live-in nanny for 3 boys in Madrid

please only apply if:
* you hold an EU passport/right to work in Europe
* you have a strong command of English
* you have relevant experience working with school ages
* you are willing to travel with the family
* you are very sporty and active and enjoy running around with boys
*you are happy to carry out housekeeping related to the boys

A fabulous Spanish family are looking for a kind, caring and energetic LIVE IN. nanny who would like a long term, sole charge and shared care position looking after 3 boys ages 9, 7 and 6 old ideally Tuesday to Saturday working around 35-40 hour term time and more flexible hours in the school holidays.

Accommodation – separate room + bathroom

The suitable candidate will have experience working with primary school age kids, be super sporty, have excellent English, be able to encourage and help with homework and supervise learning. The focus is on their education and tapping into their full potential, supporting the boys with their schoolwork but also encouraging learning about the world at large, exploring nature, new places, encouraging the boys to be a team, play together

The nanny should be a self-starter who can take initiative, someone who loves being outdoors, is energetic, and has the ability to be fun and adventurous whilst understanding that safety is paramount. The boys are energetic and enjoy doing sports including football tennis and golf.

It is important for the nanny to have clear communication skills as well as a calm and positive attitude, and who can be both caring and firm. The nanny should help instill confidence, self reliance and good manners.

The nanny should be outgoing and enjoy taking boys to afternoon classes or arranging social arrangements or hang out in the local park or play in the garden.

We are looking for someone who is happy to travel abroad with the family to their homes in Majorca and Switzerland, someone who is a confident swimmer and able to have fun with the children.

The family employ a full-time housekeeper/cook and have a driver. The nanny will be required to carry out light housekeeping duties only related to the children – the role is child focused with light PA/organisation duties child related.

The nanny should be a confident cook, to encourage the boys to eat a variety of healthy fresh food.