Children: Boy aged 6 and girl aged 3
Start Date: October / November 2026
Term-Time Hours: Approximately 28 hours per week (Mon-Thurs)
School Holiday Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week (Mon-Thurs)
Salary: £38-40,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Driver: Essential – confident driver with a clean driving licence. (Car provided)
Hours
Term-Time
Monday:11:30am–6:00pm
Tuesday:11:30am–5:00pm
Wednesday:11:30am–8:00/9:00pm
Thursday: 11:30am–6:00pm
School Holidays
During the school holidays, more full-day childcare required.
Monday: 8.30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 9am – 4pm (flexible start & end time)
Wednesday:8am-8:00/9:00pm
Thursday: 8am–6:00pm
This is a fantastic opportunity for a nanny looking for a long-term position where they can become a trusted and valued part of the family. The family are navigating the passing of their beloved husband and father a year ago. They are looking for a reliable, calm and emotionally mature nanny to care for their delightful children – a 6 year old son and 3-year old daughter.
Childcare Duties
Providing a calm, predictable and nurturing environment for the children;
Supporting both children’s social, emotional and developmental needs;
Children’s meal planning, online food shop and instore top-ups (inc. baker & butcher)
Preparing healthy home-made meals and snacks for the children;
Keeping the children’s bedrooms, belongings and school bags organised;
Managing the children’s laundry;
Bath / bedtime routine on a Wednesday;
Running errands related to the children;
General organisation related to the children & tidying communal areas.
Term-Time
School pick-ups (a 20-minute drive)
Supporting homework and school routines;
Caring for the children after school;
Driving / walking the children to any appointments (or clubs, although clubs are generally all at school);
Preparing school uniforms and school bags.
NB: The Nanny will have dedicated time before collecting the children from school and should be happy to use this time pro-actively.
School Holidays
Planning and undertaking varied days out;
Planning and undertaking age-appropriate varied activities at home including encouraging independent play / reading
Driving the children to playdates, camps, appointments, activities.
Hosting playdates for the children
The Ideal Nanny
Experienced: Proven nanny experience, ideally with knowledge/experience of supporting children’s bereavement
Reliable & Organised: Pro-active, reliable and punctual, able to maintain children’s routines and provide a calm environment.
Emotionally Intelligent: Kind, calm, warm, thoughtful and patient.
Nurturing: Enjoys contributing to the social, emotional and developmental needs of the children. Knows how to hold the boundaries while acknowledging the children’s feelings.
Respectful: Sensitive and discreet regarding our family’s grief.
