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The application form is fast and we'll let you know instantly if we have jobs near you so we don't waste your time.
The application form is fast and we'll let you know instantly if we have jobs near you so we don't waste your time.
We'll ask for contact details of two references. We'll email them and ask them a few questions.
One of these references will have seen you working with children (including babysitting or volunteering).
One of these references can be a character reference but can't be a family member.
You'll complete your profile. Add a warm & happy photo, tell families why you will make a good after school nanny and about your experience.
You'll be able to apply directly to families whose jobs you like.
You can choose a job with the right hours, location and age of children you enjoy working with.
Most families will want to interview and set up a paid trial with the kids before offering you the job.
Once you agree to the job offer we'll issue you a contract and help you get started in your new job.
The application form is fast and we'll let you know instantly if we have jobs near you so we don't waste your time.
We'll ask for contact details of two references. We'll email them and ask them a few questions.
One of these references will have seen you working with children (including babysitting or volunteering).
One of these references can be a character reference but can't be a family member.
You'll complete your profile. Add a warm & happy photo, tell families why you will make a good after school nanny and about your experience.
You'll be able to apply directly to families whose jobs you like.
You can choose a job with the right hours, location and age of children you enjoy working with.
Most families will want to interview and set up a paid trial with the kids before offering you the job.
Once you agree to the job offer we'll issue you a contract and help you get started in your new job.
Your pay includes your hourly wage plus 12.05% for holiday pay.
You’ll log your shifts in our app. The family you work for will approve them. You’ll be paid on the X of the month.
You’ve regularly babysat for family and friends. You might have volunteered with children, worked at an after school club or have other childcare experience.
You’ve worked with children for 1+ years in a continuous role such as volunteering, a nanny or in a nursery.
Alternatively, you’re a parent and have raised your own family.
You’ve worked for 2+ years in a professional childcare role such as a teacher, teaching assistant, nursery worker, nanny or childminder.
You’ve worked for 3+ years as a professional nanny.
You can set your own rate based on your experience and specialities.
2.40pm: You head to the school to pick up the children at 3pm
3pm: You’re greeted with big smiles and tales about their day
3.15pm: You arrive at the families house and it’s time for a healthy snack and some downtime before you start homework
3.30pm: You help with reading, encourage them when they get stuck – Koru Kids sent you some training on ‘growth mindset’ and it helps the children feel positive when things are hard
4pm: The children are busy with some arts and crafts as you make a quick dinner of pasta with a hidden vegetable sauce you found in the Koru Kids cookbook.
5pm: After dinner you stack the dishwasher and sit with the kids while they finish their crafts and lego masterpieces
6pm: The parents return and you give them a run-down of the afternoon. They are so grateful to return to happy children and know homework and dinner is taken care of.
No – you can become a nanny in many locations across the UK including Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Surrey, Hertforshire, and Berkshire.
No – anyone over the age of 18 can become a nanny.
No. We add a service fee on top of your pay to families. You’ll be paid teh agreed rate on your job offer but Koru Kids will also chareg teh family a fee. This makes sure you’re employed legally and protected with insurance.
It also covers our ongoing support to make sure you are supported and given the right training for your role.
Yes – most nannies only work for one family.
No – you don’t need any formal qualifications or experience to become a nanny. However, you need to have taken care of children before such as babysitting, volunteering or at a holiday camp.
Most families are looking for a nanny to help them for the school year during term-time. We ask that you can commit to a minimum of 3 months as families sometimes are looking for shorter-term roles.
You’ll also be able to do a trial shift with the family before you accept the job.
Nannies typically only look after one families children (or in a nanny share two families children). Nannies work in the children’s home whereas childminders work in their own home looking after children from different families. You can find more information on childminding here.
