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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.

References

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.

Profile

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.

Apply for jobs

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.

Get Hired

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.

Apply

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.

References

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.

Profile

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.

Apply for jobs

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.

Get Hired

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

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 7th of the month.

Level 1

  • Under 21: £11.85 per hour in London or £11.15 outside
  • Over 21: £13.35 per hour 

You’ve got experience looking after children e.g. babysitting or volunteering but don’t yet have a year of continuous work. 

Level 2

£13.50 per hour

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. 

Level 3

from £13.75 per hour

You’ve worked for 2+ years in a professional childcare role such as a teacher, teaching assistant, nursery worker, nanny or childminder. 

Level 4

from £14+ per hour

You’ve worked for 3+ years as a professional nanny.

You can set your own rate based on your experience and specialities. 

Kids walking home from school

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 family’s 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.

A day in the life of a Koru Kids nanny

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Other frequently asked questions

The family will be your employer. Koru Kids manage all the admin on their behalf to make sure everything is set up for you correctly. 

No – you can become a nanny in many locations across the UK. We’ll tell you how many family jobs are near you within 60 seconds when you apply.  

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 the agreed rate on your job offer but Koru Kids will also charge the 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.