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Job Description

On behalf of our partner agency in Switzerland we are recruiting for an English speaking international family who have moved to Switzerland this Spring 2025.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a professional, loving, career nanny to work for a fun young family in Switzerland and when they travel for holiday or work engagements (they often travel to the UK).

The family are located in Crans Montana, a beautiful town and resort in the high alps. The area has plenty of facilities, social and sporting opportunities. The family can arrange a ski pass for nanny if she likes to ski.

Their little daughter will be attending the nearby very good school. The family is expecting to expand their family this year.

The nanny's role will be a mixture of sole charge, shared care, and also some proxy parenting. The family values routine and life at home will be fairly planned and structured. They like to keep structure when they travel as it makes things so much easier.

They are an easy-going, relaxed family who are keen to provide their children with a  natural and traditional childhood. Their daughter adores books, stories, crafting and going to the park and playground. She doesn't yet know about screens and sugar for instance.

The family is looking for a nanny who shares their child-rearing views.

This family is happy, loving, conscientious and cheerful and are looking for a nanny who is similar-minded.

Nanny should be looking for a long term position, as they really want the children to bond with nanny and vice versa and stay for years!

They would love to engage a Norland nanny, but if that is not possible due to passports, then someone who has other similar qualifications in childcare.

They hope to be able to offer their nanny her own separate apartment or annexe, but initially she may need to live in their house for the first weeks. The family offers a separate bedroom and bathroom of course.

It is very helpful if the nanny can :

Drive (car provided)

Swim

Prepare nutritious meals for children (batch cooking also)

Requirements

Warm, easy-going, and kind personality, with a genuine love for children.

Non-smoking position.

Strong communication skills able to speak good English. A French speaker could be advantageous.

Experience caring for babies and toddlers, with the ability to plan engaging, age-appropriate activities.

Patient and creative in engaging young children, introducing games, and spending time outdoors.

Physically active and enjoys outdoor activities, aligning with the family’s love for nature and a sporty lifestyle.

Flexible and adaptable to the family’s schedule, including occasional changes in parents’ work hours or plans.

Willingness to support with light child-related household duties, such as tidying the kitchen and assisting with meal preparation.

Ability to maintain a clean and organized personal space if living in.

Ability to work collaboratively with parents when they are present at home.

Up to date Enhanced DBS

Full driving licence and able to drive locally

Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate

Right to work in Switzerland  (EU or Swiss passport, or Swiss work permit valid for the next few years)

Good references for recent and relevant nanny work

Childcare qualifications

Able to run after small children

Requirements

Good references for recent and relevant nanny jobs Able to drive and holding full driving licence Please note this is a strictly non-smoking position Up to date, criminal history check Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate Right to work in Switzerland, or EU passport Speak fluent English, or good English and fluent French.