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Interview with a Chiltern Nanny

Nov 06, 2020

What is a Chiltern nanny? Hello Sophie! First of all - please could you introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background? Hi, I'm Sophie (@spoonful_of_sophie)! I’m 27 years old and I currently live with my partner in our home in a beautiful Cambridgeshire village. I qualified as a nanny after two years at the Chiltern Nanny College, just two weeks shy of my 18th birthday, and worked for over four...

Working as an Au Pair - Is it worth it?

Nov 06, 2020

Au Pair Pros and Cons, Pay and Future Career - Is a Job as an Au Pair Worth It? If you like taking care of the school-aged kids, want to go to another country to learn a new culture and improve your English, being an au pair is totally worth it. However, you have to do light housekeeping and work for 30 hours per week for 'pocket money'. In this blog post, we will explain what an au pair is, what duties are included and the...

Top Financial Tips for Expat Educators!

Oct 19, 2020

Being financially stable is a dream for expat teachers living and working abroad. Imagine a world where you don’t have to worry about whether you have enough to pay for your bills and your personal expenses. How would you like to earn more than enough that you can save for your future? Many work in a different country, far from family and friends, so they can earn more than enough to be debt-free. Being financial stable does...

VIP Nanny or Governess Needed? - Interview with Nanny of the Stars

Oct 14, 2020

Many nannies in all nanny jobs dream of filling top nanny job vacancies, working for celebrity and VIP clients. However, finding nanny jobs in this sector is far from just a walk in the park. While celebrity families are the same as average families, when looking for a full-time nanny for their kids, social status means they have a greater concern for the security and safety of their children. Being a celebrity or...

Nannying for Twins - 5 Need to Know Tips

Oct 07, 2020

Working with twins can be such a rewarding, fun, and memorable experience. Caring for children of the same age generally makes a nanny’s life more comfortable as they can plan activities, meals and routines that are mostly the same for each child. However, the special bond that twins share adds another level of enjoyment to the job, as you witness them connect, interact and form a lifelong relationship. This being said, working...

Starting a Nanny Career - 7 Things to Know!

Sep 17, 2020

As children, we grew up watching movies where nannies had superpowers and a sharp instinct that allowed them to take care of children without breaking a sweat. Caregivers like Mary Poppins and Nanny McPhee taught us that a little goes a long way, and took us along on magical adventures full of mystery, dancing, and singing. However, years later, Robin Williams broke the spell when he played Mrs. Doubtfire, a dad who went undercover...

What is the difference between a Governess, Nanny and Tutor?

Sep 14, 2020

Before diving into jobs in the childcare industry, it is incredibly vital that you understand the differences in the job description of different positions, such as the roles and responsibilities when in a governor, tutor, nanny or governess job . Sometimes the descriptions or requirements between the three jobs can become blurred. Nannies, governesses, and tutors are all tasked with developing the children’s skills and...

~~ What is a Governess? ~~

Sep 08, 2020

Ever wondered what is a Governess or what does a Governess do? Most parents consider hiring a nanny to meet the care and needs of their children. Nannies are responsible for helping the kids learn and develop skills through safe yet engaging activities. However, as the children grow older, some parents may start to consider hiring a live-in or live-out governess to work with their children. Governess jobs are varied and...

5 Simple Ways to Establish Strong Nanny-Family Communication

Sep 01, 2020

Nannies are responsible for establishing strong communication with the parents or the family they work with. Those who are not comfortable in direct communication may find it difficult to foster a healthy family-nanny relationship. Having vigorous communication protocols with the family has a positive impact on how you perform the work. It also allows a positive and long-lasting nanny-family relationship that has great benefits...

~~ 7 Things You Need to Consider to Become a Celebrity Nanny ~~

Aug 21, 2020

Working as a celebrity nanny for the stars is easily one of the most sought-after nanny jobs in the childcare industry. Being a nanny for a celebrity can be challenging. Successful people generally take longer hours at work, which means nannies may face more demands than regular nannies do. Most celebrity nannies spend 10 to 14 hours a day in the celebrity’s household. Becoming a celebrity nanny is not easy. However,...

5 Things You Should Consider For A Rota Nanny Job

Aug 20, 2020

In the childcare industry, the position of a travel or rota nanny is highly coveted. This is because, in this particular nanny job , it can mean working with a high net worth family who are able to give you opportunities and tons of financial rewards. Families with very demanding lifestyles often choose rota nannies to provide seamless support and cover for 24 hours. V.I.P. clients like hiring rota nannies to...

How do Nannies Stay Energised and Grounded?

Aug 19, 2020

Working as a travel nanny or a rota nanny has a lot of perks: you are paid full-time for just two weeks work in a month for high net worth families. On average, rota nannies earn £1000 per week, and sometimes more. Nannies working for high net worth families may also have the opportunity to travel to five-star locations and spend time sailing on private yachts. Most rota nannies are required to work 24/7 for a one or...

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