Full-Time Nanny (Cotswolds & London)

Leaman Consulting LLP; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A loving family in London seeks a full-time nanny experienced with newborns. The position offers flexible hours and requires emotional intelligence and discretion. Key responsibilities include supporting first-time parents and adapting to family needs. The role includes benefits such as annual leave and paid training. Ideal candidates will have a passion for child-led approaches and a driver's license.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid annual training

Accommodation provided during travel

Qualifications

• Must have recent paediatric first aid training.
• Willingness to undertake a refresher funded by the employer.
• Clear enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support family with their newborn baby.
• Adapt to family's schedule flexibly.
• Provide childcare during parental absences.
• Maintain reliability and discretion.

Skills

Experience with newborns

Emotional intelligence

Calm and grounded demeanor

Driver's license

Familiarity with child-led routines

Montessori knowledge

Job description

Overview

A warm, down-to-earth family is seeking a nurturing, flexible, and experienced full-time nanny to support them with their newborn baby. They value calm confidence and a child-led ethos in parenting, and are looking for a nanny who can complement their gentle, intuitive approach.

Responsibilities

• Full-time position with flexible daytime hours across 5 days per week, with flexibility depending on the family’s schedule
• Occasional overnight stays provided with comfortable accommodation
• During quieter periods, adapt to reduced needs while remaining available for shifts as required
• Support when one parent is away due to travel, maintaining high reliability and discretion

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly experienced with newborns and confident supporting first-time parents
• Gentle, holistic, and respectful in approach; familiar with or open to child-led routines, breastfeeding support, and natural/alternative therapies
• Montessori knowledge and/or training is desirable
• Calm, grounded, and able to slot into a close-knit family unit
• Proactive and discreet, with emotional intelligence to know when to step in and when to step back
• A driver is essential

Essential and Benefits

• Must have recent paediatric first aid training with willingness to undertake a refresher (funded by employer)
• Clear enhanced DBS check with barred lists (paid for by employer)
• 25 days annual leave
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Right to work in the UK

Role Details

• Start Date: Ready when the correct candidate is identified
• Location: Primarily based in the Cotswolds and London with some travel overseas
• Children: Newborn baby
• Accommodation: Provided when travelling and when overnight stays are required