About this role
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
Other facts
About British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Baby Nurses, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
What you'll do
- The nanny/PA will care for two children and support the mother with her business. Responsibilities include teaching Mandarin, organizing activities, and managing household tasks.
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