Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide attentive, safe and nurturing care for children in a private household, supporting their daily routines, development and wellbeing. The role requires a fluent French speaker who can communicate confidently with children and family members in French and English, create engaging learning opportunities and maintain a warm, professional and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare and Daily Routines

· Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for children throughout the day and during agreed working hours.

· Support daily routines, including waking, dressing, washing, meals, naps, bedtime and personal care where required.

· Prepare healthy meals and snacks in accordance with family preferences, dietary requirements and allergy information.

· Supervise children indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, comfort and wellbeing at all times.

· Organise age-appropriate games, creative activities, reading, music, outings and educational experiences.

· Support school, nursery, activity and appointment routines, including collecting and accompanying children when required.

French Language and Early Learning

· Communicate with the children in French on a consistent basis, supporting natural language development and confidence.

· Use French through conversation, stories, songs, play and everyday routines in an engaging and age-appropriate way.

· Encourage children’s learning, curiosity, independence and social development through structured and informal activities.

· Introduce French culture, traditions, books, music and activities where appropriate and welcomed by the family.

· Share observations about children’s progress, interests, routines and language development with parents or guardians.

Health, Safety and Child Protection

· Maintain a safe, clean and child-friendly environment in the home, garden and during outings.

· Follow family procedures relating to child safety, safeguarding, supervision, visitors and household security.

· Administer medication only where authorised and in accordance with clear instructions and applicable requirements.

· Respond appropriately to illness, accidents, emergencies and changes in a child’s behaviour or wellbeing.

· Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding the family, household, children and personal information.

· Report concerns, incidents, hazards or safeguarding matters promptly to the parents or guardians.

Household and Child-Related Duties

· Keep children’s bedrooms, play areas, equipment and belongings clean, organised and ready for use.

· Manage children’s laundry, packing, school bags, clothing, toys and activity materials where required.

· Maintain accurate information about schedules, meals, activities, sleep, medication and other relevant care details.

· Support travel, holidays, events and occasional evening or overnight care by prior arrangement.

· Work cooperatively with parents, guardians, teachers, tutors, household staff and other professionals.

Qualifications and Experience

· Fluent French language skills, with the ability to communicate naturally and confidently with children.

· Previous professional nanny, childcare, nursery, teaching assistant or relevant family-care experience.

· Knowledge of child development, positive behaviour support and age-appropriate activities.

· Current paediatric first aid certification, or willingness to obtain it where required.

· Safeguarding and child protection knowledge is desirable.

· A valid driving licence and confidence driving children may be required.

· Relevant childcare, early years, education or first aid qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Key Competencies

· Warm, caring, patient and genuinely committed to children’s wellbeing.

· Fluent French speaker with strong English communication skills.

· Trustworthy, discreet, reliable and professional in a private household environment.

· Organised, proactive and able to manage changing routines and priorities.

· Calm and confident when responding to challenging situations or emergencies.

· Able to build positive relationships with children and work collaboratively with parents or guardians.

· Flexible and available to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, travel or overnight stays, when required by the family.