INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: LIVE-IN AU PAIR – BATH, UNITED KINGDOM (ECD / FOUNDATION PHASE QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)

🇬🇧 LIVE-IN AU PAIR – BATH, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧
Calling South African teachers with a British passport! 🍎✈️

Are you a Foundation Phase, Grade R or ECD teacher ready for a change of pace? Swap the classroom for one-on-one care with a lovely family in the beautiful English countryside.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Only candidates with a British passport or existing full right to work in the UK will be considered. The family cannot sponsor a visa.

📍 Location: Village near Bath, UK (15 minutes by bus to Bath, 35 minutes to Bristol)
💰 Salary: £2,000 gross per month (age 21+) | £1,650 gross per month (age 18 – 20)
🏡 Included: Your own private annex, all meals and 28 days' paid holiday
⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible schedule planned in advance)
🗓️ Start date: Mid-January or early February 2027, perfect timing after the school year ends
🤝 Commitment: 12 – 24 months
🔖 Ref: 1094 – Bath, United Kingdom

💛 ABOUT THE ROLE

A warm family is looking for a proactive, trustworthy au pair with a teaching background to care for their toddler (about 20 months) and newborn baby, and to help with the running of the household. Your understanding of early childhood development, routines and learning through play will be truly valued here. They're looking for someone who takes initiative and makes family life easier.

📋 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

✅ Planning engaging, age-appropriate play, outings and early learning activities for the toddler
✅ Supporting the toddler's development: language, motor skills and social skills
✅ Helping care for the baby: feeds, nappy changes and settling
✅ Managing routines: meals, naps, bathtime and bedtime
✅ Preparing healthy meals and snacks
✅ Light housework and keeping the children's spaces tidy
✅ Occasional evening babysitting, agreed in advance

🎓 REQUIREMENTS

✔️ British passport or existing full right to work in the UK (essential)
✔️ Teaching qualification or experience (Foundation Phase, Grade R or ECD ideal)
✔️ Hands-on experience with babies and toddlers
✔️ Two contactable professional references (at least one childcare-related)
✔️ Paediatric First Aid and CPR (or willing to complete before starting)
✔️ Clear police clearance
✔️ Dog friendly 🐶
✔️ Comfortable taking the children swimming
✔️ Non-smoker and non-vaper
✔️ Able to commit for 12 – 24 months

🌟 BONUS

⭐ Afrikaans speaker
⭐ Driver's licence (family car provided)
⭐ Newborn experience

📩 HOW TO APPLY

Email your CV, a copy of your teaching qualification and proof of your right to work in the UK to jobs@adoredaupairs.com
Subject line: 1094 - Bath, United Kingdom

❗ Applications without a British passport or UK right to work will not be considered.