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How much to expect? Nannies please help!

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SuperNanny20 · 08/06/2010 22:15

Hello all,

I have 4 years experience as a nanny, not qualified. However, OFSTED and a few specialist certificates in the field.

I have been offered a position:

  • 5 days a week 7.30am to 7.30pm, However mum and dad would want me to listen out for DCs from 6.30am - as it would be unsettling if they saw mummy and daddy in the morning ( thinking its weekend etc)
  • 3 nights babysitting.
  • Light housekeeping.
  • 4 weeks holiday... all decided for by the family. ( demanding jobs)
  • Own nanny flat in the basement.
  • 2 children aged 6months and 2.

They say between £325 and £400.. I personally am thinking £380+ .

Sorry if i sound too greedy

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nannynick · 08/06/2010 22:27

£350 gross per week I suspect is what may be on offer.
As it's a live-in job, National Minimum Wage does not apply, so they can in theory pay you anything they like.
I don't do live in so not sure if it's good or bad. How does it compare to other live-in jobs in the area?
Make sure you know if they are talking a Gross Wage or a Net Wage. On here we recommend that Employers talk Gross wage, as that is the figure used for calculating tax.

Statutory holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks, you are aware of that aren't you? That 5.6 weeks can include Bank Holidays - so if you get ALL bank holidays in addition to the 4 weeks, then you are at the 5.6 week mark.