Daily or Residential Nanny | Maidenhead

Gaia Nannies; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-contained annex

Job summary

Gaia Nannies is seeking a caring, experienced daily or residential nanny in the countryside around Maidenhead (between Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and High Wycombe). The role is permanent, ~40 hours weekly across 3–4 days, with Tue-Thu from 7:30am to 7pm and some flexibility on Mon/Fri.

Two children (4 months and 3 years) require loving care, with duties including basic cooking and learning activities. The family offers a self-contained annex option, travel opportunities (including occasional trips

Qualifications

• Solid nanny experience including infant care
• Patient, caring and gentle with good communication
• Must hold a full driving licence
• Willingness to travel with the family
• DBS check and Paediatric First Aid are required

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and supervision for two children (ages four months and three years)
• Organise age-appropriate learning activities and play
• Prepare light meals and snacks for children
• Keep children's bedrooms and play areas tidy
• Travel with the family for trips as needed

Skills

Nanny experience

Patience

Driving licence

Dog friendly

Job description

About the job Daily or Residential Nanny | Maidenhead

Role: Permanent, daily or residential nanny

Location: Countryside between Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and High Wycombe

Salary: Up to £50,000 gross per annum, depending on role and hours

Schedule: Around 40 hours a week, three or four days, Tuesday to Thursday approximately 7.30am to 7pm

Children: Two girls, four months and three years old

Start: Early to mid October, with some flexibility

A family based in the countryside between Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and High Wycombe are seeking a caring, experienced nanny to join them long term as they raise their two daughters.

The girls are four months and three years old, and both are happy and healthy. The eldest loves animals, reading and learning, and enjoys her current classes, which include ballet, phonics, swimming, forest school, gymnastics and football. She attends nursery and pre-school on a Wednesday and Friday, a five to ten minute drive from the house, and the family intend to add an extra school day on either a Tuesday or a Thursday from May 2027.

Both parents are sharing maternity and shared parental leave between them until May 2027.

The family live in a seven-bedroom house with a one-and-a-half-acre garden, with nice walks nearby. Amenities are a five to ten minute drive away, and Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and High Wycombe are all around fifteen minutes by car. The family intend to welcome a cocker spaniel soon, so the nanny must be dog friendly.

The role is around 40 hours a week and the family are flexible on a three or four day week. The nanny must be able to work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from approximately 7.30am to 7pm. There is some flexibility around hours on Mondays and Fridays, as one parent does not work on those days. A driving licence is essential.

Typical nanny and nursery duties will be required, including keeping the children's bedrooms and playroom tidy. Basic cooking will also be required, along with organising age-appropriate and learning activities.

The family are looking for a family-friendly, patient and caring nanny with good communication skills and a gentle approach. They would like someone who will take the time to get to know the family and who will be with them longer term as the children grow up.

There is travel to the Cotswolds and St Tropez, roughly two to three weeks a year, with the opportunity for further travel if of interest.

If required, a self-contained annex with an open-plan bedroom and kitchen plus a bathroom will be provided. The family also employ a housekeeper.

Hours and holiday

• Around 40 hours a week, three or four days, at the family's flexibility
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, approximately 7.30am to 7pm
• Some flexibility on Monday and Friday hours
• 28 days annual leave per year, pro rata depending on days worked
• Annual CPD budget of £170, pro rata depending on days worked

Requirements

• Solid nanny experience, including baby care
• Patient, caring and gentle, with good communication skills
• Confident with basic cooking for children
• Dog friendly, as the family are welcoming a cocker spaniel
• Full driving licence, essential
• Happy to travel with the family
• Enhanced DBS
• Paediatric first aid
• Contactable references from previous childcare roles