Location: Marbella, Spain

Salary: 80,000€ gross per year.

Schedule: Rota position – 24-hour cover, 3 weeks on/off

Start Date: ASAP. Trials in March 2025.

The Family

A lovely, young family in Marbella is urgently seeking an experienced and nurturing nanny to care for their sweet 2.5-year-old boy, who has a younger sibling with their own dedicated nanny.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, engaging, and capable of fostering a loving and structured environment while encouraging the toddler’s independence and social-emotional growth. Creating a positive sibling bond is also a key part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow the toddler’s established routine, including meals, naps, and activities.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate developmental activities, including imaginative play, outdoor adventures, and early learning exercises.
• Work as part of a team with the rest of Nannies and under the Nanny Team Leader.
• Organize fun and engaging educational outings such as visits to parks, the zoo, museums, or nature walks.
• Encourage the toddler’s independence with self-care tasks like dressing and tidying up after play.
• Support gentle sibling interaction, fostering a loving bond between the two children.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the toddler when chef is off duty.
• Assist with occasional travel, ensuring the toddler’s comfort and engagement on trips.
• Maintain and organize the child’s play area, toys, and clothing.

Requirements

• Experience: Extensive experience working with toddlers, supporting their cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
• Languages: Fluent English is essential. Native English, Spanish, or German preferred.
• Personality: Warm, energetic, structured, and patient, with a genuine passion for toddler care.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, a proactive and creative approach to childcare.
• Swimming: Confident swimmer, as the role involves accompanying the child in the family’s indoor pool when needed.
• Active & Engaging: Must be energetic and hands-on, organizing both indoor and outdoor play and proactively researching new activities and entertainment.
• Passport: EU passport or residency permit required for ease of travel and legal compliance.

Additional Perks

• Travel to and from the candidate’s base (within the EU) covered by the family for each shift.
• Private accommodation provided in the family home.
• 24/7 security on-site – a helpful and supportive household team ensures safety and peace of mind.

Job Reference: CE110

If you are a highly experienced nanny with a passion for working with toddlers and are ready to join a loving family in Marbella, we’d love to hear from you!