Emma Langridge of Nannies Abroad paints an idyllic picture of childcare overseas, telling Nursery World of whizzing down the ski slopes in Switzerland, sledging, building snowmen, and drinking hot chocolate in cafes amid beautiful mountain scenery.
Other childcare professionals such as Rachel Elford of Esprit and Lyn Ward of Powder Byrne told us similarly appealing stories of afternoons spent building snowmen, or mornings spent on the sunny beach with children.
However, they were also keen to emphasise that childcare abroad is no holiday. A typical working week is six days, starting around 8.30am, and on some days not finishing until 10pm if you're scheduled for evening club duties or babysitting. You may also be required to cover for team members if they are ill. 'Flexibility is key,' says Tina Rhodes of Esprit. 'You may also get slots of time off during the week, but it depends on the role and the place.'
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