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For After School Nannies

Everything you need to know about applying to be a Koru Kids nanny, the matching process and how we support you once you are working with a family

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140 articles in this collection
Written by Susie Carr, Romilly, Loren Meade and 2 others

Thinking about applying?

Can you tell me about the job?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What is the application process like?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

How much will I get paid?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What are the hours like?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do you have any weekend or evening jobs?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do you offer any roles with flexible hours?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do you offer any short term roles?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I need experience?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I need qualifications?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Why should I apply for this job?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Will I be working with the same family?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

How long is it until I can start working?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I need a DBS check before I apply?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I’m not 18 yet. Can I apply?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do you only hire people of certain ages?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I have to be a student?

For nannies > Thinking of applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do you have any male nannies?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do you have jobs outside London?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do you have any jobs in my area?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Where will I be working?

For nannies > Thinking of applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I’m looking for a job with full time hours. Can you help?

For nannies > Thinking about applying?

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

General

My timetable is changing. What should I do?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What if my availability for next term isn’t confirmed?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Are travel expenses during my shift covered?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What if I can’t work in the holidays?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Can I take time off for a holiday?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Can I get work on the weekends and in the holidays?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Are there any longer shifts available?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I have a placement. What should I do?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I’m not very good at cooking or comfortable cooking certain things. Does that matter?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I’m not comfortable working with pets. Does this matter?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Does it matter if I don’t have a car or I can't drive?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What if I have another postcode I would be happy to work from?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

My postcode has changed. What should I do?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

How does my responsiveness affect my search?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Can I bring my own child along?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Can I look after the kids at my house?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I have a health condition that might affect my work. What should I do?

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Borrowing money from your employer

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Expenses - using cash and cards appropriately

For nannies > General

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Application help

How can I speed up my application?

For nannies > Application help

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I haven’t heard from you for a while about my application. What should I do?

For nannies > Application help

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I need to update my contact details. Where should I send them?

For nannies > Application help

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I want to put my application on pause. What do I need to do?

For nannies > Application help

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I don’t want to continue with my application. What should I do?

For nannies > Application help

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Training

What will I learn in training?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

How do I sign up for training?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

How long does the online training take?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

How long do I have to complete online training?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Can I save my online training and finish it later?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Once I have done the training, have I got the job?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

How does the assessment of the online course work?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Can I have a look at the training content again?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

What is Thinkific?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Is there a charge for training?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Do I get paid for training?

For nannies > Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

I want to start work in a month or two. When should I do my training?

For nannies > Training

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Online Training - Troubleshooting

What if I forgot my password?

For nannies > Online Training - Troubleshooting

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

The page says "You are not enrolled in this course". What can I do?

For nannies > Online Training - Troubleshooting

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

What should I do if I'm struggling to login to online training?

For nannies > Online Training - Troubleshooting

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

What should I do if I can't progress to the next section?

For nannies > Online Training - Troubleshooting

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

What can I do if the videos aren't playing?

For nannies > Online Training - Troubleshooting

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

References

Who can I put as a reference?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What do I need to provide for the 'Background Checks' part of the application process?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What counts as professional reference? What other references can I put down?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Can my reference be a family member? They are the people that I have done babysitting for.

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I don't have a professional reference that has seen me around children. What should I do?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I need to get permission from my reference before I submit the references form?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

My reference is in a different time zone. Will you be able to call them?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

My reference doesn't speak English. What should I do?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Have you got my form with my reference information?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Can I change my reference?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

When will you contact my references?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Will the references get sent to families that want to hire me?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Will I get to see what my references say?

For nannies > References

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Employment & Right to Work

I don’t have a National Insurance number. What should I do?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Can I be a Koru Kids nanny even if I have a visa?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I can only work 20 hours a week on my visa. Is that ok?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I need an Ofsted registration?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Will I be self-employed?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I need insurance to work as a nanny?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I get a contract with Koru Kids?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

How long will my contract last?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I need a UK bank account?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I don’t have a passport. Can I show you any different documents?

For nannies > Employment

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Koru Kids Profile

What is my Koru Kids profile?

For nannies > Koru Kids Profile

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What's a Koru Kids CV and who sees it?

For nannies > Koru Kids Profile

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Can I edit my CV?

For nannies > Koru Kids Profile

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do you have any tips on how to edit my CV?

For nannies > Koru Kids Profile

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

First Aid

When do I need to do First Aid training?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

How do I book onto First Aid training?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Where is First Aid?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

I can’t make the First Aid session I booked. What should I do?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

I’m not sure what documents to bring to First Aid. Can you help?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Do I need First Aid training before I apply?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

What if I’ve already done First Aid training?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Will I get a First Aid certificate after I attend the training session?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

Do I have to pay for First Aid training?

For nannies > First Aid

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

DBS Background Checks

I’m not sure what documents I need to provide for my DBS. What should I do?

For nannies > DBS Background Check

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

How do I show you my documents for my DBS?

For nannies > DBS Background Check

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What is Verifile?

For nannies > DBS Background Checks

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

I haven’t received an email to start my DBS check. What should I do?

For nannies > DBS Background Check

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What if I’ve already had a DBS check?

For nannies > DBS Background Check

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

What is a DBS check?

For nannies > DBS Background Check

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I have to pay for my DBS?

For nannies > DBS Background Check

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Do I need to get a DBS check?

For nannies > DBS Background Check

Written by Romilly
Updated over a week ago

Payroll and Contracts

How do I submit my hours?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated yesterday

When and how am I paid?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated this week

Why have I been taxed?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

How do I get my PAYE numbers for student finance?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

What if I've lost my National Insurance Number?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

Do I get paid if I don't work in the holidays?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

Am I eligible for maternity pay or sick pay?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

How do I update my bank details?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

Am I eligible for workplace pension?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

Can you explain the salary on my contract?

For nannies > Payroll

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

Interview Tips

Top Tips For Your Phone Interview

For nannies > Interview Tips

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

Top Tips For Your In-Person Interview

For nannies > Interview Tips

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

Video Training

What are the Koru Kids Standards?

For nannies > Video Training

Written by Loren Meade
Updated over a week ago

Regular catchups and feedback

For nannies > Video Training

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

What is a nanny share?

Written by Susie Carr
Updated over a week ago

How much do I get paid for nanny share?

Written by Susie Carr
Updated over a week ago

Can I look after more than two families’ children?

Written by Susie Carr
Updated over a week ago

How do payslips and contracts work for nanny share?

Written by Susie Carr
Updated over a week ago

How do I report my hours for nanny share?

Written by Susie Carr
Updated yesterday

Working with a Family

How do I know how the parents think things are going?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

How do I work out the right portion sizes for the children I look after?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

How can I keep the kids safe while cooking?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

What is an end of shift handover?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

What's the difference between a good nanny and a great one?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

How does cooking fit into my role?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

How can I get the kids involved in cooking?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

How do I build a strong relationship with the children I work with?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

Why are monthly feedback sessions important and what should they cover?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

What support does Koru Kids offer?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

How do I write about my nannying experience on my CV?

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

No longer working with your family

For nannies > Working with a family

Written by Alex Hayden
Updated over a week ago

How do I respond to a safeguarding incident?

For nannies > Working with a Family

Written by Andi
Updated over a week ago

App Users

Submitting a Shift with the Koru Kids App

For nannies > App

Written by Loren Meade
Updated this week

How to download the Koru Kids App?

For nannies > App

Written by Loren Meade
Updated this week