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Name: Sarah Beecham Age: 23 Job title: Nanny manager

Job title: Nanny manager

Employer: Scott Dunn tour operator

Salary: 135 - 220 (gross per week) depending on experience

Location: Courcheval, France

Duties

I started working for Scott Dunn in November 2001. Initially I expected to complete one season but I had such a fantastic time I went on to do a second, and have just completed my sixth.

As a nanny manager my first responsibility is to ensure that high standards of childcare are maintained for all guests during the season. Good first impressions are essential. It's important to be perceived as approachable and calm, gaining the children's trust immediately as some parents understandably feel nervous about leaving them, possibly for the first time.

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