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Children:
Girl
baby 7 month old
gender not specified
Boy
3y
Looking for:
Looking for: ROTA NANNY
Salary offered:
Salary offered: 300 Euros per day worked if selfemployed or 3600 Euros Gross per month x 15 per year (as per Austria law)
Start at:
Start at: 1 April 2026
Driver:
Driver: No, we do not need a driver
Live in/Live out:
Live in/Live out: Live in
Location of employment (full address):
Employment Basis:
Employment Basis: Permanent (12 months and longer)
Language requirements:
Working hours:
Detailed description of the job
Live-in during on-shift - the family will cover your flights home during off-shift | Long-term role | Care for one 7 months old baby + occasional care for a 3-year-old
Small dog in the household
Role Overview
* We are seeking an experienced, developmentally focused Rota Nanny (primarily 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off) to care for our 7-month-old baby, with occasional care for a 3-year-old stepbrother who visits one week every six weeks.
* The ideal candidate has strong infant experience, a deep understanding of early childhood development, and ideally familiarity with Montessori principles. We are looking for someone calm, confident, warm, and proactive — someone who supports learning through movement, play, gentle routines, and exploration.
* This is a long-term role for a nanny who enjoys both home-based routines and active outdoor adventures. A small, friendly dog lives in the home, so comfort around pets is required.
Main Responsibilities
* Provide attentive, developmentally informed care throughout the rota schedule.
* Plan Montessori-aligned and creative activities that promote exploration, free movement, independence, and sensory development.
* Support physical development: floor time, outdoor play, swimming, crawling/climbing invitations.
* Prepare healthy, balanced meals/snacks in line with parents’ guidelines.
* Maintain stable routines that support emotional regulation and secure attachment.
* Keep play areas tidy, organised, and safe.
* Provide occasional care for the 3-year-old during his visits.
* Travel with the family within Europe and abroad (approx. 8–10 weeks per year).
* Assist with child-related household tasks (laundry, organising clothes and toys, maintaining order).
* Ensure smooth, clear handovers with the second rota nanny.
* Show calm, friendly behaviour around the family’s small dog.
Sleep Arrangements
* During on-shift weeks until the baby turns 1, the nanny sleeps in the baby’s room to support nighttime settling and security.
* After age 1, the nanny sleeps in a private nanny/guest room during on-shift weeks.
Break Structure
* During on-shift periods, the nanny receives daily 4-hour rest breaks, typically scheduled around the baby’s nap routine or family plans.
* Break may occur in the morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on the day’s structure and agreed in advance when possible.
Confidentiality & Discretion
* The nanny must maintain strict discretion, including respecting the family’s privacy, maintaining professional boundaries, and exercising good judgment in all situations.
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ professional nanny experience, with strong infant experience.
* Knowledge of Montessori principles or willingness to learn and apply them consistently.
* Prior rota or live-in experience strongly preferred.
* Confident swimmer and safe, responsible driver.
* EU work eligibility required.
* Fluent English; German, French, or Italian are advantages.
* Warm, grounded, emotionally mature, and proactive personality.
* Highly organised, discreet, and able to work independently.
* Physically active and comfortable with floor-based and outdoor play.
* Comfortable around a small dog.
Schedule (Rota Model)
* Standard rota: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
* Occasional 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off: This occurs when the family has a longer trip and prefers not to change rota nannies mid-travel.
* During on-weeks: combination of daytime care, evening routines, and night standby (baby generally sleeps well).
* Flexibility required during travel periods.
* Schedule will evolve as the child grows (e.g., daily playgroup start in September 2026 or January 2027).
Employment Structure
* We are flexible and can offer either:
o Full Austrian employment contract (15 payments per year), or
o Self-employed daily-rate structure, for candidates preferring freelance work (our preference).
* We are happy to discuss the structure that best suits the candidate.
* The model they offer is:
* EUR 300 per day worked if self-employed, or
* EUR 3500 gross per month, if employed in Austria (this would be paid 15 months per year, according to Austrian law for employment in private households) = 52500 Gross per year.
* preferred start date 1 April, but flexible for the right candidate
* all additional benefits open to discussion.
* Private accommodation provided during on-shift.
* All travel expenses covered when travelling with the family.
* Respectful, stable working environment with clear communication.
* Long-term position with opportunities for further training or professional development.
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