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Greatnan

Nanny in Brighton And Hove

5 stars

Female Member since May 2012 Last Updated Jun 2023 Last Login Dec 2023

My Summary

Part Time Nanny
Live Out Nanny
Full Driving Licence
DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
Newborn Experience
Montessori Trained
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

Update - Not currently looking for work.

Thank you for looking at my profile!

My name is Sarah, I'm 37 and living in Southwick.

I recently had my own baby and am now starting to look for a part-time role as my maternity leave will be coming to an end soon.

UPDATE - I will be dropping my daughter off at my parents house in West Worthing (I'm in Southwick) so something in Worthing or that direction would be ideal. I'm looking for full days rather than before or after school positions.

I'm a professional, highly experienced nanny and love looking after children!

I love being outside in the sunshine (weather permitting!) and enjoy playdates, parks and baby groups.

I trained at Sheen Montessori Nursery in Richmond, London. The Montessori approach still has a special place in my heart.

I have up to date DBS and first aid. I have also been Ofsted registered in the past for previous families and happy to do this again if you require it.

I have over 9 years' experience as a sole-charge nanny and 5 years' experience working in private Montessori nurseries and pre-schools. I most recently worked at Shoreham College Pre-School.

I have looked after children from newborn to 6 years of age. I have experience of looking after more than one child sole-charge.

I have worked as a nanny in London and the Brighton area.

I'm still in touch with all my previous families and love catching up with the children, even if it does make me feel very old!

I have an NVQ Level 3 in childcare and various Montessori courses.

I have excellent references from my previous 4 families and nursery managers.

Experienced in baby-led weaning, potty training, establishing routine and gentle sleep training.

I'm a clean and tidy person and always clean up after myself when looking after the children.

Happy to take on nursery duties, light housework and run errands. Typical duties include: loading and unloading dishwasher, post office trips, children's laundry, unpacking online food shop, picking up dry cleaning, purchasing birthday cards and presents for children's parties and replenishing fridge/cupboards with essentials.

I have also taken children for hair cuts, shoe shopping and to see the family GP when they have been unwell.

I am educated to post graduate level with a degree in history so very able to support homework. Excellent understanding of EYFS, phonics and various reading trees. Also very creative. I paint in my spare time and have an Etsy shop!

I am also a keen cook and able to prepare healthy meals from scratch.

Driver with own car. No points etc.

Thanks for reading, I'm aware it's rather long.

Please send me a message if this sounds like a good fit.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Sarah

My Experience

Most recently worked at Shoreham College Pre-School before going on maternity leave
Over 9 years' experience as a nanny
3 years' experience as a Montessori teacher at Montessori nursery

My Qualifications

NVQ Level 3, ECAT, Montessori Courses, Ofsted registered, First Aid, DBS

Post Graduate Degree

BA Hons degree in History, 2:1

A - Levels in History, Art and Sociology

10 GCSEs

My Availability

Looking for a nannying position
Part-time
Around 2 days a week
Flexible on the days and start date

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes no no
After School yes yes yes yes yes no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 12/06/2023

My Fees

  • Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)

Fees are dependant on the number of hours.

My Documents

  • image/svg+xml UK Driving Licence (added 09/06/2020)
  • Reference: Reference from first nanny role for PGCE application (added 09/06/2020)
  • Reference: Relating to nursery position (added 09/06/2020)
  • First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 09/06/2020)
  • Exam Certificate: BA Hons in History (added 09/06/2020)
  • Exam Certificate: Montessori qualifications (added 09/06/2020)
  • Exam Certificate: NVQ level 3 (added 09/06/2020)
  • UK Passport (added 09/06/2020)
  • DBS Check (added 09/06/2020)
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Reviews

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Sarah has been with us for 3 afternoons a week since end of February 2020. Having Sarah around has been invaluable to us and I could not be happier with how things have worked out. Sarah has built a very strong relationship with Helen [15 months old] and I think they enjoy each other's company. They go on an outing once a day when the weather permits. Sarah is great at coming up with different activities. I feel completely confident that any activity Sarah does with Helen will be safe and fun! Sarah often sends me photos so I know what they have been up to.

I have found Sarah to be always reliable, organised, flexible and is a pleasure to have in our home. Sarah has been supportive with any routine that we have set for Helen and follows our wishes unquestioningly.

I work from home and I keep myself out of the way, which we have found works well, but I do enjoy that I can often hear laughter coming from the room.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Vera Vera about Avatar for GreatNan GreatNan on 20/03/2020

Sarah looked after my daughter full time from the age of 5mths until she went to nursery at 2yo. Sarah fitted in with our family really well, she was super organised, never late and really calm. She established great routines for Nuala and guided us through the weaning stage really well. Nuala has turned out to be a very socially confident toddler and loves Sarah to bits; they still meet up occasionally for playdates and Nuala loves seeing her. Would highly recommend!

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Hove2017 Hove2017 about Avatar for GreatNan GreatNan on 15/03/2020

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