ZI390 - Full-Time Nanny/PA - London

Overview

Seeking a wonderful Mandarin-speaking (preferably!) Nanny/PA for a busy family living in Kensington. The successful candidate will care for two children aged 5-years and 8-years, as well as support Mum with her business. The usual schedule will be Monday through Friday, 11am-8pm, although a little flexibility around this would be appreciated depending on the family's plans. This is a permanent, long-term, live-out position.

Responsibilities

The girls are fairly independent and are in school during term-time. The role will therefore encompass general support and care for the children, and organisational and admin duties for the family:

• Teaching and practising mandarin with the girls on a day-to-day basis
• Organising activities and playdates
• School drop offs and pick ups
• Ensuring children's areas and items are clean, tidy and organised
• Staying on top of schedules, making sure the right items are packed in the right bags, and that things are prepared for the day ahead
• Supporting the children with their continued academic development, ensuring homework is completed and finding ways to engage and extend, where appropriate
• Some general tutoring and academic support
• Continuing to foster the children's curiosity and enjoyment in the world around them
• Family assistant-style duties - liaising with schools, gift buying, organising parties, scheduling activities, appointments, wardrobe management etc
• Supporting Mum with household/business admin when required
• Occasional proxy-parenting or weekend hours to cover for when the parents travel

Requirements

• Native-Mandarin speaker (preferably)
• Discreet and professional but with a friendly, positive and calm approach
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Warm, loving, brilliant with children, but able to effectively maintain gentle boundaries
• Comfortable modelling appropriate behaviour while encouraging general etiquette and good manners
• Pitch-in approach to family support
• Full of initiative and able to stay a few steps ahead
• Safe and confident driver
• Consistent, and level headed, with longevity in previous roles and excellent references
• Confident swimmer preferably, although this isn't essential
• Dog-friendly, as the family may be welcoming one in the future

Salary and Benefits

• From £55,000 gross pa, DOE