Can anyone tell me what the current going rate for Nannies in Surrey is?

[katsh]

Hi, I am thinking of returning to work and am considering all childcare options. I have 3 dc's - 2 at 2 different schools and a 12 mth old. Can anyone advise how much I might expect to pay? Thanks

depending on nannies experience and qualifcations and whether they can drive. £6-£10 net an hr for live out.

What part of Surrey? Inside the M25 rates are higher, than outside.
Outside the M25 (where I live - West Surrey/Berkshire border) for a live-out nanny, you may find someone for £7-£10 per hour gross. Inside the M25, you would be looking £9-£14 gross per hour I would expect.

However, I feel it is an employers market at the moment. So offer what you feel that person is worth to you (based on what you can afford to pay) and see what happens. There seem to be quite a few nannies around looking for jobs, but not that many jobs around... thus it's an employers market.

Im a nanny (ones of those looking for work!)
living in Surrey near to weybridge and you pay for what you need. hours? location? number of children.....etc
Round here the charge is about £7-£10/hour

i live just outside j6 m25 and pay just over £10 per hour gross for a 1 day a week v experienced nanny

Thanks all. I'm outside the M25 and would possibly only be wanting 3 days each week. When you say £6-9 how do you determine whether it's 6 or 9 ? In the past I employed a nanny and used nannytax, is that the way to do it still? Can you also advise me as to the best places to advertise for a nanny, if I come to that decision? Thank you

on nannyjobs, here, mums net, families online

sorry that was meant to be net mums!! theres also nanny net you can advertise on

Realise I am really clueless when I start to ask these questions - but is it ever possible to get nannies who will do term time only ?

In the past I have done Term Time Only, but that was for full-time during Term Time. I would not say that it is that common, so I think it will limit the number of candidates who would apply. But it is always worth trying and seeing what response you get.
You would need to think about what happens with regard to the nannies holiday (I suggest you ask them to take it during school holidays, and let them know the school term dates - their working dates - as far in advance as possible... I used to get a full academic year of dates given to me in August. Use the Holiday Calculator to calculate how much holiday your nanny is entitled to, per year.

You will also need to think about how you do the pay. Splitting it over 12 months, then doing payroll monthly works quite well - though does mean that the nanny won't have been paid for what they have worked, though that only creates an issue if a nanny leaves part way through a school year. Discuss it with candidates - I would have thought most people would prefer a regular monthly income, than having a higher income during months they work and no income at all during school holidays.

With finding a nanny, as your requirements are not for someone to work full-time, use as many places as possible to advertise for a nanny. Use the various internet sites, also try local nanny agencies (you usually only pay a fee when you decide to take on someone they have put forward for the job).

How much you pay is negotiable between you and the nanny. Try advertising the job at the lower salary to start with, if no takers then up the salary. The aim for you as the employer is to secure the best candidate possible for the lowest cost. Nannies will have in their mind what they want to be paid, and may not even apply for a job which is not giving that salary. Others may apply and then try to talk you up to what they want to be paid. Generally I would say that the more experienced a nanny is, the higher pay they are likely to want. However I'm quite experienced and yet seem to not get paid as much as some college leavers seem to want. Remember that as you are outside of the M25, you are not in London and thus a nanny can't expect a London wage - they do however need enough to live-on, pay their mortgage, put fuel in their car etc. Many nannies talk NET salaries (that is, what they take home after tax). It is very important that you as the employer only agree a GROSS salary (salary before deductions), otherwise when there is a tax change, it could cost you a lot more to pay that person. A nanny working 3-days for you could also have another job, or many jobs, so you need to consider that their tax-code may be split between jobs, or your job may be done at Basic Rate tax.

NannyJob: Search Results for Live-Out Nanny, Surrey - this may help give you some idea as to what is currently being offered around the Surrey region to Live-Out nannies.

nannynick thank you very much. That is all really helpful so thanks for taking the time to post.

Hi Katsh

If you decide to look for a Nanny, I am an experienced NNEB looking for a part time role in Surrey/Hampshire if you are interested.

Thanks
Nikki

Thanks Nicola, I will let you know if I decide to go for the nanny option.

Hello Nicola,

I am looking for a Nanny from JAN 09, for two boys. One who will be 14months and the other 2months, for two days a week. We live in Lightwater.

Are you still looking for a looking for a role?

Hi

SNAP! I am also looking for a nanny to start Jan09, 2 girls 4 yrs (she would need dropping off and picking up from school in term time and 18 months for 2 days a week. We live in Egham so Nicola, maybe I could nannyshare you with Ooch?!

With regard to school holidays, one option is to offer to pay half rate for school holidays, as you don't need them to work, but you want them to stay free for when you do need them again.

Hi Lisa,

Thanks Lisa for responding. This is all new to me. Let me know if you manage to find someone and I will do the same.

ooch - you live in the same village as me!

I nanny in Lyne, near Egham. Salaries in the area tend to be around 8 to 11 gross per hour, though Ive known it to be 7 gross.

Hi Nanny Nick,

Any chance you have any recommendations in the area who are looking for Nanny role a couple of days a week?

Alas no. I'm not part of the social nanny scene... probably due to being a bloke and due to me not being all that social a person.

Hi Lisa/ooch

Sorry have just started a new position have you tried advertising on Gumntree or Nannyjobs?

Thanks
Nikki

ooch - Try putting a postcard sized ad in the postoffice window. Think its £1 per week.
www.nannyjob.co.uk is worth a try, £10 for a month.
Lollipop is a local ish nanny agency, who Ive found work through. May be worth chatting with Rachel/Sharon at the agency to see if they know of anyone who would be interested. I don't know how much they charge upon finding someone, could be quite costly.

Thanks Nannynick for your help will give these a whirl!!