Overview
Job specification: Nanny
Location: Near Axminster, Devon
Position start date: 02/11/2026 (Flexible by a few days)
Requirements: Permanent nanny, Full-time nanny, Live-out nanny
Responsibilities
* Nursery duties
* Trips and outings
* Taking children to play and toddler groups
* Driving children
* Nanny responsibility: sole charge
Preferred nanny attributes
* Childcare qualifications
* Ofsted registration
* Childcare experience
* DBS
* Paediatric first aid training
* Driver
* Outdoorsy
* Swimmer
* Available for babysitting and overtime
* Non-smoker
Nanny duties and expectations
We are looking for a nanny for our first child, who will be one in November, when we will both be back in full time work. Our priority is to find a nanny who will care for our child with a loving and gentle attitude. We both work from home most of the time and seldom have to work late, but we would be keen to find a nanny who can do occasional babysitting on weekday evenings with advance notice. As we live in a small hamlet, a driver’s licence is also vital. We are keen on nature and the outdoors and would like to find a nanny who share that interest.
Days and hours required
* Days of work: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
* Monday: 0900-1800
* Tuesday: 0900-1800
* Wednesday: 0900-1800
* Thursday: 0900-1800
* Friday: 0900-1800
* Variation in hours: The hours remain the same all year round
The children
* Number of children in this household: 1 child
* Child 1 is a: Male, Age: Currently 4 months (12 months at start)
* Child 1 attends: Stays at home
* Special/additional needs: n/a
* Medical/allergies: n/a
* Further details about child 1:
New baby
* New baby expected: No
The parents
* Parent 1 is: The Mother and works partly at home and partly away from home
* Parent 2 is: The Father and works partly at home and partly away from home
* Parenting style: We don’t adhere strictly to any style but follow a primarily attachment-based approach
The family household
* Accommodation type: Detached
* Location type: Village
* Area type: Rural
* Family pets in this household: No
* Other household Family Members: No
Salary and perks
* Salary offered: £14-16 gph
* Car use: A car is provided for work use only
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will meet the requirements set out above and be a qualified or experienced childcare professional with the necessary age-related experience, qualifications, and excellent references.
This family are interviewing for their perfect candidate now with a preferred start date of 02/11/2026.
If you are not yet registered with The Parent & Child Nanny Agency and would like to apply for this position, please check you meet The Parent & Child Nanny Agency candidate registration requirements before starting the registration process and completing our Nanny Registration Form.
If you are registered with The Parent & Child Nanny Agency, please apply using the form below and attach an up-to-date CV.
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