Job Description
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 goes to their house in the country – Oxfordshire, at weekends. The rota schedule is flexible at the moment, but likely to be 2 weeks on / off rather than 1 week. Nanny can live in when on rota, but if she lives near by she can also live out and work a 12 hr rota. She would need to stay with the family of course when they are at their country home, or away travelling.
3 children aged 4, 1.5yrs and newborn baby (November 2025). The maternity nurse will help mum care for new baby for the first 4 to 6 months.
We are looking for 2 special, kind, engaging rota nannies with excellent references and longevity in previous roles. Someone who has worked in Notting Hill area previously, has worked as a rota nanny, and has experience packing and travelling with young children could fit well. The nannies must be happy with sole and shared care and have experience with both.
Nanny should be engaging and fun but also able to set boundaries without being overly harsh.
Be able to read the room and step back if the family is spending time together.
Be a team player, be supportive to family members and other staff, with a collaborative attitude.
Early next year mum is likely to take the children to Australia for a couple of months. They would love for one or both nannies to be with them there, if possible.
The family is quite informal and relaxed. They appreciate a happy, loving atmosphere in their home and want the nannies who join to be similarly minded.
With mum being at home, and a maternity nurse for the baby the 2 rota nannies will definitely not be overworked but the family is keen to ensure they have full childcare cover, as dad travels a lot with work. Nannies are expected to pitch and offer to help where needed. If you put the family first, they will do the same for you :)
Nanny should have plenty of experience and initiative and able to plan interesting age appropriate activities for the children (girl and boy). If there is spare time you can do planning and organising – there’s always something which can be done. They are looking for nannies who are happy to muck in and are not precious.
Seeking a nanny who the children love to be with and who makes the children happy.
Excellent English and able to support the children with their learning and development in all areas, in a fun way.
Able to communicate patiently and gently with the children.
Knowledgeable about nutrition and early years curriculum.
Salary will depend on nannies skills, experience and qualifications, but around £65,000 +/- for
Requirements
-Strong ability to create a nurturing, safe, happy environment
-Excellent communication and organisational skills
-Punctual, reliable, and legally able to work in the UK
Live and be already based in the London area.
Current valid Enhanced DBS - on the DBS update service
Current Paediatric First Aid certificate
Right to work in UK (& already living in London)
Good references for recent and relevant nanny work
Demonstrate longevity in previous similar nanny roles (2 to 5 years in nanny jobs)
Able to run after small children
Used to shared and sole charge
Experienced with multiples of young children
Baby experience.
Be able to engage in play at floor level for extended periods of time and get up from the floor quickly.
Please note this is a strictly Non smoking position.
Discretion and privacy is essential. NDA may be required.
Requirements
Fluent English Up to date criminal background check Qualified, experienced, professional first aid required