Part-time nanny required in Kingston
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Kingston, London

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We are a busy, friendly, professional household in Kingston (KT2) seeking a warm, reliable and responsible nanny to look after our son aged 4 and daughter aged 1. We are specifically seeking a nanny who is looking to work 3 days a week (preferably Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) or a family with who we could share a nanny.

We live in Kingston in-between Richmond Park and the River in an area well served by playgroups, playgrounds and shops! The main line station - Kingston upon Thames - is only a short walk away.

We are looking for an experienced nanny who has ideally had sole-charge responsibility of two children previously.

The start date for this appointment is the end of August 2012 (but for the right person we could agree an earlier start date) with a 3 month probation period. The ideal candidate must be confident, well educated, affectionate and fun, but also firm when needed.

Days and hours;
TBC 3 days 7.30/7.45 am to 6.15/6.30 pm
Plus one night of babysitting per fortnight/month
Note: Our 4 year old son will attend primary school every day from mid September and duties would incorporate the drop off and pick up.

Main duties;
- Getting the children dressed and giving them breakfast, lunch and tea
- Drop off and pick-up from school for our 4 year old son
- Help with the development of our children including helping our son with his homework, reading and other school requirements
- Trips to local playground, library, classes, playgroups and other fun activities during the day
- Arranging play dates for both children
- Laundry, tidying of bedroom & play area, etc for the children (we do have a cleaner once a week)
- Cooking healthy and delicious meals
- Carry out bath time duties

Qualifications and skills required are;
- Fluent English (please do not apply if this is not the case)
- Recent CRB check
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge would be an advantage
- Relevant childcare experience with checkable UK references
- Non-smoker
- Valid work permit and active visa (if appropriate)
- Valid first-aid certificate
- OFSTED-registered (or willing to get registered - help given with cost)
- Good organisational skills and proactive in the care and entertainment of the children
- Very flexible. Happy to help out where and when necessary
- Very safety conscious
- Clean and tidy
- Provision of healthy and nutritious meals

To apply
Please e-mail your CV, references and a contact telephone number and email address
Please also state your salary expectations. Salary will be based on prior experience.
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