrates a positive, 'can-do' mindset with a kind, considerate approach.
- Willing to pitch-in and support the family with household tasks and errands.
- Comfortable tag-teaming with parents.
- Has excellent communication and collaborative skills.
- Comfortable in both structured and flexible environments.
- Highly organized, full of initiative, and able to plan ahead.
- Possesses a valid UK passport or work authorization.
- Able to travel with the family.
- Comfortable in shared-care and sole-charge situations, including overnight and proxy parenting.
- Safe, confident driver with a clean license.
- Previous experience working with school-aged children.
- Maintains boundaries and gentle discipline.
- Intuitive understanding of when to step back or forward.
Skills
- Montessori approach familiarity (bonus)
Location
- UK
Work Type
- ROTA
- Full-time
- Live-in (when on duty)
Experience Level
- Considerable experience in a similar role
- Previous experience working with school-aged children
Salary/Compensations
- £60,000 gross pa, DOE
Benefits
- Own room and bathroom when on duty
