DF48: Rota Nanny in Athens, Greece + International Travel

Two Rota Nannies Req. (Athens, Greece)

Athens, Greece

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Reference: DF48

Two Rota Nannies Required
Location: Athens, Greece (+ international travel)
Start Date: Flexible, with handover period
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off or 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off (depending on nanny preference), with 24-hour cover during rota periods

Job Overview:
A lovely family based in Athens is seeking two professional and experienced rota nannies to care for their four children (girls aged 11, 9 and 1, and a boy aged 5). This is a long-term position offering continuity of care within a fully staffed household. The role will involve a mix of shared care and sole charge, with the parents very involved in the children’s lives, so a strong and respectful working relationship with the parents is essential. The family travel regularly to the UK, the US and other holiday destinations, so flexibility for travel is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care for four children of different ages, ensuring consistency and continuity between rota nannies.
• Support daily routines and ensure the children are well cared for throughout the rota period.
• Plan and deliver engaging, fun, age- and stage-appropriate activities that support learning and development.
• Support school and learning routines in a positive and proactive way.
• Manage children’s packing and travel preparation.
• Keep the children’s bedrooms and playrooms tidy, organised and well maintained (including the children’s wardrobes).
• Complete the children’s laundry.
• Prepare some cooking for the children.
• Work collaboratively with parents and other household staff in a fully staffed home.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and household staff at all times.

Ideal Nanny:

• Experienced rota nanny with a proven track record in similar roles.
• Previous experience working in a fully staffed household.
• Warm, bubbly, professional, confident, with a proactive approach to supporting a busy family.
• Highly organised team player with a muck-in attitude and strong common sense.
• Proven background in supporting learning through engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Experience with managing children’s routines, packing, wardrobe organisation, and travel logistics is essential.
• Happy and willing to travel regularly with the family.
• Excellent communication with parents and staff is essential.
• Driver preferred.

Perks of the Role:

• Long-term rota position with flexibility on rota pattern (2 weeks on/off or 3 weeks on/off).
• Travel to the UK, the US and other holiday locations, with flights to and from the UK for rota cover met by the family.
• Accommodation is always provided during working shifts, with a private bedroom and bathroom.
• All working visas will be organised by the family.
• Opportunity to work in a fully staffed, professional household.
• The family have one dog.