Live-in Nanny

NOTTING HILL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A lovely family in the UK is seeking a Live-in Nanny for their two young children (ages 2 and 4). The position requires a confident driver and someone who is energetic, gentle, and caring. The role includes organizing activities, preparing nutritious meals, and providing both sole charge and shared care. A Montessori approach to childcare is preferred. The family travels frequently and has pets, so flexibility and a love for the outdoors are essential.

Benefits

Nanny accommodation provided

Travel opportunities with the family

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children aged 2 and 4 years.
• Must be OK with pets, as there are 2 dogs in the household.
• Ability to prepare fresh, healthy meals for children.

Responsibilities

• Care for two young children in a sole charge and shared care environment.
• Organize age-appropriate activities and classes for the children.
• Manage normal nursery duties such as cooking and cleaning.

Skills

Confident country & city driver

Energetic and active

Gentle and caring

Understanding of Montessori approach

Job description

ASAP start for top, trained, Live-in Nanny (G2 & B4 years), a confident country & city driver is essential We have a great opportunity for a trained, Live-in Nanny. This lovely family is predominantly based in Notting Hill and travel to their Cotswolds every school holiday, and there is international travel. They are looking for an experienced, professional, gentle and caring Live-in Nanny, to care for their two young children; G2 & B4 years. The normal working hours are 08:00 - 19:00 Monday to Friday with some flexibility required depending on the parents' working routines. The role is a mixture of sole charge and shared care and the nanny will have responsibility for normal nursery duties (incl. cooking fresh, healthy & nutritious meals for the children). Both children are happy and healthy and in good routines and their new nanny will be expected to have a good understanding and experience of working with children of a similar age. Our clients would like a nanny who is energetic and someone who enjoys being outside and active with their charges is essential and someone who is super-kind and loving and able to support inquisitive minds! Ideally the family would like the nanny to have a Montessori approach as their son attends a Montessori Nursery and their daughter is likely to start there soon. The family is happy for the children to attend other groups/classes, organise age and stage related activities for the children and to be active and have a love of the outdoors. A progressive outlook on childcare and a willingness to work collaboratively with the family as part of a team is essential.

• The family is predominantly based in Notting Hill and the Cotswolds (east of Cirencester) therefore a confident country & city driver is essential.
• The family enjoys travelling for holidays and business and do require a nanny who is happy to do this. There are 2 dogs in the household, so the nanny must be OK with pets.
• In London nanny accommodation comprises of a basement apartment with its own separate entrance, and in the Cotswolds there is a separate annex.
• In London, Holland Park & Notting Hill Gate are the nearest underground stations and there are lovely amenities very close by: Holland Park, Kensington Gardens.