I need to find a part-time Nanny. My wonderful Nanny has handed notice in (family commitments). We currently do pay her 24 k per annum for 3 days, but she has over 30 years of experience and has been with us since my little one was 6 months olds.
I rang an agency today and they said no one wants a part-time role unless you are prepared to pay £13 - 15 per hour gross. I am looking to offer £10 hour for 3 days work (this equates to 20K per annum). I am aware it may be on the low end (in the SE); however, my children are all at pre-school/school now so some of the day would be just waiting around for them/being on call for sickness.
I was surprised there was not nursery nurses, "junior nannies" wanting a first position. 20K is more then you get paid round here for 5 days in a nursery and for equivalent hours.
We've thought about au pair but my youngest is only 3 and I think she's a bit little, maybe in a few years.
Am I being unreasonable in my search? Shall I tell my husband he is becoming a house husband (as if we go over 20K then after we've paid tax we would actually make a loss)?
Where could I advertise for a "junior nanny"? Anyone had any success with Childcare.co.uk. I thought I could also advertise at the local college which runs NVQs in childcare.