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LONDON & BEDFORDSHIRE + travel: Experienced, Daily Nanny (3 school-aged children) | August start | driver essential | ££££ A warm, welcoming and highly regarded family is seeking an experienced, organised and proactive Daily Nanny to support the care and development of their three school-aged children. Having relocated to London from their Bedfordshire estate last year, the family now divide their time between their London residence and beautiful country home, offering the successful candidate a varied and rewarding role across both locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a career nanny who enjoys working with school-aged children and is confident managing all child-related responsibilities, whilst working alongside hands-on parents and established household staff. The Children: The family has three delightful children: - • Boy – senior school
- • Boy – prep school
- • Girl – primary school (5 years)
Whilst all three children are thriving, the primary focus of the role will be supporting the younger two children, particularly the family's youngest child. The Role: The family are seeking a nanny who can take ownership of all child-related organisation, ensuring the children's day-to-day lives run smoothly and efficiently. Hours: The family value work-life balance and offer a highly attractive schedule. - Term Time: Monday to Thursday: 1.00pm – 8.00pm and Friday: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
- School Holidays: Monday to Thursday: 8.00am/9.00am – 6.00pm/7.00pm; Friday: 8.00am/9.00am – 1.00pm
Requirements: - Previous experience with school-aged children.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Confident preparing simple, healthy family meals for children.
- Driver required.
- Positive, energetic and engaging personality.
- Strong communication skills.
- Happy working between London & Bedfordshire.
- Excellent references and proven longevity in previous positions.
Responsibilities will include: - School collections and accompanying the children to activities.
- Supporting homework, reading and educational development.
- Encouraging independence, good routines and organisation.
- Planning engaging after-school and holiday activities.
- Preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children.
- Children's laundry and ironing.
- Wardrobe management, including monitoring clothing requirements and ensuring school uniforms and sports kit are always prepared.
- Organising school equipment, activity schedules and children's belongings.
- Managing children's bedrooms and play areas.
- Liaising closely with parents regarding school communications, activities and schedules.
- Supporting the children's social, emotional and educational development.
- The family would particularly appreciate a nanny who enjoys encouraging active pursuits and outdoor activities.
Household Environment: - This is a fully staffed household.
- The family employs a full-time housekeeper in London, together with additional household staff at their Bedfordshire home. The role is therefore focused entirely on childcare and child-related duties rather than housekeeping responsibilities.
- The family also has a friendly spaniel who resides primarily at the Bedfordshire property.
- The family regularly spend time at their Bedfordshire estate, particularly during school holidays.
- The property is easily accessible from London, with Milton Keynes being the nearest station, and all travel expenses will be covered by the family.
- Flexibility is offered, and the family are keen to accommodate the right candidate's preferences wherever possible.
Salary & Benefits: - • Top salary available for an exceptional candidate.
- • Use of family vehicle where required.
- • Travel expenses fully covered.
- • Private accommodation available when working from the Bedfordshire estate.
- • Long-term position with a warm and appreciative family.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced nanny seeking a long-term role with a genuinely kind family who value professionalism, loyalty and commitment, whilst offering an excellent work-life balance and a highly competitive remuneration package. Call us the agency on 0207 610 9218. Or email your fully update to CV, references and covering application letter to: info@nanniesofstjames.com |