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male au pair wanted

male au pair wanted

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Brixton, south west London
Lovely, experienced, flexible, happy and committed au pair needed for a family with two children (two boys aged 5 and 22 months) starting immediately.. They would expect you to work about 35 hours per week (usually 7:30 – 9:00am and then again in the afternoon from 4 – 7:00pm). You would also be available to baby-sit two nights a week. Duties will include getting the children ready for school/nursery in the morning, collecting them from school/nursery in the afternoon, being confident and able to take them for walks to the playground, being creative to set up art and craft sessions at home, and being organised to help with homework and reading if necessary. The ideal candidate is experienced in dealing with kids of a similar age and is willing to do housework (children’s rooms and playroom) and children’s laundry and can prepare healthy meals for the children. You would have your own bedroom with own bathroom connected to the bedroom and wireless internet connection and TV. They need someone who can take care of the youngest on a full time basis until July 12, when he can start nursery. The aupair will be paid extra for this time.
Salary: £100 per week. Start: August-at least 10 months. Ref: Lina

Long term au pairs needed for the UK

Long term au pairs needed for the UK

Publié le par sandrine.udin

Here is a list of families looking for a long term au pair. If you are interested by one of them, please contact us via our contact form on www.theenglishcorner.fr

Brixton, south west London
Lovely, experienced, flexible, happy and committed au pair needed for a family with
two children (two boys aged 5 and 22 months) starting immediately. They would expect
you to work about 35 hours per week (usually 7:30 – 9:00am and then again in the
afternoon from 4 – 7:00pm). You would also be available to baby-sit two nights a
week. Duties will include getting the children ready for school/nursery in the
morning, collecting them from school/nursery in the afternoon, being confident and
able to take them for walks to the playground, being creative to set up art and
craft sessions at home, and being organised to help with homework and reading if
necessary. The ideal candidate is experienced in dealing with kids of a similar age
and is willing to do housework (children’s rooms and playroom) and children’s
laundry and can prepare healthy meals for the children. You would have your own
bedroom with own bathroom connected to the bedroom and wireless internet connection
and TV. They need someone who can take care of the youngest on a full time basis
until July 12, when he can start nursery. The aupair will be paid extra for this
time.
Salary: £100 per week. Start: ASAP-at least 10 months. Ref: LCGORDON

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Greenwich, South East London
Live in Mothers Help required for friendly family with one lovely boy aged 2 and
gorgeous dog aged 12 in a beautiful part of London. Working days are Mon-Fri. Mon,
and Tues 11 hours, Wed 4 hours, Thurs and Fri 11 hours so a total of 48 hours per
week. Evenings and weekends are free. The mothers help also needs to drive. The
Mothers help will have her own lovely bedroom with TV and shared bathroom.
Salary: £160-£200 / week depending on experience. Start: Aug/Sept for at least 8
months. Ref: LCTROUG

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Highbury, north London, close to Arsenal tube station
Lovely family with a 7 year old boy is looking for an Aupair to join them. They also
have a 11 year old girl but she is away at boarding school. Driver is a must. Main
duties will be school run in the morning to take boy to school which is 1 hour
drive. After school 2:30pm to pick up boy from school until 6:30pm. He normally goes
on play dates and need help with homework, cook for him. The boy is very sporty. The
Aupair is also welcome to cook for the family nothing fancy though but fresh healthy
food. The family is very easy going and friendly. The family lives is a great
location in London with lots of bars and restaurant and shops nearby. The Aupair
will have her own separate floor with a big double bedroom her own bathroom
connected to the bedroom. There is internet in the house and skype on the computer.
Separate phone for the aupair if she prefers. Automatic car is provided. Monday to
Friday 25-35 hours per week.
Salary: depends on candidate and hours but good salary. Start: end of
August/beginning of September. Ref: LCANNETTE

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Fulham, South west London
Live in au pair/mother’s help for family with 5 school aged children. The ages are
twin boys 11 years, 1 boy 8 years and twin girl and boy age 5 years. They are
looking for someone who loves a busy and noisy household and who can join in
accordingly. Looking for someone prepared to muck in and help with basic domestic
duties, whilst also being able to over-see homework and bed time. 30-35 hours per
week and more hours on the school holidays and the aupair will then be paid around
£180 depending on how many hours extra she works. They also have a cleaner who comes
6 hours per week. They also have 1 cat and one hamster! Fluent English and a
flexible and mature attitude preferred. Term time hours approx 6-7 hours/day
Mon-Fri. Hols – longer hours but will be paid more accordingly. The Aupair will
have her own lovely bedroom with TV and also her own bathroom.
Salary – £120-£150/week. Start Sept-Oct-1 year. Ref: LCTHOMPSON

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Ickenham, 50 min with the tube to central London
Aupair needed for a lovely family with two adorable girls ages 3 ½ and 1 ½ yrs old.
Ideally the Aupair should be over 21 and have experience with young children. The
Aupair will have a lovely bedroom and shared bathroom. Saturday, Sunday and Mondays
are free. Working days are Tues-Fri maximum 35 hours per week but normally 30 hours
per week. They don’t need a driver. There are two great schools nearby, Uxbridge
College and Brunel University.
Salary: £80 per week. Start: Last week in August-end of July 2011. Ref:LCSALLY

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Streatham, SW London
Au pair for very lovely family with a girl aged 16 months. Mother is working
part-time so au pair needs to be alone with the girl 3 days a week from 7.30 to 4.
Hours of work will be between 20 and 30 per week. 75% of work will be taking care of
the girl and 25% house work. The Aupair doesn’t have to drive. The family is looking
for someone who likes toddlers and has a responsible and mature personality. There
will be lots of free time for the Aupair to take English classes or anything else.
Main duties: Playing with the girl feeding her, go for walks, take her to music
classes, loading and unloading dishwasher, preparing simple meals for the baby.
Keeping kitchen tidy and clean and general dusting, Loading and unloading laundry
into washing machine, Putting washed clothes away, Keeping baby’s room tidy. Light
shopping. Family has a cat. Accommodation: Lovely separate bedroom with TV. They
have had a Swedish aupair from us who stayed long term and she has been very happy
here.
Salary: 90 -120 depending on hours. Start ASAP-long term. Ref: REPMGMARGARITA

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Au-pair jobs outside London

Sussex but moving to Yorkshire in November
Lovely family with two boys, six and 10 years old is looking for a friendly Aupair
to join them. They have always had au pairs who have been very happy here and they
would love to have someone who will be both independent and enjoy family life.
Duties: 25/30 hours work a week. Help the boys up in morning, make breakfast, get
them ready for school, and look after them when they get back (One at 3.30 and the
other at 6 pm) – prepare dinner, help with homework and play with them. They would
like someone bit older (21 plus) and someone who drives so they can help with the
school run. The au pair will also be expected to do the general housework, washing,
ironing and cooking. The au pair should have a genuine interest for children and
enjoy the rough and tumble of boys. During the day the au pair can do English
lessons or take another paid job in her spare time. Some weekends the children go to
London and the au pair would take them to London and could stay there and enjoy the
weekend in London. If the family wants them to baby sit during the weekend they
would be paid by him but they are at liberty to say no. There is also a dog (Daphne)
and it would be nice if the au pair liked dogs and took her out for walks. The
Aupair will share her own lovely flat with the granny and have her own bedroom and
own bath room and there is internet in the main house.
Salary: £75-100 per week. Start: ASAP- at least 10 months. Ref: LCCRISP

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Au-pair Cobham, just outside London
Swedish family with 3 boys aged, 16, 13 and 8 years is looking for a live-in
au-pair. It’s mainly the 8 year old who needs looking after. Driving required.
Previous experience of working with children is preferable. Possibility to study
offered. Must speak good English or Swedish. The Aupair will have her own lovely
separate bedroom with TV and shared bathroom. Working days are Mon-Fri 25 hours per
week. The working hours are 7am-9am and then in the afternoon between 3pm-6:30pm.
Light house work is included but they have a cleaner who comes 6 hours per week. We
have placed aupairs with this family for many years and everybody has been very
happy here. You are also welcome to speak to their current Aupair from Germany.
Salary: Around £120 per week net. Start August: at least 1 year. Ref: LCAGRUP

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Gerrards Cross ( 25 min by train to Central London )
Prefer Swedish speaking au pair for a family with 2 children, aged 11 years girl and
8 years boy. Helping them in the mornings and to look after children in the
afternoon, some light housework is included, but family has a cleaner. Very nice and
kind family that we have know for many years and who previous au pairs highly
recommend. Mother is English and father is Swedish. Monday to Friday, 30 hours per
week. There are also lots of au pairs in this area and the family has many friends
who have Aupairs. There are lots of good language schools nearby. Au pair will get
her own very nice separate bedroom with TV and shared bathroom with children. They
don’t need a driver.
Salary: £120 per week. Start: mid June or late August for 10 months-1 year. Ref:
AUBERNSTON

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Guernsey island (http://www.visitguernsey.com <http://www.visitguernsey.com> )
Au pair for a family with 2 kids. Girl aged 6 and a boy aged 8. Hours – 7.15 – 9am
to get kids ready for school when mum not around in the mornings and then 2.15pm –
7pm daily – school run, after school clubs (ballet, horse riding, tennis, swimming
etc) plus help with reading/spelling, playing, teatime and bath/bedtime. Mum works
in London a couple of days per week and the rest from home. Dad works from home.
They are looking for a driver who can drive kids to school and after school
activities. Au pair will be able to use the car during her free time as well. Very
laid back family, live 50 yards from sandy beach in countryside. They are looking
for someone friendly and outgoing. Lots to do here – sailing, boating, surfing,
walking etc. 5 min drive from the town. Family also have a 2yrs old old cocker
spaniel. The family have a long term au pair currently who will be returning home in
July. Au pair gets own room and shares bathroom with kids (own bathroom when
extension complete towards end of this year). Use of own sitting room in
evenings/free time with TV/DVD/Computer plus internet. We have known this family for
many years and all the aupairs have been super happy here!
Salary: £80 per week. Start: Aug/Sept-at least 10 months. Ref: AUWOOLLAND

One of our nice families who have hosted our au pairs before will need a new
long-term French au pair for a year from July [or it could be 1/August]. Family
profile…

Jessica F and Matthew V live in NW London, not far from local coordinator. Jessica
works as a lawyer and Matthew is a management consultant. They live in a house with
a garden and they have an allotment 

They have sons age 9 and 4 and a baby girl who was born in December. Jessica is at
home now as the baby is young. They will need the au pair to work slightly longer
than usual hours during the summer holiday and she will be paid more, but from the
beginning of September both boys will go to school and later in the year the baby
will go to nursery because Jessica will return to work. They have a guinea-pig 

They employ a weekly cleaning woman so only light household duties and when the boys
are at school it will be a regular 25 hours a week + a little babysitting and the
pocket-money will be £70 a week. They au pair has her own bedroom and shares a
bathroom with the boys. They are an English family – Church of England.

They will obviously need a responsible girl, not too young, with a reasonable level
of English. No-smoker. Not a driver. ref- MaggyD

long term au pairs required for the UK

long term au pairs required for the UK

Publié le par sandrine.udin

Voici une liste (non exhausttive) de familles cherchant des jeunes filles au pair. Si vous êtes intéressée par une de ces familles, merci de nous contacter par le biais de notre formulaire contact sur www.theenglishcorner.fr

Brixton, south west London
Lovely, experienced, flexible, happy and committed au pair needed for a family with
two children (two boys aged 5 and 22 months) starting immediately. They would expect
you to work about 35 hours per week (usually 7:30 – 9:00am and then again in the
afternoon from 4 – 7:00pm). You would also be available to baby-sit two nights a
week. Duties will include getting the children ready for school/nursery in the
morning, collecting them from school/nursery in the afternoon, being confident and
able to take them for walks to the playground, being creative to set up art and
craft sessions at home, and being organised to help with homework and reading if
necessary. The ideal candidate is experienced in dealing with kids of a similar age
and is willing to do housework (children’s rooms and playroom) and children’s
laundry and can prepare healthy meals for the children. You would have your own
bedroom with own bathroom connected to the bedroom and wireless internet connection
and TV. They need someone who can take care of the youngest on a full time basis
until July 12, when he can start nursery. The aupair will be paid extra for this
time.
Salary: £100 per week. Start: ASAP-at least 10 months. Ref: LCGORDON

________________________________

Greenwich, South East London
Live in Mothers Help required for friendly family with one lovely boy aged 2 and
gorgeous dog aged 12 in a beautiful part of London. Working days are Mon-Fri. Mon,
and Tues 11 hours, Wed 4 hours, Thurs and Fri 11 hours so a total of 48 hours per
week. Evenings and weekends are free. The mothers help also needs to drive. The
Mothers help will have her own lovely bedroom with TV and shared bathroom.
Salary: £160-£200 / week depending on experience. Start: Aug/Sept for at least 8
months. Ref: LCTROUG

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Highbury, north London, close to Arsenal tube station
Lovely family with a 7 year old boy is looking for an Aupair to join them. They also
have a 11 year old girl but she is away at boarding school. Driver is a must. Main
duties will be school run in the morning to take boy to school which is 1 hour
drive. After school 2:30pm to pick up boy from school until 6:30pm. He normally goes
on play dates and need help with homework, cook for him. The boy is very sporty. The
Aupair is also welcome to cook for the family nothing fancy though but fresh healthy
food. The family is very easy going and friendly. The family lives is a great
location in London with lots of bars and restaurant and shops nearby. The Aupair
will have her own separate floor with a big double bedroom her own bathroom
connected to the bedroom. There is internet in the house and skype on the computer.
Separate phone for the aupair if she prefers. Automatic car is provided. Monday to
Friday 25-35 hours per week.
Salary: depends on candidate and hours but good salary. Start: end of
August/beginning of September. Ref: LCANNETTE

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Fulham, South west London
Live in au pair/mother’s help for family with 5 school aged children. The ages are
twin boys 11 years, 1 boy 8 years and twin girl and boy age 5 years. They are
looking for someone who loves a busy and noisy household and who can join in
accordingly. Looking for someone prepared to muck in and help with basic domestic
duties, whilst also being able to over-see homework and bed time. 30-35 hours per
week and more hours on the school holidays and the aupair will then be paid around
£180 depending on how many hours extra she works. They also have a cleaner who comes
6 hours per week. They also have 1 cat and one hamster! Fluent English and a
flexible and mature attitude preferred. Term time hours approx 6-7 hours/day
Mon-Fri. Hols – longer hours but will be paid more accordingly. The Aupair will
have her own lovely bedroom with TV and also her own bathroom.
Salary – £120-£150/week. Start Sept-Oct-1 year. Ref: LCTHOMPSON

________________________________

Ickenham, 50 min with the tube to central London
Aupair needed for a lovely family with two adorable girls ages 3 ½ and 1 ½ yrs old.
Ideally the Aupair should be over 21 and have experience with young children. The
Aupair will have a lovely bedroom and shared bathroom. Saturday, Sunday and Mondays
are free. Working days are Tues-Fri maximum 35 hours per week but normally 30 hours
per week. They don’t need a driver. There are two great schools nearby, Uxbridge
College and Brunel University.
Salary: £80 per week. Start: Last week in August-end of July 2011. Ref:LCSALLY

________________________________

Streatham, SW London
Au pair for very lovely family with a girl aged 16 months. Mother is working
part-time so au pair needs to be alone with the girl 3 days a week from 7.30 to 4.
Hours of work will be between 20 and 30 per week. 75% of work will be taking care of
the girl and 25% house work. The Aupair doesn’t have to drive. The family is looking
for someone who likes toddlers and has a responsible and mature personality. There
will be lots of free time for the Aupair to take English classes or anything else.
Main duties: Playing with the girl feeding her, go for walks, take her to music
classes, loading and unloading dishwasher, preparing simple meals for the baby.
Keeping kitchen tidy and clean and general dusting, Loading and unloading laundry
into washing machine, Putting washed clothes away, Keeping baby’s room tidy. Light
shopping. Family has a cat. Accommodation: Lovely separate bedroom with TV. They
have had a Swedish aupair from us who stayed long term and she has been very happy
here.
Salary: 90 -120 depending on hours. Start ASAP-long term. Ref: REPMGMARGARITA

________________________________

Au-pair jobs outside London

Sussex but moving to Yorkshire in November
Lovely family with two boys, six and 10 years old is looking for a friendly Aupair
to join them. They have always had au pairs who have been very happy here and they
would love to have someone who will be both independent and enjoy family life.
Duties: 25/30 hours work a week. Help the boys up in morning, make breakfast, get
them ready for school, and look after them when they get back (One at 3.30 and the
other at 6 pm) – prepare dinner, help with homework and play with them. They would
like someone bit older (21 plus) and someone who drives so they can help with the
school run. The au pair will also be expected to do the general housework, washing,
ironing and cooking. The au pair should have a genuine interest for children and
enjoy the rough and tumble of boys. During the day the au pair can do English
lessons or take another paid job in her spare time. Some weekends the children go to
London and the au pair would take them to London and could stay there and enjoy the
weekend in London. If the family wants them to baby sit during the weekend they
would be paid by him but they are at liberty to say no. There is also a dog (Daphne)
and it would be nice if the au pair liked dogs and took her out for walks. The
Aupair will share her own lovely flat with the granny and have her own bedroom and
own bath room and there is internet in the main house.
Salary: £75-100 per week. Start: ASAP- at least 10 months. Ref: LCCRISP

________________________________

Au-pair Cobham, just outside London
Swedish family with 3 boys aged, 16, 13 and 8 years is looking for a live-in
au-pair. It’s mainly the 8 year old who needs looking after. Driving required.
Previous experience of working with children is preferable. Possibility to study
offered. Must speak good English or Swedish. The Aupair will have her own lovely
separate bedroom with TV and shared bathroom. Working days are Mon-Fri 25 hours per
week. The working hours are 7am-9am and then in the afternoon between 3pm-6:30pm.
Light house work is included but they have a cleaner who comes 6 hours per week. We
have placed aupairs with this family for many years and everybody has been very
happy here. You are also welcome to speak to their current Aupair from Germany.
Salary: Around £120 per week net. Start August: at least 1 year. Ref: LCAGRUP

________________________________

Gerrards Cross ( 25 min by train to Central London )
Prefer Swedish speaking au pair for a family with 2 children, aged 11 years girl and
8 years boy. Helping them in the mornings and to look after children in the
afternoon, some light housework is included, but family has a cleaner. Very nice and
kind family that we have know for many years and who previous au pairs highly
recommend. Mother is English and father is Swedish. Monday to Friday, 30 hours per
week. There are also lots of au pairs in this area and the family has many friends
who have Aupairs. There are lots of good language schools nearby. Au pair will get
her own very nice separate bedroom with TV and shared bathroom with children. They
don’t need a driver.
Salary: £120 per week. Start: mid June or late August for 10 months-1 year. Ref:
AUBERNSTON

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Guernsey island (http://www.visitguernsey.com <http://www.visitguernsey.com> )
Au pair for a family with 2 kids. Girl aged 6 and a boy aged 8. Hours – 7.15 – 9am
to get kids ready for school when mum not around in the mornings and then 2.15pm –
7pm daily – school run, after school clubs (ballet, horse riding, tennis, swimming
etc) plus help with reading/spelling, playing, teatime and bath/bedtime. Mum works
in London a couple of days per week and the rest from home. Dad works from home.
They are looking for a driver who can drive kids to school and after school
activities. Au pair will be able to use the car during her free time as well. Very
laid back family, live 50 yards from sandy beach in countryside. They are looking
for someone friendly and outgoing. Lots to do here – sailing, boating, surfing,
walking etc. 5 min drive from the town. Family also have a 2yrs old old cocker
spaniel. The family have a long term au pair currently who will be returning home in
July. Au pair gets own room and shares bathroom with kids (own bathroom when
extension complete towards end of this year). Use of own sitting room in
evenings/free time with TV/DVD/Computer plus internet. We have known this family for
many years and all the aupairs have been super happy here!
Salary: £80 per week. Start: Aug/Sept-at least 10 months. Ref: AUWOOLLAND

One of our nice families who have hosted our au pairs before will need a new
long-term French au pair for a year from July [or it could be 1/August]. Family
profile…

Jessica F and Matthew V live in NW London, not far from local coordinator. Jessica
works as a lawyer and Matthew is a management consultant. They live in a house with
a garden and they have an allotment 

They have sons age 9 and 4 and a baby girl who was born in December. Jessica is at
home now as the baby is young. They will need the au pair to work slightly longer
than usual hours during the summer holiday and she will be paid more, but from the
beginning of September both boys will go to school and later in the year the baby
will go to nursery because Jessica will return to work. They have a guinea-pig 

They employ a weekly cleaning woman so only light household duties and when the boys
are at school it will be a regular 25 hours a week + a little babysitting and the
pocket-money will be £70 a week. They au pair has her own bedroom and shares a
bathroom with the boys. They are an English family – Church of England.

They will obviously need a responsible girl, not too young, with a reasonable level
of English. No-smoker. Not a driver. ref- MaggyD

au pair pour famille à Oxford, septembre 2010

au pair pour famille à Oxford, septembre 2010

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Famille américaine avec deux enfants cherche jeune fille au pair à raison de 35 heures par semaine pour £90/ semaine logée, nourrie, blanchie. Début du séjour septembre 2010

Si vous êtes intéressée, nous vous demandons de préparer votre dossier et de nous contacter sur info _at_theenglishcorner.fr. Le dossier peut vous être envoyé ou bien vous pouvez l’imprimer de notre site internet dans la rubrique formulaires (www.theenglishcorner.fr)

La famille:

We are two American university professors who are going to spend a year in Oxford, UK, arriving in September. We have spent the two previous summers in London and are now coming to England for a full 12 months. We would love to find an au pair who will come to live with us and share in the experience!

Steve will be doing research and away most days; Sue will be working at home (on computer). We tend to be busy but not hectic.

Because we will be in Oxford as visitors ourselves, we will enjoy visiting places of interest in and around the area and will be happy for au pair to participate as much as she likes.

Our two boys, aged 4 and 6, will be in school and we will need the au pair to help take and collect them and also to do babysitting for us approximately twice per week in the evening.

Les enfants:

David

21/06/04

6

M

6 hrs at school

active, bright, verbal; loves trains, books, puzzles, stories

Andy

08/02/06

4

M

6 at nurrsery

Affectionate, cute; also loves trains, books, puzzles
au pair for family in Northamptonshire

au pair for family in Northamptonshire

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G family – Au pair (Live in) driver, good English for family with 2 girls age 5 & 7.

The family live in the lovely village of Potterspury, Northamptonshire.

Duties include:  general childcare and household duties,  help getting the girls ready for school, prepare meals – the youngest daughter has some food allergies so care needed with food preparation, tidying, washing & ironing.

The family also have a live out nanny that works for them part time and does the school runs.

Pocket money:  £80 for 25-30 work per week plus use of car.

The mother works as a Finance Director and the father is a Mgmt Consultant.  START DATE:  Beginning of June for 12 months

If you are interested in this family please print the application form on www.theenglishcorner.fr and return it asap to us by e mail. We will also need you to provide us with the other necessary documents asap

You can alos contact us for help or to be sent the forms on info_at_theenglishcorner.fr

Au pair for family in Oxfordshire

Au pair for family in Oxfordshire

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Cathy N family – Au pair (Live in) driver for busy, easygoing family with 4
kids: 3 boys age 9, 7 & 6 and 1 girl age 4 years old.

The family live in the large
village of Hook Norton, Oxfordshire. They also have a cat, a hamster, 4 chickens,
some stick insects, goldfish and are thinking about getting a dog.

Duties include:
General childcare and household duties (they already have a cleaner who comes in 5
hours a week) so household duties would be helping out with laundry and also ironing
if possible – this would be minimal- approximately 7 shirts a week.

Pocket money:
£70 for 25 hours work per week – Hours required will be the same during the term
time and holidays.

In the term time there will be less childcare during the daytime
and more after school- staying at home with 3 kids whilst the mother takes no 4
child to an after school lesson for example.

Holidays it will be childcare all day
the days that the mother works (Thursday/Friday) and less house duties. Use of
car also available. The mother works part time as a GP and the father is a Hospital
Consultant.

START DATE: Early to Mid July for 12 months

Au pair in New Zealand – long term au pair

Au pair in New Zealand – long term au pair

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If you’re interested in this offer, please contact us on info_at_theenglishcorner.fr or download the application form on our website www.theenglishcorner.fr.
Hi there,
My husband (Rick) and I live in the beautiful beachside town of Orewa, Auckland, NZ. We have 2 boys, Brodie is turning 1 year old this week and Ethan is almost 3 years old. We currently have an Au Pair from Germany who has become part of our family. Sadly she will be leaving us on the 6th May, and we are looking for another Au Pair to fill in when she leaves. We live 8 minutes walk to beach and shops, and have a 5 bedroom, plus study house. The Au Pair will have their own room, share the downstairs bathroom with the kids, we also have a seperate playroom/lounge with tv and couches. The Au Pair can spend time in there in the evenings, or with us in the lounge.
Rick is 31 and a self employed builder – enjoys surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, motorcross and has recently joined the coastguard, Heidi is 32 and a Sales Rep – enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding, spending time at the beach/park. We have been happily married for 6 years and enjoy doing things together in the weekends. Ethan adores his little brother, is toilet trained, loves playing with his friends, riding his bike, kindergarden, the beach and the park. Brodie has just started walking, loves smiling, playing with his big brother, sleeps through the night and is a great eater!
We require someone who loves kids, has had experience with them, preferably someone who has cared for 1 year olds before. They will do light housework downstairs once a week, clean boys clothes and put away, plus keep their rooms tidy. We will need the Au Pair to look after them Mon, Tues & Thurs for 10 hours a day. We would like someone who is bubbly, enthusiastic and really enjoys playing with children and teaching them new things.  We can pay NZ$180 per week (after tax) and are willing to pay NZ$500 towards their return airfare.
Many thanks,
Heidi May
Irish family – Au pair beginning May 2010 (posted 12/04/2010)

Irish family – Au pair beginning May 2010 (posted 12/04/2010)

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March 2010

Dear Au Pair

We are a family living in Northern Ireland who is looking for some temporary help whilst I am recovering from an operation to my back. We have two children, Toby aged 5 (nearly 6) and Tilly aged 3 (and 1 cat who has adopted us as its family).

We live in a very rural but beautiful coastal location and therefore you’d need to be able to drive and ideally enjoy the outdoors life. We live 12 miles away from the Giants Causeway on the North Coast of Northern Ireland and so there are plenty of hiking/walking opportunities as well as seaside/water activities available (surfing is popular but be prepared for the water being very cold!).

I have had to stop work in preparation for the operation as I am in considerable pain despite a considerable amount of medication. I also am unable to drive because of this. My work is based 20 miles away from where we live and it was easier when we had children (and because I wanted to continue working) to arrange childminding facilities and schooling nearer to my work, but obviously now that causes problems with getting the children to and from school/our childminder.

Toby attends Millstrand Integrated Primary School in Portrush (15 miles) and Tilly goes to a childminder full-time in Portstewart (5 miles from Portrush). Tilly will start nursery at the school in September.

You’ll have use of a car while you’re here as we’re very rural – closest small town is 2 miles (Ballycastle) and the main town is 18 miles (Coleraine).

We live in a contemporary style house that we built two years ago on a plot of land 2 miles outside of Ballycastle. We are on an elevated site so there are 360 degree views of valleys, a mountain and the sea in the distance.

The children each have their own rooms so the 4th bedroom would be your room. This has a built in wardrobe space, double bed, bedside tables, drawer unit and a digital radio. It has double aspect windows with views over the local countryside. The house has wireless internet access and you’d have access to the family computer if required. The bathroom is immediately next door which would only be shared with the children. Mine and Francis’ bedroom has its own ensuite.

The living space is made up of a formal sitting room (which is my favourite place to escape to when it’s quiet) and an open plan kitchen/dining/family room where we spend most of our time as a family. The kitchen has all modern facilities and there’s also a separate utility room. There is a galleried landing with sofa bed on the 3rd floor where there is separate TV/internet access if you wanted to be more separate from the family at any stage.

Your daily routine would include getting the children ready for school/childminder including preparing lunchboxes, driving them to school/childminder, doing some light housework, helping to prepare family meals, picking up the children from school/childminder and helping with the bedtime routine. We’d hope that you’d be able to do some light housework while you’re with us, such as dusting, tidying, vacuuming, ironing and laundry.

As a family we enjoy outdoor activities, going to the beach, swimming in the local leisure centre, going to the cinema, the children love the two local parks and socializing with friends. Tilly is still in nappies but we are in the process of potty training her as she starts nursery school in September.

The children can be noisy at times as all children can be but generally they’re easily entertained with stories, DVD’s, going out, playing the Nintendo Wii and playing with numerous toys that they own. Tilly is definitely more the outdoors type and very independent – happy to keep herself entertained. Toby is more sensitive and quite fussy when it comes to food but he’s starting to try new things so we’re slowly introducing new foods to him. They play well together and keep each other company but also love having friends over to play.

If you swim that would be great as both children love going swimming – Toby attends swimming classes every Saturday morning and is doing really well. We have a local health club of which we’re members and there’s also a leisure centre in Coleraine (18 miles).

Francis loves horse-racing and uses the studying and watching of it to unwind from quite a stressful job. I love gardening but given my current health and the fact we haven’t yet had chance to develop the outside space of the house, I don’t get a lot of opportunities to do it currently.

The family is a member of the National Trust so you’d be able to use the membership card for any days out.

There is a nightclub and several pubs in the local town and a more extensive student population and nightlife in Portrush/Portstewart (15 – 20 miles). Belfast is 50 miles away where there is a huge amount for visitors to see and do.

Check out www.discovernorthernireland.com for more extensive visitor information on Northern Ireland or www.moyle-council.org/tourism/ for more information on the local area.

We very much look forward to welcoming you into our family and home.

Best Wishes

Louise and Francis

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