SW london, how much would I be looking at, net, for a part time nanny?

[emeraldgirl1]

It would be for one child, probably starting in a few months when baby is 8m or thereabouts.

I work from home so I can offer quite a bit of flexibility time wise so maybe it would suit a nanny who has another job eg with older children who are at school most of the day.

I would be looking for someone roughly 2 days or 4 mornings a week though, I don't know if part time costs more?

Any advice gratefully received, I am very new to all this!

Are there other at-home options that might be better? A live out au pair for example? We like our privacy so wouldn't want a live in, lovely though I'm sure that is if you like that.

It's my PFB (!) so instinctively I feel I am prepared to pay more for someone who would really do her loads of good, nice fun play etc rather than a simple babysitting type role. Would that have to come from a more experienced aka expensive nanny...?

We aren't made of money though and we are in an expensive part of the world so any advice on how to keep costs as low as poss would be great!

I would imagine £12+ per hour GROSS.

Do not agree a net wage, especially as it is part time work, as the person is likely to have other employment.

Part time is harder to recruit, probably no real premium on wage but something like 4 mornings I feel would be hard to find someone who wanted to do the job.

As you are new to all this, where have you got the idea about net wages? Have you talked to a nanny agency and been told by them about net wage agreements?

Most jobs in this country are paid gross, so why would a nanny be any different?

I've been told £12.50 per hour, if that helps (similar area but further out).

Don't think in net. Don't budget using net. Don't contract for net.

£11-£12 gross is probably average for an experienced/qualified nanny.

Sorry, I meant gross... A mis-think!! Baby brain... Thanks everyone.

Yes I had wondered if four mornings would be a bit odd so I think I need to be looking for a couple of whole days.

4 mornings might well work okay. It's a position that a before and after school nanny could do if they could start after 9am. Maybe advertise both and see what response you get.

Thanks nbee!

I would say you need x hours which can be 4 mornings or 2 whole days and you can be flexible.

A live out au pair a) doesn't exist and b) is effectively a less experienced and qualified nanny so not something you're going to want to go for really. You may find some applicants are living in as au pairs in your area and are qualified early childhood teachers/nannies/nurses in their own country but want to improve their English so are living as au pairs with other families. I wouldn't discount any such applicants out of hand but really it's a case of putting it out there and seeing what you get.

Agree with other posters. There are two websites you might find useful to get a feel for what options there are: nappyvalley.net (SW London focused) and childcare.co.uk (national, free to advertise your position, see what response you get)