Rachel Cadley
Guildford,Surrey
Summary
Dedicated, warm and responsible nanny with 8 years‘ experience with children from newborns to pre-teens. Trained in Musical Theatre, bringing a creative, energetic approach. Skilled in getting to know each child individually and finding engaging and imaginative ways to keep them entertained and stimulated. Highly organised, thorough and sensible, and able to stay calm under pressure while also completing household tasks and contributing to maintaining a safe and positive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Private nanny
Gillian Taylor
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
2021.06 - 2026.04
- First nannied for the Taylors when their children were 3 and 1.5-years-old. In 2023, I also helped care for their third child, from when she was only 1 day old. Now, the children are 8, 6 and 3.
- Oversaw comprehensive childcare for three children, ensuring safety and well-being throughout.
- Cared for newborn baby, giving her bottles, getting her ready for naps and getting her to sleep and changing nappies.
- Managed meal planning and preparation and assisted with meal times.
- Accompanied the family on holidays and trips, and adapted to different routines, taking the children swimming or to holiday activities.
- Coordinated school and nursery logistics, enhancing family schedules and routines.
- Helped with household tasks such as laundry, washing up and light cleaning/tidying.
Au pair
Laura Peralta & Rubén Cuadrado
Barcelona, Spain
2024.06 - 2025.08
- Au pair for a Spanish family in Barcelona over two summers.
- Assisted in daily care of two young girls aged 4 and 2.
- Prepared meals and supported mealtimes by feeding the youngest child.
- Safely facilitated nursery drop-offs and pick-ups.
- Engaged in English teaching to enhance language skills.
- Organised outings to swimming pools and parks for recreation.
- Entertained children with activities such as baking, painting, and puzzles.
- Helped to keep the household clean and tidy and followed household rules.
Work Experience
Various
, Lancashire
2016.09 - 2024.12
- Age 12 - Volunteered to help with Baby Ballet before my own dance classes began. My duties included helping with shoes, toilet trips, and assisting teaching while ensuring the children were encouraged and stimulated.
- Age 14 - Volunteered at a local primary school’s after school club for a six month period for my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Helped with food preparation, homework and getting the children ready to go home. Primarily though, my job was to play with the children, painting, reading stories, engaging in role-play and organising outdoor games and sports.
- Age 16 - Volunteered at Roseacre Primary School, Blackpool. Learnt how best to assist with homework to keep aligned with current curricular teaching methods. Utilised my performing arts skills to help with the end of term play.
- Age 22 - Spent my University Christmas holidays volunteering at my former school, Lytham Hall Park Primary School, to support the teachers with the Infants’ Christmas performances. Helped with getting the children into costumes, painting faces and positioning them for their entry to stage. Assisted in the classroom with schoolwork, from numeracy and literacy, to Christmas artwork, and supported playground duty at break times.
Football coach
Little Kickers
Guildford, Surrey
2021.09 - 2023.12
- Led football coaching programmes for children aged 18 months to 8 years.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans focusing on imaginative play, listening to and following instructions and motor skills with the younger children, while working on skill development, teamwork, and understanding of game rules in the older age groups.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere, integrating new participants and supporting those requiring additional encouragement.
- Handles accidents or injuries, or parents’ queries and worries calmly and confidently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Guildford School of Acting
Guildford, Surrey 09/2021 - 06/2026
UAL Extended Diploma - Acting
LIPA Sixth Form College
Liverpool 09/2018 - 06/2020
A Level - French
Fylde Foreign Language Centre
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire 09/2018 - 06/2020
GCSEs -
AKS
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 09/2016 - 06/2018
Skills
- Enhanced DBS Check - 2021
- Paediatric First Aid Training (St John’s Ambulance) - 2021
- Feeding & Nutritional Meal Preparation
- Homework Assistance
- Toileting, Dressing & Hygiene Care
- Bottle Feeding & Nappy Changing
- Light Housekeeping & Laundry
- Discipline and Routine Implementation
Affiliations
- Reading
- Gym & Fitness
- Musical Theatre
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Au pair
Laura Peralta & Rubén Cuadrado
2024.06 - 2025.08
Football coach
Little Kickers
2021.09 - 2023.12
Private nanny
Gillian Taylor
2021.06 - 2026.04
Work Experience
Various
2016.09 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Guildford School of Acting
09/2021 - 06/2026
UAL Extended Diploma - Acting
LIPA Sixth Form College
09/2018 - 06/2020
A Level - French
Fylde Foreign Language Centre
09/2018 - 06/2020
GCSEs -
AKS
09/2016 - 06/2018