Location: Cumnor, Oxfordshire (OX2)
Start date: ~1 March 2026
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm (avg 45 hours/week)
About the Family: We are a busy, professional, and friendly family of four living in Cumnor, Oxford. We have two school-aged children (a boy aged 5 and a girl aged 9). We are looking for a proactive, organised, and caring individual to help run our home and provide after-school care. We value reliability and are looking for someone to become a long-term part of our family support system.
The Role: This is a hybrid position that balances housekeeping duties with childcare.
Term Time: Your day will begin with housekeeping duties (cleaning, laundry, organization, and meal prep) while the children are at school. From 3:00 pm onwards, the focus shifts to collecting the children from school, supervising homework, and evening routines.
School Holidays: The hours remain the same, but the focus will shift primarily to childcare, arranging fun activities, and outings for the children, with lighter housekeeping duties.
Key Responsibilities:
Housekeeping:
Full cleaning of the property to a high standard.
Family laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management.
Changing bed linen.
Cooking healthy, fresh meals for the children (and occasionally the parents).
Organising cupboards, play areas, and managing household inventory (grocery deliveries/errands).
Childcare:
School runs (driving own car).
Supporting the 9-year-old with homework and reading.
Engaging the 5-year-old in creative play.
Driving children to after-school clubs or playdates.
Providing a safe, warm, and fun environment.
Essential Requirements:
Driver with Own Car: You must hold a full, clean UK driving license and have your own reliable vehicle for work use (mileage/petrol expenses will be reimbursed).
Local: You must live within a 30-minute commute of Cumnor (OX2).
Experience: Previous experience in a similar role (Housekeeping, Nannying, or hybrid) with checkable references.
Vetting: Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (or hold a current one).
Non-smoker preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits:
Salary: £34,000 gross per annum.
Holidays: 7 weeks of paid annual leave per year.
Pension: Workplace pension contributions.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your childcare and housekeeping experience (via email available on request).