A wonderful opportunity for an experienced and professional nanny to join a VVIP family based in Saudi Arabia, caring for two children aged 1 and 4 years.
The family are looking for a warm, nurturing and highly experienced nanny who has a strong understanding of EYFS and child development, with the ability to recognise the different ages and stages and support the children in reaching their milestones through fun, engaging and educational activities both inside and outside of the home.
The successful candidate will work alongside a wider team of nannies and household staff and should be organised, proactive, communicative and confident, with a genuine ability to work as part of a team. The nanny should value the children’s safety and happiness above all, whilst nurturing their curiosity and development. The ability to guide and support the parents when appropriate, whilst also knowing when to step back, is important.
This is a fully staffed household, so the ideal candidate will be accustomed to working within a team environment and understand the professionalism, discretion, culture and etiquette required when working for a VVIP family in Saudi Arabia.
The family travel extensively throughout the year throughout Europe and worldwide destinations, therefore the nanny must be flexible, easy-going and happy to travel at short notice. The role will also involve assisting with packing and children’s wardrobe management and replenishment when required. The nanny must be comfortable around pets and have excellent communication skills, with fluent English essential for communicating effectively with the children, parents and wider household team.
Requirements
• Proven, recent and relevant experience working as a full-time nanny in long-term positions.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of EYFS and child development.
• Experience caring for children of similar ages, with an understanding of their individual developmental stages and milestones.
• A warm, nurturing and engaging approach, with the ability to create fun and educational activities.
• Organised, proactive, confident and communicative.
• A genuine team player who is comfortable working alongside other nannies and household staff.
• Experience working within a fully staffed private household.
• Understanding of the culture and etiquette of working within a household in Saudi Arabia.
• Professional, discreet and respectful in approach.
• Flexible, adaptable and happy to travel extensively, including at short notice.
• Willing to assist with packing, wardrobe management and replenishment when required.
• Fluent English speaker with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work 6 days per week, up to 12 hours per day.
• Recent Enhanced DBS check required.
• Current First Aid certificate required.
• At least two recent, contactable references required, with referees available to be contacted by telephone.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Happy to undertake a 1–2-week trial depending on the family’s schedule.
Package
• Permanent, live-in position based in Saudi Arabia.
• A competitive salary will be offered, depending on level of experience and qualifications.
• A private en-suite bedroom will be provided in Saudi Arabia, and when the family are travelling you may be required to share a room with the child, or on occasion another nanny.
• 30 days paid holiday per year.
• Medical insurance provided.
• Annual flight home paid after completion of 6 months.
• Flight home at the beginning and end of the contract.
• Extensive international travel throughout the year throughout Europe and worldwide.
• 1–2-week trial period, depending on the family’s schedule.
• ASAP start.