Who We Are
The Founder
Natasha Earl was born and raised in London. Having studied Theatre and Performing Arts her dream was to work in the theatre. However, having worked in hospitality and retail during her studies she found her niche in recruitment. Her career began in High Street recruitment before she briefly became a Head Hunter in Rec to Rec. Not enjoying the bullish techniques used and preferring a more gentle and personal approach to recruitment she decided to open her own Nanny Agency in 2004. The business has grown from strength to strength and Natasha prides herself on the role she plays within Burlington Nannies. She is open and honest and has built up a good rapport with both clients and candidates.
Natasha is at the forefront of Burlington Nannies and when you speak with her you will see she is personable, nonjudgmental and approachable.
Clients
Burlington Nannies is a dedicated agency and we pride ourselves on seeking high calibre professionals to work in your home. Whether it be Nannies or Household staff.
We believe that our success is down to the personal service we offer to all of our clients. We personally meet each and every candidate who registers with Burlington Nannies. Each interview lasts approximately one hour. The time is spent finding out more about the candidate’s skills, qualifications and previous work experience. Along with their views on childcare, discipline, nutrition and educational, emotional and physical development. Having a nanny with the right experience and qualifications is key, but equally important is the personality match with the family.
When introducing a candidate we provide the following:
- A full and detailed CV
- Brief description of the candidate
- Copies of identifications of which Burlington Nannies have seen originals of (i.e. Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate.
- Copies of relevant childcare certificates
- A minimum of two references supplied by previous employers that have also been verified by Burlington Nannies
- We confirm that the candidate holds a clear Criminal Record Disclosure
Throughout the whole process we will keep in close contact with the client. We will only select and present candidates that we truly believe are suitable for your position. We match by the qualifications, experience and personality required. We will give a full description of the vacancy to the prospective candidates. Once they confirm they are interested we will only then forward their details to the you. We will communicate between the candidate and the client to arrange the initial telephone/zoom interview before a face to face interview. Most interviews are held at the family home. However, should overseas clients wish to interview in the UK we will happily make arrangements for interviews to be held at our offices or in a hotel lounge. Once an offer of employment has been confirmed in writing we will assist in the organisation of contracts, nanny tax, travel arrangements and health insurance.
Nannies
We strongly recommend a contract is agreed and signed between Nanny and Employer before starting which covers all aspects of the position. Please contact us for further information and a sample contract which can be tailored to suit your individual needs.
Accommodation
A Live in Nanny needs to have her own bedroom and bathroom. Occasionally separate accommodation is available away from the main part of the house, which gives both the Nanny and the family a greater degree of privacy. Please note “House rules” should be discussed and agreed before start date.
Working Hours and Holiday Entitlement
This will be agreed depending on the position but are usually 10 – 12 hours per day over a 5 day week. Live-in Nannies usually include one or two nights babysitting per week, whilst daily nannies would be paid extra for babysitting. Many families are now opting for rota nannies should they require 24 hour care for their children.
Holiday entitlement should be agreed before starting but is usually a minimum of 4 weeks paid holiday with Bank holidays off or paid in lieu.
General Duties
- Plan and organise the daily schedule for the children
- Prepare and cook healthy well balanced meals
- Establish or follow children’s individual routines to include nursery or school runs, extracurricular activities, friends and family visits
- Keep parents regularly updated on progress and daily activities
- Organise stimulating, fun, outdoor activities
- Be aware of different stages of children’s development and support their learning
- Develop a close and trusting relationship
- Supervise children at all times, making sure children are always safe
- Keep children’s bedroom, bathroom, play areas and kitchen all clean and tidy
- Teach and encourage children to have good manners
- Instil good discipline following Parents guidelines
- Keep toys and child related equipment all in good order and put away at the end of the day (i.e. pushchairs, bikes)
- Establish or follow good Bath time and Bed time routine
- Wash and iron children’s laundry and have clothes such as school uniform ready for the following day
MATERNITY NURSES
The role of the Maternity Nurse is one of support, guidance and care for both Mum and New Baby.
Maternity Nurses sometimes known as Maternity Nannies, Post Natal Carers or Baby Nurses are usually trained or experienced Nurses, Midwives or Nannies who specialise in Newborn Care. Some will specialise or have additional knowledge and expertise in particular areas such as Twins, Premature Births and C-sections, Special Care babies, Breast feeding, Routine and Sleep Training.
Tailored to the individual family a Maternity Nurse will provide invaluable guidance with General Baby care. At Burlington Maternity each Maternity Nurse is registered, personally interviewed and references verified and updated before their CV is forwarded. They will have a current Paediatric First Aid Certificate and CRB check. For your own reassurance we recommend that you also speak to a selection of previous references personally.
The Role of the Maternity Nurse
The role of the Maternity Nurse is one of support, guidance and care for both Mum and New Baby.
A maternity nurse can be booked from between 1 – 12 weeks or longer if needed and will work a 5 or 6 day week and be on call 24 hrs (with a 2-4 hour break each day).
A Maternity nurse is self-employed and will be paid directly on a weekly or monthly basis in the region of £300 to 600 per day for a single baby (more for twins or multiples).
She is able to teach and guide a new Mum thus giving her confidence and reassurance with her first baby.
A Mum who has undergone a C-section or difficult birth will need more recovery time and everyday help (not being able to lift things or drive for 6 weeks).
GOVERNESS
British and bilingual Governesses are in high demand especially for overseas families. A Governess is a Professional Teacher and Educator to the children within the family home. They usually have a degree in Education and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and qualifications. They are responsible for the education, social development and cultural awareness of school age children within a private household.
It is possible to find a Governess who specialises or concentrates in a particular area such as language, music, sport and art depending on the individual families’ requirements and situation.
A Governess is able to supplement or complement the children’s education, where certain subjects are not covered at school or in need of extra tuition.
It might be that the family travel extensively and need to home-school their children or help bridge some gaps in their education.
With relocation to a different country, where languages and education levels might be different, employing a Governess can provide invaluable help to both parents and children.
Older children in need of tutoring with certain subjects to pass exams or entry into a certain school or college can benefit enormously from personalised tuition with an experienced Governess.
As part of their role a Bilingual Governess is often asked to teach a second language (Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Mandarin …)
Governesses will work alongside a Nanny but are normally not expected to do any household duties.
Recognised qualifications include:
QTS (Qualified Teacher status)
Teacher Training Certificate
PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)
EYFS (Early Years Professional Status)
MA in Education
BA in Education
TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
If you are an experienced, Nanny, Governess or Maternity nurse looking for a new position please complete the registration form and attach your full and detailed cv. We will be in touch shortly to register with Burlington Nannies