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Have you ever wondered how much money you can make as a nanny?   Key Points Summary Qualifications and Experience High salary nanny positions require a minimum of 2–3 years of childcare experience, relevant qualifications, CPR/First Aid training, a driving license, and a clean criminal background check. Role Responsibilities Nannies may be required to perform light housekeeping duties, cook, and come up with...
Norland Nannies: How do you become a Norland trained Nanny? If you have ever asked yourself the questions above then you are in luck! This week we spoke to a Norland Nanny in training - Sarah, who is in her 3rd year at Norland College. If you haven't heard of Norland - you should have done! Norland nannies are the best in the business, and their graduates go on to work with the rich and famous and royalty in VIP  nanny jobs worldwide....
At Jobs in Childcare, we aim to specialise in high paid nanny and governess job opportunities. We provide access to positions working as nannies, governors, governesses or high level tutors across the globe. In this post, you will learn about the numerous facets of the childcare and VIP nannying industry and, for those interested in working with children, will address all of the most important questions that we are most commonly presented...
If you're a VIP nanny , birthdays and Christmas present a common conundrum. Children in wealthy families seem to have everything they need at an early age. So if you’re working as a governess, nanny, tutor, or governor, this can make birthdays, Christmas, and special occasions something of an issue. How do I find them something thoughtful that they don’t have already? Something that the parents will see and nod at because they know I...
We interviewed Roisin Conroy, a VIP nanny/governess living and working in the Cayman Islands. If you want to know what it's like to work as a nanny in paradise, read on! governess job Roisin, Your job in the Cayman Islands looks fabulous. How did you first get interested in working in childcare? I have always had love and a passion for children. Having a somewhat unorthodox hotel upbringing, resulted in me being surrounded by...
Children always look forward to their birthdays every year. Birthday celebrations provide meaningful and entertaining parties with fun games and delicious treats. Celebrating a child’s birthday signifies joy and love and marks the day they joined the family.  Organising birthday parties for kids is fun and exciting, as they leave long-lasting memories and bring smiles to children’s faces. However, during the coronavirus pandemic that...
Money: Managing a Sensitive Family Subject    As a working or aspiring nanny , you’re in a unique position. You’re a professional—and yet, you’re also exposed to far more personal details of your employers’ lives than other professionals will be. Chances are, you’re going to see your employers in their bathrobes and slippers, with unkempt hair, and before they’ve had their morning coffee. And vice versa! That’s not something workers in...
Finding toys for kids can be a difficult task. There are a lot of factors that a nanny should take into consideration when choosing the right toy, including safety, hygiene, and its benefits. Newborn and infant aisles in modern toy stores offer thousands of different items, which means you need some criteria to narrow the options.  Young kids will accept any toy you give them. While they should be fun, nannies should also remember that...
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 with...
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 as a...
Rota Nanny Meaning: What is a rota nanny and what do they do? A rota nanny is a type of childcare arrangement where multiple nannies work on a rotating schedule to provide care for children. This can be beneficial for families who need flexible or around-the-clock care, but it may also require more coordination and communication between the nannies and family members.   In the childcare industry, the position of a travel or rota nanny...
Today’s guest post is about nannying and governor/ governess work for those candidates based in Russia. Russian kids, as is perhaps to be expected, have their own nuances. Russian families can be quite different from their European or American counterparts. So, here are 12 ways you know you are in a governess or nanny job in Russia! It’s a special experience, that’s for sure. Let’s kick off with...   1. The family drivers...