BILINGUAL NANNY
Resposibilities
A bilingual nanny’s duties typically include the following:
Childcare: Providing day-to-day care, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and managing nap times.
Language Development: Engaging with children in both languages through conversation, reading, games, and activities to promote fluency.
Educational Support: Assisting with homework and helping children understand lessons in both languages.
Cultural Exposure: Introducing children to the cultural nuances and traditions associated with the second language.
General Household Duties: Supporting light household tasks related to the children, such as tidying play areas, preparing meals, and organising schedules.
Outings and Activities: Planning educational and recreational outings while using both languages during interaction.
Working Hours
The working hours for a bilingual nanny are typically agreed upon between the family and the nanny, based on the family’s specific needs. Common arrangements include:
Full time Live out: Standard full-time hours generally range from 8 to 10 hours per day, five days a week. These hours may vary slightly depending on the family’s schedule.
Part-Time Live-out bilingual nannies: generally work fewer hours, which may range from a few days a week to just a few hours per day.
Live-in bilingual nannies: usually work 10 to 12 hours per day, totalling 50 to 60 hours per week, over five days. Time off generally includes two full days per week.
Overtime for evening or over night care can be agreed upon, with additional pay.
Some families may require flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends babysitting, special events, travelling with the family or proxy parenting, this will be reflected in the salary.
The specifics of the schedule should be discussed and agreed upon during the hiring process to ensure both the family and nanny are aligned.
Salary
The salary of a bilingual nanny in London varies depending on their experience, qualifications, and the languages spoken.
Live-Out Bilingual Nannies: Earn from £20 per hour, which can increase to £25 per hour for highly experienced or specialised nannies.
Live-In Bilingual Nannies: Usually earn £600 to £800 per week, depending on the hours worked, their experience, and whether they are teaching a rare or in-demand language.
Highly sought-after languages or additional qualifications may lead to higher rates.