I'm a single dad working as an airline pilot and as such am away for 3-5 days up to 4 times a month. I am also a part time military pilot and soldier and do voluntary work in local schools, providing personal development training for children. When I am home I am usually off and do not need any childcare, so the work is more short intensive periods followed by time off.

My son is a lively and intelligent 6-year old who is outgoing and loving. He is used to meeting new people and travelling. He is in year 2 of school. He has a half-brother and sister (17 and 16 years old) who live about 30km away and they visit with their mother quite often.

I am looking for someone who can stay for a year or more - I want my son to have some long-term continuity.

From experience the work averages out at about 30 hours per week but is not a traditional working hours position. When I am away with the airline you would be the sole carer for up to 5 days but more likely 3 days, so you might have the baby 80 hours one week and be off all of the following week.

It is mainly a childcare position - I do my own housework and I would like you to concentrate on my son's care and education. I am not very good at cooking so if you like to do that it will be great!

I would like you to be a full part of the family and accompany us on trips and to see the rest of the big family who live 2 hours away. This would involve coming to social occasions etc. also and short breaks abroad.

My son goes to see his mother on weekends so generally weekends will be off. There may be occasional weekends when you would need to work. He also goes to her for half of the school holidays.

I would like you to help my son with his development so watching educational programmes, reading and making things, taking him to parks etc. to develop his outdoor and physical skills, and to be his best friend.

I have a spare car and this would be kept for your use.

I am keen to help with your individual aims too. I would like to use my knowledge and resources to ensure that you have good contact with your family back home, develop a friend network over here, and progress any personal ambitions that come with living in a new country and being young and aspirational.

As well as the pocket money, I hope to offer a good lifestyle and personal development opportunities - what I hope for in return is a decent loyal friendly person to welcome into the family.