Rota nanny for kind family, London & travel #44600

Kinder Nannies & Staff Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious nanny agency in London is seeking 2 rota nannies to help care for three young children in a caring family environment. The ideal candidates should have strong references, experience with young children, and be willing to engage and travel with the family. Responsibilities include providing full childcare coverage, planning activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the children. The position offers a salary around £65,000+ per year based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to create a nurturing, safe, and happy environment.
• Punctual, reliable, and legally able to work in the UK.
• Current valid Enhanced DBS and Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Demonstrated longevity in previous similar nanny roles (2 to 5 years).
• Excellent English communication skills with children.

Responsibilities

• Engaging and fun with children while setting boundaries.
• Provide full childcare coverage.
• Plan and organise age-appropriate activities.
• Travel with the family as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with multiples

Nurturing environment creation

Patience with children

Job description

Overview

Wonderful young, caring family looking for 2 rota nannies to help care for their soon to be three young children. Family lives in Notting Hill and regularly travels to their country home in Oxfordshire at weekends. The rota schedule is flexible, likely 2 weeks on / off. A nanny can live in when on rota, or live out and work a 12 hour rota if based nearby. The family will be with the children at their country home or while travelling.

Children: 3 (ages 4, 1.5 years, and a newborn in November 2025). The maternity nurse will assist with the newborn for the first 4 to 6 months.

The family is looking for 2 special, kind, engaging rota nannies with excellent references and longevity in previous roles. Preference for someone who has worked in Notting Hill, has rota nanny experience, and has packed and travelled with young children before. The nannies must be comfortable with sole and shared care and have experience with both.

Responsibilities

• Engaging and fun with children while able to set boundaries appropriately.
• Read the room and step back when the family is spending time together.
• Collaborate with family members and other staff; be a team player.
• Provide full childcare coverage, with the understanding that mum may be at home and a maternity nurse supports the baby.
• Be proactive in planning interesting, age-appropriate activities and, when there is spare time, assist with planning and organising.
• Be willing to travel with the family, including potential time in Australia early next year.
• Display initiative and adaptability; be comfortable working in a relaxed, informal family environment.
• Engage the children in play at floor level for extended periods and assist as needed with transitions.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Strong ability to create a nurturing, safe, and happy environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Punctual, reliable, and legally able to work in the UK.
• Live in and based in the London area (or willing to travel to London).
• Current valid Enhanced DBS (on the DBS update service).
• Current Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Right to work in the UK (and already living in London).
• Good references for recent and relevant nanny work.
• Demonstrated longevity in previous similar nanny roles (2 to 5 years).
• Experience with multiples of young children and both shared and sole charge.
• Baby experience and ability to support learning and development in English in a fun way.
• Excellent English; able to communicate patiently and gently with children.
• Knowledgeable about nutrition and early years curriculum.
• Non-smoking personal suitability; discretion and privacy essential (NDA may be required).

Salary will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications, around £65,000+ per year.

Additional Information

• Current valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date background check.
• Be based in or near London; ready to travel with the family as needed.
• Non-disclosure and discretion required.
• Flexibility for occasional international travel with the family.