Job Title: Experienced Nanny (Full-Time) 50 hrs per week
Location: Notting Hill W11
Start Date: Ideally mid-February (flexible – early February or could even start on a part-time basis before February. Mum is returning to work (in the office) and wants to have a few weeks overlap with the nanny.
Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week, with occasional additional babysitting
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time, long-term commitment
About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced and qualified nanny to join our family and provide exceptional care for our baby. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience, childcare qualifications, and a proven track record of working with babies and toddlers. This is a long-term role for someone who will become an integral part of our family and build a strong bond with our child.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide loving, attentive care for our baby, ensuring safety is always the top priority.
- Confidently manage sole charge and shared care (as a parent occasionally works from home).
- Prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as the child grows.
- Handle all nursery duties, including cleaning up after meals, rotating and sanitising toys, and maintaining a tidy environment.
- Plan and organise stimulating, fun, and educational activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Take initiative to arrange appropriate playdates, including reciprocal playdates.
- Support developmental milestones, including weaning, potty training and early literacy (reading).
- Manage child-related housework only (no general family cooking nor general housework).
- Occasionally accompany the family on short trips for holidays or business (short, never extended stays).
- Be open to occasional proxy parenting when both parents are away, when baby is a bit older.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a nanny or with some professional nursery childcare too.
- Relevant childcare qualifications.
- Extensive sole charge experience with babies and toddlers.
- Fully confident in sole charge and shared care arrangements.
- Highly organised, clean, and proactive.
- Ability to cook healthy, age-appropriate balanced meals for young children.
- Strong understanding of child development and safety practices.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Flexible and committed to a long-term role.
- Paediatric First Aid within the last 3yrs with CPR certification.
Language Requirement
- Must speak German to the child to support bilingual upbringing (English and German).
- Open to other languages French or Spanish if not a German speaker.
Preferred Qualities
- Warm, patient, and energetic personality.
- Creative approach to play and learning.
- Initiative and ability to plan engaging, fun and educational activities.
- Fully invested in the family’s values and routines.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience £60,000+.
- Paid holidays (28).
- Supportive and welcoming family environment.
- Salary will depend on nanny's skills, experience and qualifications, but will be £60,000.
Additional Information
Seeking a nanny who the baby will love to be with and who makes him happy. Able to communicate patiently and gently with the children. Knowledgeable about nutrition and early years curriculum.