Norland Nanny for Two Children in Central London, UK

Norland Nanny – Central London – £80,000 to £90,000 depending on experience, plus benefits – full-time, Monday to Friday

A down-to-earth family in Central London is looking for an experienced, fully qualified Norland Nanny to care for their two children, aged 3 and 5. They want a professional, nurturing and well-organised nanny who values the standards and approach of a Norland education. One parent travels often for work in the entertainment industry, so the nanny must be happy to take sole charge, keep things consistent for the children and occasionally step in with proxy parenting. The parents are approachable, respect the Norland philosophy and appreciate the experience and professionalism a Norland Nanny brings.

• Location: Central London, UK
• Children: two, aged 3 and 5
• Hours: full-time, Monday to Friday
• Pay: £80,000 to £90,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
• Travel: occasional trips with the family to Europe and the US
• Team: you would work alongside the household's housekeeper and driver

The role

• Taking sole charge of the children's day-to-day care, wellbeing and development
• Setting positive, age-appropriate routines and boundaries
• Planning and running engaging, educational and creative activities that support each child's development
• Managing the nursery and school day: taking the children in, collecting them and getting them to extracurricular activities
• Preparing nutritious meals and snacks and overseeing mealtimes
• Looking after the children's wardrobes, laundry and belongings
• Organising outings, playdates and activities at weekends and in the school holidays
• Keeping the parents regularly updated on the children's progress and wellbeing
• Occasionally acting as a proxy parent while a parent is travelling
• Working as part of the wider household team, including the housekeeper and driver

What you need

• A fully qualified Norland Nanny (essential)
• Professional experience working in a private household
• Good knowledge of early years development and of the Norland way of working with young children
• A warm, engaging and nurturing nature with a confident, professional manner
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Flexible and adaptable, particularly when a parent is away
• Comfortable with sole charge and occasional proxy parenting
• Willing to join the family on the occasional trip in Europe or to the US
• Excellent communication, discretion and professional integrity

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