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Overview

Arthur’s House is recruiting an experienced live-in nanny for a warm and welcoming family at a private country residence in Hungerford, Wiltshire (around 50 minutes from London). This is a long-term position within a fully staffed household, offering the chance to focus on high-quality childcare and early years development for a happy one-year-old.

The successful candidate will be professional, discreet and confident working as part of a wider household team. The family would love to find someone naturally proactive and intuitive, with excellent standards and a calm, confident approach.

Key details

Location: Hungerford, Wiltshire

Start date: ASAP

Schedule: Mon-Fri: 7am - 7pm

Salary: £60-65k gross per annum, depending on experience

Accommodation: Private, separate two-bedroom apartment on the estate

Travel: Regular UK and international travel opportunities

Pets: One dog

Driver: Required

The role

You will take full responsibility for the child’s day-to-day routine and nursery-related duties, working closely with the parents and household staff to ensure family life runs smoothly. You will plan engaging, developmentally appropriate days, support milestones, and maintain an excellent standard of care and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Providing loving, attentive care and supporting day-to-day routines and wellbeing for a one-year-old.

• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that encourage early learning and development.

• Supporting good manners, independence and positive behaviour in line with the parents’ wishes.

• Maintaining impeccable nursery standards, including wardrobe and laundry management, nursery organisation and toy rotation, and preparing healthy meals and snacks as appropriate.

• Working with first-time parents with warmth and reassurance while respecting boundaries and the family’s preferred approach.

• Travelling with the family in the UK and internationally, ensuring consistency of care and routine.

• Offering flexibility to support the family’s lifestyle, including occasional overnight care when required.

The ideal candidate

You will be an experienced, career nanny with impeccable references and a genuine passion for early years. You will be warm and nurturing, proactive and organised, flexible and adaptable, a strong team player, and professional and discreet with excellent judgement and clear boundaries.

Package and benefits

• A highly competitive salary of £60-65k gross per annum, depending on experience.

• Beautiful separate accommodation in a private two-bedroom apartment.

• A respectful, supported, fully staffed household environment.

• Regular UK and international travel.

• A long-term role with a family who values professionalism, loyalty and consistency.

AH256: Temporary Norland Nanny – UHNW Family | Knightsbridge, Central London

Location: Knightsbridge, Central London

Contract: 3-month temporary position

Start Date: ASAP

Child: One-year-old boy

Schedule: Ideally 6 days per week, 12 hours per day. The family would also consider candidates available 5 days per week.

Salary: Up to £40 gross per hour, depending on experience.

The Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Norland-trained Nanny to join a fully staffed UHNW household in Central London on a three-month temporary contract, caring for a one-year-old boy. The family is seeking an exceptionally professional, warm and proactive Nanny who is confident working within a fully staffed private household and understands the discretion, flexibility and high standards expected in an UHNW environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional, attentive and nurturing care for a one-year-old boy.

• Supporting the child's developmental milestones through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

• Maintaining consistent routines around sleep, feeding, play and daily care.

• Planning stimulating outings and activities to encourage learning and exploration.

• Preparing age-appropriate meals and snacks, where required.

• Working collaboratively with parents, fellow nannies and the wider household staff to ensure continuity of care.

• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene and organisation within the child's environment.

• Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in line with the family's schedule and requirements.

• Maintaining complete confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Norland-trained and qualified.

• Extensive experience caring for babies and young toddlers, ideally within private UHNW households.

• Previous experience working within a fully staffed household.

• Confident working collaboratively as part of a wider team while taking initiative when required.

• Exceptional professionalism, discretion and communication skills.

• A warm, calm and nurturing approach, with a strong understanding of early years development.

• Paediatric first aid certified.

• Enhanced DBS check and excellent, verifiable references.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced Norland Nanny who thrives in a fast-paced, fully staffed private household and is committed to delivering the highest standards of childcare.

A returning Arthur’s House family is looking for a warm, reliable and experienced after-school nanny to care for their two children, aged 8 and 5, from January 2027. Based on Camberwell Grove, the family is seeking someone who can become a trusted, long-term part of family life and provide consistent support through the busy afternoon and early evening routine.

This part-time position would suit someone looking for regular afternoon hours alongside another commitment, with the flexibility to support occasional full days during school holidays and some travel with the family.

Key Details

• Location: Camberwell Grove, London

• Children: Two children, aged 8 and 5, in Year 4 and Year 1

• Days: Monday to Friday

• Hours: Approximately 3:30pm–7:30pm

• Total hours: Approximately 20 hours per week

• Salary: Proposed £23 gross per hour

• Driving: Confident driver needed ideally with their own car, for school collections from Battersea

Role & Responsibilities

The nanny will support the children’s after-school routine, including:

• Collecting both children from school in Battersea and bringing them home safely

• Providing warm, attentive care and helping the children unwind after school

• Preparing the children’s meals and supporting their evening mealtime

• Helping with homework and school reading

• Managing bath time and getting the children into their pyjamas

• Handing over to a parent after the evening routine

• Providing occasional full-day care during school holidays, as agreed

• Accompanying the family on occasional trips, by prior arrangement

Candidate Requirements

The family is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in caring for primary-school-aged children

• Warm, nurturing and able to build a positive relationship with both children

• Reliable, punctual and organised, with a calm approach to the after-school routine

• Confident supporting homework and preparing children’s meals

• A safe, confident driver, ideally with their own car suitable for school pickups

• Interested in a long-term role and able to offer continuity for the children

• Comfortable working closely with the parents and communicating clearly at handover

Role overview

A professional family based in West London is seeking an experienced, energetic nanny for a valued, long-term role caring for their five-year-old son. This role would suit a confident career nanny who enjoys supporting an active school-age child, providing a consistent routine and balancing warmth with clear, age-appropriate boundaries. The parents’ schedules require someone highly reliable, organised and proactive, who can offer stability and remain calm when plans change.

Key details

• Location: Brackenbury Village, W6

• Hours: Core school-week hours of 7am–10am and 3pm–6pm, with some flexibility around the parents’ schedules

• Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Accommodation: Private bedroom within the family home for a live-in nanny

• Driver: Essential

• Travel: Approximately three to four trips per year, within the UK and internationally

• Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Providing attentive, dependable care and maintaining a consistent routine around the school day

• Supporting morning preparations and after-school care

• Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities for an energetic five-year-old

• Encouraging positive behaviour through calm, consistent guidance and clear boundaries

• Taking sole charge when the mother is travelling and providing continuity during busy periods for the parents

• Liaising with the school and coordinating the child’s appointments and activities

• Overseeing the child’s laundry, belongings and organisation

• Providing light household coordination connected to the child’s care and helping daily arrangements run smoothly

• Accompanying the family on UK and international trips and adapting routines while away

• Providing agreed evening babysitting and very occasional weekend help

• Communicating clearly with the parents about the child’s wellbeing, routine and practical arrangements

The ideal candidate

• Active and energetic, with a genuine enthusiasm for playing with and engaging an active five-year-old boy

• Responsible and reliable, with a strong focus on the child’s safety and wellbeing

• Proactive and organised, able to anticipate needs and use their initiative

• Professional and discreet, with a respectful approach to working in a family home

• Warm and patient, able to balance fun with clear, consistent boundaries

• Confident managing sole-charge care and maintaining a stable daily routine

• Flexible and calm when plans change, with a positive approach to travel

• A clear communicator who can build a trusting, long-term relationship with the family

Role overview

A warm, lively family based in East Finchley is looking for a caring and engaging part-time nanny to support their two children, aged five and three. The primary focus will be their five-year-old daughter, who is autistic and non-verbal.

The role combines weekday after-school care with occasional weekend support. The family is looking for someone who can offer warmth, consistency and positive energy, while adapting sensitively to their daughter’s individual needs and established routines. She responds especially well to friendly, outgoing carers who take the time to build a genuine connection.

Their current nanny is leaving in early December to pursue a career in theatre. The family would ideally like the new nanny to start as soon as possible, allowing time for a supported handover during October or November.

Key details

• Location: East Finchley, London, N2

• Role: Permanent, part-time SEN nanny

• Children: Two children, aged five and three

• Core weekday hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 3:30pm–7:30pm

• Weekend hours: Occasional weekend hours wanted

• Weekly hours: Approximately 20–30 hours, with any additional hours paid separately

• Start date: As soon as possible, ideally October or November 2026, to allow for a handover before early December

• Salary: Approximately £40k PA

• Contract: Permanent

About the children

The eldest child is five years old, autistic and non-verbal. She currently attends a mainstream school with one-to-one support and has had an EHCP since the age of three. She generally adapts well to new carers and responds best to a warm, upbeat and naturally engaging approach.

The nanny will also support the family’s three-year-old child, providing attentive care to both children and helping to create calm, enjoyable routines at home and in the local community. tHe majority of the care is for the 5 year old girl.

Responsibilities

• Collecting the eldest child from school, or meeting her at home, depending on the family’s arrangements

• Providing attentive, engaging care for both children, with one-to-one support where appropriate

• Supporting the after-school and evening routine, including dinner, bath time and bedtime preparation

• Planning simple, age-appropriate activities tailored to the children’s interests and needs

• Accompanying the children to local activities within walking distance

• Preparing simple, nutritious meals and snacks for the children

• Completing the children’s laundry and light child-related housekeeping

• Keeping the children’s bedrooms, play areas and belongings clean, tidy and organised

• Following the family’s established routines and working collaboratively with parents and other professionals involved in the eldest child’s care

• Providing occasional weekend support and flexibility for additional agreed hours

• Maintaining clear, open communication with the parents

The ideal candidate

The family is looking for someone warm, friendly, energetic and genuinely caring. The right nanny will be adaptable and intuitive, with the confidence to build trust and create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. Personality and the ability to form a genuine bond with the family are particularly important.

They should have:

• Relevant professional nanny or childcare experience

• A warm, outgoing and engaging personality

• Patience, empathy and a child-led approach

• SEN or autism experience and training, or a demonstrable willingness to learn

• Confidence supporting two young children and balancing their individual needs

• A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn the family’s routines during a handover period

• Strong reliability, judgement and communication skills

• Good availability for weekday afternoons and occasional weekend hours

• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

• A current paediatric first-aid certificate

• Excellent, checkable references

• The right to work in the UK

Role overview

A warm, busy family in the Walpole Park/Lammas Park area of Ealing are seeking a kind, experienced and developmentally focused nanny for their two-year-old son.

This is a long-term position for a nanny who will become a trusted part of family life and provide calm, loving and consistent care. Both parents are doctors and are looking for someone warm, humble and collaborative who will create fun, unhurried days, support the child’s development and help prepare him for preschool next year.

The family hope to find someone who will make a genuine long-term commitment and feel comfortable sharing ideas with the parents about what is best for the child.

Start date

From 27 November 2026 (can be January 2027 if required)

Days and hours

Monday to Thursday, 7.30am–6.30pm.

This is a four-day-per-week role. The nanny should also be open to occasional pre-agreed evening babysitting and rare occasions when the parents may be unexpectedly delayed at work.

Salary

£50k PA

The child

The child turned two in September 2026. He is a warm, sociable little boy who loves:

• Reading, singing and listening to stories on his Toniebox

• Animals, cars, trucks and stickers

• Swimming, soft play and climbing

• Spending time with friends at the family club

• Trips to museums, Kew Gardens, parks and duck ponds

• Regular time outdoors and in nature

The child was born prematurely at 33 weeks and is small for his age. He has multiple food allergies and currently eats mainly purées alongside milk. He is supported by a paediatrician, dietitian, speech and language therapist and allergy service, all of whom are happy with his development. His eating requires a patient, positive and carefully tailored approach, without pressure.

The role

The nanny will take responsibility for the child’s care and development during working hours, creating happy, stimulating and well-paced days.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing warm, responsive and emotionally secure care

• Planning varied, age-appropriate activities around the child’s interests and stage of development

• Supporting learning through play, including sensory activities, reading, music, creativity and time outdoors

• Introducing age-appropriate concepts such as colours, shapes, numbers, letters, emotions, self-care and practical Montessori-style skills

• Organising and attending suitable classes, playdates, local outings and family-club activities

• Supporting the child’s communication, social confidence and preparation for preschool

• Following advice from the child’s medical and therapeutic professionals where relevant

• Managing his food allergies confidently and maintaining a safe environment

• Preparing fresh, nutritious, home-cooked meals and purées in line with his dietary requirements

• Taking a compassionate, pressure-free approach to feeding and food aversion

• Supporting sleep with a responsive, gentle approach

• Supporting potty learning when the child is ready, likely from spring 2027

• Responding to big emotions calmly and helping the child learn to regulate them

• Maintaining clear, kind and consistent boundaries without shame, anger, punishment or overcorrection

• Providing regular, thoughtful updates to the parents

• Keeping the child’s nursery, playroom, toys and personal-care items clean, tidy and organised

• Taking responsibility for his laundry and other child-related domestic duties

• Maintaining a screen-free weekday routine and minimising personal phone use while caring for and engaging with the child

Candidate profile

The ideal nanny will be:

• Warm, kind, friendly and naturally nurturing

• Humble, respectful and easy to have around the home

• Child-led and genuinely interested in the child’s personality and interests

• Calm, patient and unhurried in their approach

• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about early-years development

• Creative and proactive when planning activities and outings

• Emotionally attuned, regulated and confident supporting big feelings

• Kind but firm when maintaining boundaries

• Positive, compassionate and pressure-free when supporting feeding

• Highly safety-conscious and confident managing multiple food allergies

• A safe and confident driver

• Collaborative and comfortable exchanging ideas with busy working parents

• Reliable, organised, flexible and an excellent communicator

• Looking for a fulfilling, long-term role with one family

• Current EpiPen training and confidence managing allergic reactions

Location: Highbury Fields, London

Schedule: Monday to Friday, approximately 4–5 hours per day (20–25 hours per week), predominantly mornings, flexibility on hours

Salary: £25–£30 gross per hour, depending on experience

Children: pre-school girl & newborn due January, 2027

Position: Permanent, part-time / live-out

Start: Ideally December 2026

Arthur’s House is assisting a warm, relaxed family in Highbury Fields in their search for a proactive and dependable Family Cook / Household Assistant.

This is a varied household role combining confident family cooking with practical household support. It is not a traditional housekeeping position: the family already employs a cleaner and does not require general cleaning, ironing or formal housekeeping. Instead, they are looking for someone who can take ownership of meal preparation, groceries, household supplies and the small day-to-day tasks that keep a busy family home running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and prepare fresh, healthy family meals five days per week

Manage grocery shopping and keep the fridge, cupboards and pantry well stocked and organised

Monitor and replenish household products and everyday essentials

Manage family laundry, including washing, folding and putting items away

Keep the kitchen and food-preparation areas tidy and organised

Handle ad hoc household errands, returns and practical tasks

Be at the property for deliveries, maintenance appointments or tradespeople when required

Help create simple, reliable household systems and anticipate what needs doing

If mutually convenient, return briefly in the early evening to heat prepared food, set the table and complete a quick tidy-up

Occasionally provide short periods of childcare cover if needed; this is a bonus rather than a core part of the role

The Ideal Candidate

The family would ideally like someone who:

Is a confident, capable home cook who enjoys preparing fresh and varied family meals

Has experience in a private household, family assistant, household PA, cook or mother’s-help role

Is proactive, organised and able to take ownership without needing close direction

Naturally notices when groceries, products or household essentials need replenishing

Is reliable, consistent and comfortable creating straightforward household systems

Is flexible and happy to support with varied practical tasks

Has a warm, relaxed manner and works discreetly in a family home

Has excellent, checkable references and the right to work in the UK

Additional Information

The family’s regular childcare is already covered, so this is not principally a nanny role

No driving is required

There are no pets

A short evening return of approximately 45–60 minutes would be ideal, although the family understands that a split shift may not suit every candidate and is open to discussing the best workable schedule

This would suit someone who enjoys cooking and takes pride in bringing calm, structure and practical support to a busy family household.

🏡 Housekeeper/Cook | Ladbroke Grove, London

A family in Ladbroke Grove is looking for an experienced, proactive housekeeper to help keep their home running smoothly. They have a 3½-year-old boy and a new baby, and already employ a nanny who takes care of the children’s meals.

🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, six hours per day (30 hours per week; exact times to be agreed)

📅 Start: As soon as possible

💷 Salary: £22–£25 gross per hour, depending on experience

✨ The role includes general cleaning and tidying, laundry, ironing, changing beds, and keeping the home organised. The family would also like someone who enjoys cooking fresh, straightforward meals, primarily for the parents, and can help with meal planning and groceries.

🌟 The ideal candidate will have experience in a private household, cook confidently, take initiative and work comfortably alongside a nanny in a busy family home. Checkable references and the right to work in the UK are essential.

A warm and loving family in Notting Hill is looking for a kind, experienced and reliable nanny to care for their three children: two boys aged seven and five, and a one-year-old girl.

This is a long-term, sole-charge position requiring someone confident in proxy parenting who will provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for the children.

Working hours

• Monday to Friday, 12–8pm

• Hours will remain consistent during the school holidays, when the boys will attend camps

• Occasional babysitting and overnight care

• Additional hours may be available for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Caring for the youngest child during the afternoon

• Planning age-appropriate activities that encourage learning and development

• Collecting the boys from school

• Preparing nutritious family dinners, including grocery shopping for meals

• Keeping the children fed, clean, safe and happy

• Supporting bath and bedtime routines

• Managing the whole family’s laundry, including washing, drying and folding

• Tidying up after the children and keeping their spaces organised

• Providing confident proxy parenting during working hours

• Offering occasional overnight and babysitting support

The ideal candidate

The family is looking for someone who is:

• Kind, loving and empathetic, with a firm but fair approach to boundaries

• Experienced, professional and hardworking

• Mature, reliable and safety-conscious

• Easy-going, generous and willing to muck in

• Confident caring for three children across different age groups

• Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for the children’s routines

• A native or fluent Spanish speaker, ideally, as the children have always spoken Spanish with their nannies

• Happy to travel occasionally, although this is not essential

The current nanny is leaving for personal reasons and would be happy to help train the successful candidate and provide a handover period.

Details

• Location: Notting Hill, London W11

• Start date: Mid October

• Salary: Approximately £25 gross per hour, depending on experience; the family may offer more for an exceptional candidate

• Contract: Full-time, live-out, long-term

• Travel: Desirable but not essential

• Spanish: Highly desirable

An Australian family based in Kensington, W8, is seeking an energetic, organised and engaging nanny or manny and family assistant to care for their ten-year-old son.

This is a permanent, live-out position offering annualised hours:

• 30 hours per week during term time

• 50 hours per week during the school holidays

…with a consistent salary paid throughout the year.

The family is looking for a proactive self-starter who can build a warm, positive relationship with their son while supporting his busy school schedule, academic interests and active lifestyle.

An Australian nanny or manny would be of particular interest to the family, although the strongest overall match in experience, personality and approach will be prioritised.

Start date

October 2026

The child

• One boy, aged ten in September

• Sociable and articulate

• Emotionally mature and comfortable in adult company

• Academically bright, with a particular interest in maths and science

• Energetic and sporty (swimming, tennis etc)

• Enjoys film

The role

During term time, the role will centre on school pick-ups, homework support and planning engaging afternoons around the child’s existing activities and interests.

During the school holidays, the nanny or manny will take responsibility for organising full, active and stimulating days.

The family would like someone who is happy to participate in sport and bring energy, enthusiasm and initiative to the role.

Alongside childcare, the position includes practical household and organisational support during child-free hours.

Responsibilities will include:

• School pick-ups and accompanying the child to activities

• Supporting homework and encouraging his academic interests, particularly maths and science

• Planning active, varied and age-appropriate afternoons and school-holiday schedules

• Participating in sports and outdoor activities

• Supporting the child’s tennis, swimming and other commitments

• Preparing healthy, nutritious meals for the child and, where agreed, the family

• Encouraging independence, confidence and good routines

• Helping to organise the child’s belongings, clothing and schedule

• Managing the sale and rotation of outgrown clothes through Vinted

• Carrying out light household organisation, such as sorting and clearing cupboards

• Providing general practical support to help family life run smoothly

• Offering occasional babysitting by prior arrangement

• Providing some proxy-parenting support when required

• Travelling with the family for approximately two to three weeks during the summer, usually within Europe

• Being available to accompany the family on occasional ski trips, typically during the February half-term

Candidate profile

The ideal nanny or manny will be:

• Experienced in nannying or caring for school-aged children of a similar age; strong candidates with other highly relevant experience will also be considered

• Energetic, sporty and enthusiastic about working with an older child

• Proactive, organised and confident taking initiative

• Warm, engaging and able to build a genuine connection with a bright and sociable ten-year-old

• Academically capable and comfortable supporting homework

• Fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to provide confident homework support

• Creative in planning interesting activities and outings

• Happy to participate in sport; strong swimming ability would be ideal

• Interested in film or able to engage enthusiastically with the child’s interests

• Practical and willing to assist with child-related and general household organisation

• Flexible and comfortable with occasional babysitting, proxy parenting and family travel (Europe and skiing)

• Reliable and looking for a permanent, long-term role

A driver is not required.

Days and hours

Term time: 30 hours per week

• Monday: 1:00pm-6:30pm

• Tuesday: 1:00pm-8:00pm

• Wednesday: 1:00pm-8:00pm

• Thursday: 1:00pm-6:30pm

• Friday: 1:00pm-6:00pm

School holidays: 50 hours per week

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm

Salary

£23-£24 gross per hour

A returning Arthur’s House client is looking for a reliable, experienced and proactive part-time nanny to support their family from September. The role is caring for two girls: a 4-year-old starting Reception and a 16-month-old attending nursery. Both settings are close to the family home, with school and nursery around a 5-minute walk away.

This would suit a warm, mature and dependable nanny who is confident with toddlers and school-aged children, and who is happy to support the family through the busy after-school routine.

Key Details

• Location: Clapham South / Abbeville Road area, SW4

• Children: Two girls, aged 4 years and 16 months

• Start date: Ideally early September; latest preferred start around the week of 14th September

• Days: 4–5 days per week (depending on nanny’s preference)

• Hours: Approximately 2:30/3:00pm to 6:30/7:00pm

• Total hours: 20–25 hours per week

• Salary: Up to £25 gross per hour, depending on experience

• Contract: Minimum 1 year, with a 4–6 week notice period

• Driving: Not required

• Pets: No pets

• Additional needs/allergies: None noted

• Employment basis: Family is open to either employed or self-employed arrangements

Role & Responsibilities

The nanny will be responsible for the afternoon routine, including:

• Collecting the children from school and nursery

• Providing warm, engaging and confident care through the afternoon

• Supporting dinner, bath time and the early evening routine

• Preparing simple meals or snacks for the children

• Helping with light child-related tidying and organisation

• Occasional shopping or ad-hoc family support as needed

• Working alongside the parents when they are at home, while also being confident to take sole charge when required

The children’s school and nursery are very close together and within walking distance of the family home, so no driving is required.

Candidate Requirements

The family is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced with toddlers and young children

• Mature, reliable and dependable

• Confident taking sole charge of a 16-month-old

• Warm, nurturing and safety-conscious

• Proactive and happy to help with light household tasks related to the children

• Organised and able to manage the after-school routine calmly

• Flexible where possible, as the family may be able to work around the right candidate’s availability

Arthur’s House is delighted to be supporting a warm family in Hammersmith, West London, in their search for a confident, energetic and proactive nanny to care for their two young boys.

They are looking for someone warm and engaging who can create a fun, nurturing environment, organise activities and outings, and support the boys’ daily routines and development. The ideal candidate will be someone who is happy to take initiative and become a trusted part of family life.

Key Details

• Role: Full-time nanny

• Location: Hammersmith

• Working Pattern:

  • Tuesday to Friday

  • 8:00am to 6:00pm

  • 40 hours per week

• Start date: Jan, 2027

• Children:

  • Two boys (currently 10 months and 2.5 years old)

  • Older child attends nursery in the mornings during term time

• Salary: Up to £50k PA

• Driving: Not required

• Pets: None

• Minimum requirements: up to date enhanced DBS check, Right to Work in the UK, excellent references from previous families

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, warm, and developmentally appropriate care for both children

• Plan and lead engaging daily activities, including crafts, art, outdoor play, and age-appropriate learning

• Support nursery learning and any home learning tasks through play-based activities

• Encourage good routines and boundaries, including support around mealtimes and eating manners

• Keep the children’s areas tidy and organised and maintain a calm, structured day

• Communicate clearly and proactively with parents on routines, milestones, and daily updates

• Building upon English language skills for the two-year-old, who is already ready communicating well for his age.

• The children respond well to animated, interactive play

• Support feeding routine: prepare bottles/feeds as directed, follow parent preferences and any allergy guidance

• Lead weaning introduction when developmentally appropriate: prepare age-appropriate foods, introduce new tastes/textures gradually, and keep a simple weaning log (foods tried + reactions)

• Maintain hygiene and safety during feeding/weaning: sterilise equipment as required, clean high chair/feeding area, and follow safe food handling

• Support healthy sleep routines: age-appropriate naps, settling techniques aligned with the parents, and monitor sleep cues

• Handle all baby care: nappy changes, dressing, bathing as needed, and keeping baby’s items organised (changing bag, clothes, bottles, bibs)

• Encourage development: tummy time, sensory play, early communication, and age-appropriate outings

• Keep baby’s environment safe: supervise at all times, check toys for suitability, and maintain a calm, structured routine

The Family’s Ideal Nanny

• Warm, easy-going, and genuinely enthusiastic with children

• Energetic, confident, and highly engaged, especially with the older child who responds best to animated, interactive care

• Proactive and creative in planning activities/ playdates and supporting early learning

• Before starting nursery, the eldest attended one class a day for two years and still keeps in touch with many of the other children, seeing them regularly in the afternoons and during the holidays.

• Comfortable supporting an academically focused household and preparing the children for the demands of a prep school environment

• Strong communicator.

Start date: January 2027, with the possibility of some introductory or settling-in time beforehand

Location: St Mary’s Gardens, between Lambeth and Kennington, London

Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays 8am - 6pm (TBC)

Salary: £23–£25 gross per hour, depending on experience

Duration: Contract 3- 6 months initially

The Family

A warm family based in St Mary’s Gardens is looking for a reliable, experienced and communicative part-time nanny to support them following the arrival of their second baby in November.

The nanny’s focus will be the family’s older daughter, who will be two years old when the position begins. She attends nursery three days per week, and the nanny will care for her on Mondays and Thursdays.

This is a lovely opportunity for a nanny who enjoys the toddler years and would value a consistent, two-day-per-week role with a thoughtful and communicative family.

The Role

The nanny will be responsible primarily for the toddler’s care on her nursery-free days. Duties will include:

• Providing warm, attentive and engaging care

• Preparing and serving simple, healthy lunches and snacks

• Taking her to local parks, toddler groups and other age-appropriate activities

• Planning stimulating play at home and supporting her development

• Managing her usual daytime routine

• Keeping the child’s play areas, belongings and mealtime spaces clean and tidy

• Maintaining open, regular communication with the parents, including updates while out and about

The Ideal Nanny

The family is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced and confident caring for toddlers

• Dependable, punctual and professional

• Warm, kind and able to build a trusting relationship with a two-year-old

• Proactive about outings, play and age-appropriate development

• A clear, responsive communicator who is comfortable providing updates by phone

• Open to discussion and able to work collaboratively with a parent who will often be at home

• Calm, practical and experienced enough for this not to be their first childcare role

• Interested in providing consistency during a period of significant change for the family

A highly qualified career nanny is not essential; the priority is finding someone trustworthy, capable, experienced and genuinely engaged.

Requirements

• Strong previous experience caring for toddlers

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced DBS check

• Paediatric First Aid certificate

• Excellent, checkable references

• Confidence managing an egg allergy

Additional Details

• Child: One girl, aged two at the start of the role

• Allergies: The child has an egg allergy

• Driver: Not required

• Pets: Two indoor cats

Overview

A warm, energetic, German-speaking weekend nanny/manny is needed to support a family in W11 (just off Ladbroke Grove). The role is primarily to play with and engage a 3.5-year-old child in German so the child hears and uses German at home. The family is also expecting a new baby imminently and would like some weekend support with the baby as well.

Key details

• Location: Ladbroke Grove, W11

• Start date: Open, happy to wait for the right candidate

• Hours:

  • Weekends, approximately 9:00–17:00, but very flexible and open to suggestions from candidates

  • Some flexibility for additional babysitting if required.

• Children: 3.5 year old & baby on the way

• Driver: preferred but not necessary

Key responsibilities

• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care and interactive play for a 3.5-year-old child, speaking German throughout the day.

• Support with the new baby on weekends as needed (e.g., basic baby care, helping alongside parents).

• Plan simple, fun activities at home and locally (e.g., games, crafts, reading, outings), prioritising German-language interaction.

• Prepare food for the children and general childcare duties

• Collaborate respectfully with the family and their weekday nanny to maintain consistency in routines.

• Babysit occasionally by agreement (flexible, ad hoc).

Candidate profile

• Fluent/native-level German is essential; strong English is also required.

• Confident and experienced with young children; newborn experience is a plus.

• The family is happy to consider both nannies and mannies, whether junior or more experienced.

• A candidate who brings natural German exposure (e.g., speaks German at home)

Household notes

• Friendly Labrador in the home.

• No known allergies.

Travel

• Travel is not required for the role, although the family may occasionally spend weekends in the country and would need the nanny to join them. There will be additional payment for those weekends.

A warm, welcoming, and fully staffed household is looking for an experienced, professional, and adaptable live-in nanny/governess to join their close-knit childcare team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in the lives of four bright girls aged 3, 5, 8, and 9 - supporting their care, education, and personal development in a nurturing and well-organised environment.

The family is looking for someone with a strong grasp of the British Curriculum who can confidently support school-aged children academically, while helping to create a stimulating and structured environment. This is a long-term role, ideally suited to a nanny, governess, or education-focused childcare professional who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.

Overview

• Start Date: ASAP, though the family can be flexible for the right candidate

• Children: Four girls aged 3, 5, 8, and 9

The Role

You'll take the lead on supporting the children's daily routines, educational progress, and overall wellbeing, helping them thrive both in and out of the classroom. You'll be confident in:

• Supporting academic learning and school progress

• Working in line with the British Curriculum

• Assisting with homework, reading, and educational development

• Creating engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities beyond the classroom

• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive routines

While the girls are at school, you'll work closely alongside the family's other nanny, supporting the younger children and helping the wider childcare team run smoothly. The family is looking for someone proactive, organised, flexible, and genuinely passionate about children's educational and personal growth.

Duties

• Child-focused care and educational support for the four girls

• Homework assistance and British Curriculum support

• Planning engaging educational, creative, and developmental activities

• Supporting school routines, organisation, and academic milestones

• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and confidence

• Supporting the other nanny with the younger children during school hours

• Assisting during family travel

• Light children's laundry/organisation while travelling only

Please note: no cooking or housekeeping duties required - this role is fully focused on childcare and education.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience with school-aged children

• Excellent knowledge of the British Curriculum

• Background in childcare, teaching, tutoring, governess work, or education

• Confident supporting academic development, homework, and learning goals

• A true team player who works well alongside another nanny and household staff

• Flexible and adaptable, particularly regarding travel and changing schedules

• Comfortable working within a fully staffed household environment

Schedule

• 12-hour days, 5 days per week

Accommodation & Package

• Live-in accommodation in a private apartment, approximately five minutes from the family home

• Car provided

Salary

• AED 22,000–25,000 DOE

This is a wonderful opportunity for a career nanny/governess seeking a stable, long-term position within a warm, well-run household that truly values high-quality childcare, education, and child development.

ASAP start

A lovely VIP family based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly experienced, professional and nurturing full-time nanny to care for their infant, with the opportunity to become a long-term and trusted part of the household as the family grows.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a polished, career nanny who loves working with babies, enjoys creating structure and developmental activities, and is confident working in a high-standard, fully staffed private household.

The family is looking for someone calm, discreet, proactive and genuinely passionate about early years development. The role will suit a nanny who takes pride in creating a warm, engaging and beautifully organised environment for a child to thrive.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Start date: ASAP

Salary: Up to 25,000 AED / £5400 per month net, depending on experience

Schedule: 12 hours per day, 6 days per week

Travel: International travel may be required

The role

The nanny will have full daily care of a baby, supporting feeding, hygiene, sleep routines, safety, emotional wellbeing and age-appropriate development.

There will be a strong focus on early years learning and creating a nurturing, stimulating routine at home. This may include:

• Imaginative and creative play

• Sensory activities

• Fine and gross motor development

• Reading, singing and language development

• Outdoor time and age-appropriate outings

• Supporting developmental milestones

• Preparing weekly activity and learning plans

• Creating a calm, consistent daily routine

The family would love someone who brings ideas, initiative and confidence, while also being respectful of the household’s preferences and standards.

Organisation and nursery care

The nanny will be responsible for keeping the baby’s areas beautifully organised, including the nursery, wardrobe, toys, books, bottles, feeding items and equipment.

This will include toy rotation, keeping items clean and sterilised where needed, and ensuring everything is tidy, labelled and easy to use. The ideal candidate will naturally enjoy creating order and thoughtful systems around the child’s day-to-day care.

The ideal candidate

The family is looking for someone who is:

• Highly experienced with babies and early years

• Warm, loving and emotionally intuitive

• Professional, discreet and well-presented

• Calm, organised and proactive

• Confident creating routines and developmental activities

• Comfortable working in a VIP household

• Flexible during travel, developmental changes and sleep regressions

• Able to maintain excellent hygiene and high standards at all times

A smart, practical uniform will be required while working, and phone use should be minimal during working hours.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced nanny seeking a long-term role with a respectful family in Abu Dhabi, offering an excellent tax-free salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a child’s early years.

Start: January 2027, ideally slightly before

Hours: Monday to Friday, approx. 8am–6pm

Salary: £22–£25 gross per hour / £57,200–£65,000 gross per year

Pets: No pets

A warm and professional family based in Wandsworth are looking for an experienced, reliable and engaging full-time nanny to join them as they welcome their third child.

The family currently have two children — a daughter aged 4, who will be starting school in September, and a son aged 2, who attends nursery full-time. Their third baby is due in early September, and the role is expected to begin around January 2027, ideally slightly before the parent returns to work to allow for a smooth handover and settling-in period.

The nanny will primarily care for the baby, who will be around 4–6 months old at the start of the role, while also supporting the older children around nursery, school and holiday routines. The family may review the 2-year-old’s nursery schedule once the nanny is in place, so there may be some care for both younger children during the week.

This is a full-time daily role, likely Monday to Friday, approximately 8am–6pm, with some flexibility around exact hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Sole-charge care of the baby during the working day

• Supporting the baby’s routine, development, feeding, naps and age-appropriate activities

• Caring for the 2-year-old for agreed periods if nursery hours are reduced

• School and nursery support for the older children as needed

• Helping manage the children’s daily routines, including meals, naps, outings and activities

• Planning creative, engaging and developmentally appropriate activities

• Supporting the family during school holidays

• Children’s laundry, tidying and nursery duties related to the children

• Preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks for the children

• Occasional babysitting or weekend support would be helpful but is not essential

The ideal nanny will be:

The family are looking for someone kind, warm, highly reliable and genuinely passionate about childcare. Prior experience with babies and young children is essential, including confidence caring for a baby from around 4–6 months old while also supporting older siblings.

A formal childcare qualification or Norland training would be welcomed, but is not essential. The family’s priority is finding someone experienced, dependable, caring and proactive, with excellent judgement and a strong track record in similar family roles.

The right person will be highly reliable and punctual, warm and loving, confident managing multiple children, organised, calm in a busy household, and happy to work in partnership with hands-on parents. They should also be creative and proactive in planning activities, classes, outings and play.

This is a lovely opportunity for an experienced nanny to join a professional family at an important stage of transition, providing calm, reliable and nurturing support as they move from two to three children.

Arthur’s House is working on behalf of a warm Italian family based in Hammersmith, who are looking for a reliable, experienced and proactive part-time nanny to support with their two children: a 6-year-old who is going into Year 2, and a 14-month-old toddler.

This is a temporary role, starting on the 7th of November until the 18th of December. The family is ideally looking for someone who can support with both morning and after-school routines, although they are open to discussing the exact structure with the right candidate.

The role

1. Days and hours

5 days per week: 1.5 hours in the morning plus afternoon/evening hours.

• 2 days: 3 hours in the afternoon (4.30pm pick-up)

• 3 days: 4 hours in the afternoon, plus an additional 1.5 hours after drop-off (9–10.30am)

• Additional weekend hours available if wanted

School and nursery are both local and within walking distance, so no driving is required. The nanny would collect the eldest child from school first, then collect the youngest from nursery, before bringing both children home for tea, play, bath and bedtime support.

Duties will include

• Morning support, including helping the children get ready and assisting with drop-offs where needed

• School and nursery pickups

• Preparing simple, healthy meals for the family

• Supporting the evening routine, including tea, bath and getting ready for bed

• Engaging the children in age-appropriate play and activities

• Light child-related housekeeping, such as tidying bedrooms, toys and play areas, tyding up after you’ve cooked

• Helping to keep the children’s routine calm, organised and consistent

The ideal nanny

The family would love to find someone kind, calm, dependable and confident managing two young children. Experience with babies and toddlers is essential, as the youngest child is 14 months old and will need hands-on care.

Strong spoken English is important. Additional languages would be a bonus.

Additional information

There are no pets in the home, and there are no allergies or special educational needs to be aware of.

Salary

The expected rate is approximately £23–£25 gross per hour, depending on experience on a self-employed basis.