Open Roles

We are seeking an experienced nanny or individual with excellent English skills to care for two boys aged 2 and 5 and newborn baby girl in Hampstead (NW3). Primary childcare for the boys initially with baby girl joining in the future.

Key Details:

• Hours: Sunday 8am - 7pm

• Start date: ASAP

• Compensation: Up to £25 gross per hour

• Longterm commitment

Responsibilities:

• Childcare and supervision for children

• Light meal preparation for the children

• Supervise playtime activities both indoors and outdoors

• Manage bath time and bedtime routines

• Ensure nap time for the 2-year-old is maintained

• Organise age-appropriate activities to support development

• Provide emotional support and positive guidance

Requirements:

• Driver preferred

• Fluent English (required)

• 1 dog in the home

Benefits:

• Parking space available at the property

• Housekeeper employed for home maintenance (focus is on childcare)

• No travel required

Arthur’s House is supporting a warm, professional family in SW London to appoint an exceptional live-out nanny to care primarily for their 2-year-old daughter, with a new baby due in September. Mum will be on maternity leave initially when the new baby arrives. Mum will be on maternity leave so will be primary carer for the baby for the first year.

The family are both busy professionals and are looking for a nanny who is reliable, honest, and an excellent communicator, and who will take real ownership of the role, bringing creative, play-based learning and thoughtful structure to their child’s day.

Role overview

• Sole-charge care for the family’s toddler during working hours

• Nursery-related duties, meal preparation, child laundry and organisation, and proactive planning of age-appropriate activities.

• Support a calm, collaborative home environment, with a nanny who takes direction well and does not need day-to-day micro-management.

Key details

Location: Wandsworth, SW17

Start date: Ideally a late June start (July can be considered for the right person).

Salary: £20–£23 gross per hour

Hours (44 hours per week):

• Monday – Wednesday: start 12:30pm (time used for meal prep and nursery duties)

  • Nursery pick-ups: Mon/Tues 2:15–2:30pm, Wed 3:15–3:30pm

• Thursday & Friday: start 7:30am

• Finish 7:30pm most days, with a 6:30pm finish on Fridays, and frequently earlier.

• Some flexibility required for occasional later finishes, typically with notice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engaging, development-focused care with an emphasis on:

  • Creative, play-based learning

  • Outdoor time and local activities

  • Planning purposeful days with occasional playdates

• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the toddler, considering allergies.

• Keep children’s areas clean and organised, manage child laundry, and maintain nursery/child-related routines.

• Confidently manage nursery pick-ups and the afternoon routine.

• Clear communication with parents, including sharing updates and raising issues directly and constructively.

Essential experience and qualities

• Proven nanny experience with toddlers (and ideally newborn experience).

• Qualified, capable, and confident working independently.

• Strong communication style, emotionally mature, receptive to feedback.

• Honest, kind, dependable, and consistent.

Preferences (nice to have)

• Driver preferred (not required).

• Italian speaker a bonus.

Additional details

• No pets.

• Child has a FPIES allergy (notably poultry and courgettes). The family will provide full guidance, but the nanny must be confident following allergy protocols and escalating appropriately.

• Occasional babysitting would be welcomed.

• The family are looking for a long-term hire.

VIP Nanny – Dubai

A warm, highly experienced, and exceptionally organised professional is sought to join a high-standard household in Dubai to provide long-term care for an infant, with potential to support future children as the family grows. The ideal candidate will be calm, discreet, and confident in creating a structured, nurturing environment with a strong educational focus.

Role Overview

• Full-time, live-in position

• 12 hours per day, 6 days per week

• ASAP start

• International travel required

• Long-term commitment preferred

• AED 15-25k monthly (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive daily care, including feeding, hygiene, sleep routines, and emotional support

• Support early development through age-appropriate learning, sensory play, reading, singing, and creative activities

• Maintain a consistent daily routine with a balance of learning, rest, and outdoor time

• Plan weekly developmental activities and learning ideas

• Track milestones and communicate progress clearly

• Keep all baby areas, clothing, equipment, and supplies perfectly organised

• Sterilise, label, and maintain feeding and nursery items to a high standard

• Support travel arrangements and adapt routines as needed

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience caring for infants and young children

• Excellent understanding of early years development

• Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated

• Strong professional boundaries and discretion

• Excellent personal presentation and hygiene

• Comfortable with travel and flexible routines

• A nurturing but structured approach

Reporting

• Daily verbal handovers

• Weekly written updates covering sleep, feeding, development, and activities

• Immediate reporting of any health or safety concerns

Applicants should be confident working in a highly organised household and able to contribute to a stable, positive environment for the child’s growth and development.

Temporary Nanny (June-July 2026) - Queen’s Park, Up to £30/hr

Location: Queen’s Park / Maida Vale, London

Duration: June 1st - July 25th, 2026

Compensation: Up to £30 gross per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: Approx. 4 days per week, up to 40 hours per week (flexible)

About the Family

A warm and friendly family visiting London from LA for the summer are seeking an energetic and reliable nanny to help care for their two young daughters (ages 5 and 2). Both parents are looking for someone local who can support childcare and help the children explore and enjoy the city. This job has one task: show the children all London has to offer!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, engaging childcare for two young children

• Plan and accompany fun, age-appropriate outings around London

• Prepare simple, healthy lunches and snacks for the children

• Assist with maintaining daily routines and structure

• Support parents as needed during the day

Schedule & Travel

• 4 days per week (flexible scheduling)

• One week of family travel during the period (optional for candidate)

• Potential opportunity to travel with the family to Italy from June 26th - June 30th (acting in a proxy-parent capacity)

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, energetic, and engaging personality

• Previous childcare or nanny experience with young children

• Confident navigating London (driving ability a plus; car may be available)

• Fluent English required (French language skills a bonus)

• Reliable, flexible, and proactive

Warm, capable and energetic full-time nanny needed for two sister families in Balham, London (homes three streets apart, walkable between both, no driving required). This long-term role begins as a nanny share for three children (two boys aged ~3–3.5, plus a baby joining 1 July) with a planned transition to sole charge for one family from September 2027.

• Start: Flexible from May–September 2026

• Hours: 55 hours/week (Mon–Thu 8am–7pm, Fri 8am–6pm)

• Rota: Two-week rotation between the two homes

• Nursery: Older children attend term-time nursery (3 full days to 3:15pm, 2 mornings)

This is a hands-on role for a nanny who can confidently run the day: smooth morning routines, nursery drop-offs and pick-ups, and happy, structured afternoons through to bedtime prep. You will plan stimulating, age-appropriate activities and local outings (especially during periods caring for one baby), and support clear boundaries with kind, consistent discipline.

You will be responsible for all childcare, including preparing healthy meals and snacks (including a dairy-free diet for one child) and keeping the children’s areas tidy and organised. No housekeeping beyond the children (cleaners employed).

Salary: circa £65,000 depending on experience. Travel not required unless the nanny is keen to travel with the families occasionally.

A warm, outdoorsy family based just outside Woodstock is seeking an experienced, proactive Nanny / Family Assistant (live-out) to become a steady, trusted presence in their lively rural household. This is a varied, long-term role combining hands-on childcare with wider family assistance and organisation, and would suit someone who enjoys being “in the mix” and supporting a busy home day to day.

• Focus: Sole/shared care and after-school support for two younger children, aged 9 and 5, including school pick-ups, settling in after school, and guiding them through calm, predictable routines

• Key needs: Confident supporting autism and anxiety, offering a patient, understanding approach, providing clear structure and reassurance, and working thoughtfully around anxiety-related behaviours

• Food & routines: Comfortable preparing simple meals and supporting a restricted diet, with sensitivity to food-related preferences and needs

• Duties with the children: Play, crafts, reading, outdoor adventures, and encouraging independence, plus assisting with personal care where required

• Household support: Light home organisation and practical support that helps the household run smoothly (for example, keeping children’s areas organised, staying on top of kit/uniform, and generally anticipating what the family will need)

• Family admin / PA support: Helping with family logistics and admin tasks, and providing reliable support to a busy professional principal

• Environment: A rural farmhouse setting with pets (Labrador, cats, rabbits) and a family that enjoys nature, animals, and being outdoors

• Hours & pay: 30 hours per week, £18–20 gph (DOE)

• Support with training and personal development

• Start: ASAP

A driver is preferred due to the rural location, although there is a bus route via Long Hanborough. There may be additional hours during school holidays, and willingness to travel with the family plus occasional overnights/proxy parenting would be a welcome bonus.

Arthur’s House is recruiting a reliable, playful nanny for a blended hours role on behalf of a warm family based near Hammersmith Station (Brackenbury Village).

The role

• After-school care in term time for two children aged 3 and 5

• Collecting from school and nursery in Holland Park and getting home via public transport or cargo bike

• Planning age-appropriate activities, engaging play, and supporting routines

• Planning evening meals

• Taking the children to occasional activities

• Weekly babysitting, occasional proxy parenting

• During school holidays: planning full-day schedules with outings (parks, museums, playdates) and preparing packed lunches and snacks

• During school holidays: drop off / pick up from clubs and activities

• During school holidays: supporting learning through play (reading, crafts etc) and keeping to routines

Hours

• 30 - 35 hours per week paid consistently through the year (working after school hours in term time and fuller days in holidays)

Start date

• ASAP

Candidate profile

• Prior childcare experience with younger children

• Playful, energetic, and confident engaging and interacting with children

• Reliable and organised, able to manage after-school logistics

• Driver not required, but would be a plus

Household notes

• One cat in the home

Salary

• £20 - 22 gross per hour (dependent on experience)

About the Family

We are delighted to be working with a wonderful family seeking a dedicated, flexible and proactive nanny who shows initiative to join their household. The family consists of two energetic and fun children: a 5-year-old girl, a 3-year-old boy, and a newborn girl arriving in April. They also have a friendly spaniel, so a dog lover would be ideal!

The Role

This is a full-time position combining elements of nanny. The successful candidate will be someone who is willing to help and get 'stuck in' with various tasks around the home while the eldest are at school and childcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing attentive and nurturing childcare as required

• Helping with school drop-offs and pick-ups

• Organising and supervising engaging playdates, age-appropriate activities, and educational outings to support the children's social and cognitive development

• Preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children, with assistance in family cooking and meal preparation as needed

• Supporting with household management duties including children's laundry and tidying play areas. When the children are at school, this family would love someone who is willing to help across general support tasks (to be discussed)

• Providing household PA support such as managing food shopping, birthday parties, school projects etc

• Offering occasional evening and weekend babysitting to support the parents' schedule

• Maintaining open communication with parents about children's daily activities, progress, and any concerns

• Adapting flexibly to the family's changing needs, particularly during the newborn transition period

• Willingness to accompany the family on one holiday per year (desirable but not essential)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 07:30am - 5:30pm (with flexibility)

Start Date

ASAP

Salary

Up to £55k PA

The Ideal Candidate

• Low ego with a helpful, can-do attitude

• Understands that parenting support involves more than just childcare tasks

• Flexible and adaptable to the family's changing needs

• Discreet and able to read situations

• Experience with newborns and multiple children

• Dog lover preferred

• Willing to travel for one family holiday per year (desirable)

• Open to Junior nannies

• Driver not required

Additional Information

If you are an experienced, flexible nanny who thrives in a busy household and enjoys being hands-on with all aspects of family life, we would love to hear from you.

📍 Parsons Green, SW6

⏰ Start: Flexible / ASAP for the right candidate

💰 £50k PA

⌛ 40 hours over 5 days a week (Monday & Tuesday 9am-7pm, Wednesday & Thursday 12pm-7pm, Friday 11am-5pm)

👶👦 One baby & one boy aged 6

🐕 Calm, well-mannered family dog

We are pleased to be supporting one of our returning clients in the search for a warm, engaging, and playful nanny to support their growing family. This role is all about finding the right personality fit, someone who is genuinely enthusiastic about spending time with both children and becoming a positive, caring presence in their daily lives.

While a significant portion of the role will involve caring for the baby, it is essential that the nanny is equally invested in building a meaningful relationship with the family’s 6-year-old son. He is curious, social, and loves to be involved, particularly when it comes to play, activities, and cooking, and the family are keen to find someone who will make him feel included, valued, and wanted.

The Role

Responsibilities as below with a strong emphasis on engagement, play, and cooking, including:

• Providing attentive, nurturing care for the baby, supporting routines and development

• Actively engaging the 6-year-old through play, conversation, and shared activities

• Planning and organising fun, age-appropriate activities for the eldest, both at home and out and about

• Encouraging sibling connection and inclusive play

• Preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals, involving the eldest child in cooking wherever possible

• Supporting afternoon and evening routines, including dinner and bedtimes

• Creating a warm, calm, and positive environment where both children feel secure and valued

• Managing all standard nursery and child-related duties

The Ideal Candidate

• Has solid experience caring for babies, with confidence and ease

• Is genuinely enthusiastic about spending time playing, talking, and engaging with an older child

• Brings warmth, energy, and an upbeat, caring personality

• Enjoys cooking and values nutrition, and is happy to involve children in the kitchen

• Is emotionally intelligent and naturally nurturing

• Understands that connection and engagement are just as important as routine

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience caring for babies

• Enhanced DBS check

• Paediatric First Aid certificate

• Excellent, checkable references

• Right to Work in the UK

• Fluent English

Arthur’s House is supporting a warm family based in Clapham, South London, who currently have a 17-month-old and are expecting twins due mid-July. The family is seeking calm, experienced support to help them transition from one child to three.

Role overview

• Provide short-term, hands-on maternity nanny support for the first 4 weeks following the twins’ arrival.

• Help establish practical routines and offer reassuring, confident guidance in the early weeks.

Key responsibilities

• Newborn care for twins, including settling, feeding support and general baby care.

• Support with toddler care and age-appropriate routines.

• Afternoon and evening assistance, including bath time and bedtime for all children.

• Light nursery-related support connected to the children (for example, tidying children’s spaces, preparing bottles, coordinating children’s laundry), as agreed.

Proposed schedule

• 24/5 for 4 weeks (initial booking)

Ideal candidate

• Significant newborn experience, with twin experience strongly preferred.

• Confident having a toddler alongside newborns, with a calm and proactive approach.

• Excellent communication, reliable, and comfortable working as part of a supportive household team.

Start date

• Early July 2026 (around the twins’ expected due date, latest 15 July 2026).

Arthur’s House is recruiting on behalf of a warm family in Wandsworth for an experienced live-in Nanny / Nanny-PA to support two school-aged children.

The role

This is a hands-on nanny position with PA-style household support while the children are at school.

Children

• Boy, 12

• Girl, 9

Hours

• 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

• Early starts required to ensure school drop-off by 8:10am

• Afternoon pick-ups and support with dinner and evening routines

• Babysitting a couple of times per week (paid additionally when outside contracted hours)

Key responsibilities

• Morning routine and school drop-offs (and return journey home)

• School pick-ups and coordinating after-school activities

• Preparing children’s meals, including dinner

• Nanny-PA support such as running errands and picking up items as needed

• Household support while children are at school, including:

  • Food shopping

  • Children’s Laundry

  • General household organisation

  • Managing contractors and appointments, collecting dry cleaning and parcels, stocking household supplies, coordinating deliveries and returns etc

Candidate requirements

• Confident driver with a manual licence

• Professional, reliable, and organised

• Comfortable supporting a busy household and taking initiative

• Ideally an experienced nanny who can pick things up quickly

• Comfortable with cats (two in the home)

• Positive outlook

• Enhanced DBS check, up to date First Aid certification and Right to Work in the UK

Accommodation

Separate live-in accommodation is provided on the lower ground floor with:

• Private bedroom

• En suite bathroom

• Utility room access

• Independent entrance

Salary

• £45 - 50k (DOE)

Start date

• ASAP, though the family can take time to find the right match

Arthur’s House is supporting a warm, welcoming family in South West London to recruit an experienced, confident part-time nanny to care for three children aged 1, 4 and 6.

Role overview

You will take a hands-on role supporting the children’s routines across the week, with a particular focus on after-school care and two full day of sole charge with the 1-year-old. The children are high energy and active, so the family is looking for someone positive, loving, and calm under pressure.

Location

• Surbiton / South West London

• No travel required

• No pets

Working days & hours

• Tuesday to Thursday

• typically 25 hours, with some flexibility

  • Tuesday: 10am–6:00pm

  • Wednesday: 7:00am–6:00pm

  • Thursday: 12:00pm–6:00pm (can flex around schedules)

• Opportunity to increase hours during school holidays

Start date

• Open for the right person

Responsibilities

• School and nursery pick-ups and drop-offs, including safe travel planning and car seat use

• Sole charge care of the 1-year-old on two full days, including naps, feeding, weaning support, and development-focused play

• Creating a calm, consistent routine across all three children, aligned with the family’s preferences

• Preparing healthy snacks and children’s meals, keeping the kitchen and children’s dining areas tidy after use

• Supporting homework, reading practice, and school routines, including packing bags and preparing for the next day

• Planning fun, age-appropriate activities and outings, encouraging active play and good manners

• Facilitating playdates and liaising with other parents and schools as needed

• Supporting bath and bedtime routines when required

• Keeping children’s areas organised, including toys, books, and school items, and doing light tidying related to the children

• Children-related laundry (as agreed), including washing, folding, and keeping uniforms and sports kits ready

• Maintaining a safe environment at home, supervising closely, and flagging any concerns promptly to the parents

Candidate requirements

• Previous, relevant childcare experience

• Confident driver (family car provided)

• Enhanced DBS

• Non-smoker

• Excellent references

Child information

• No dietary requirements

• No additional needs

Remuneration

• Budget: Up to £25 gross per hour (dependent on experience)

How to apply

Please provide an up-to-date CV, DBS status, driving experience, and at least two recent childcare references.

Part-time Nanny Position - Kennington/Elephant and Castle

About the Family

We are delighted to present this wonderful opportunity on behalf of our client, a warm and chilled-out family based in the Kennington/Elephant and Castle area. The family consists of two lovely boys aged 6 and 8, and both parents who split their time between home and office.

The Role

The family is seeking an experienced and confident after-school nanny to join them Monday through Thursday. This is a role for someone who can take initiative and get on with the job independently.

Key Responsibilities

• School pick-ups and transporting children to their various activities (football, swimming, dance etc)

• Supervising and assisting with homework

• Cooking nutritious meals for the entire family

• Managing children's laundry

• Arriving a few hours before school pick-up to prepare

• Maintaining the children's routine and ensuring they are well-cared for

Position Details

• Days: Monday to Thursday

• Hours: Up to 25 hours per week

• Salary: Up to £25 gph (DOE)

• Start Date: Mid-April, 2026

• Location: Elephant and Castle/Kennington

• Driver: Not required

• Pets: None

Holidays and Additional Hours

During school holidays, the children typically attend camps, and the nanny's hours are maintained throughout. Some opportunity for weekend work and evening babysitting.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable experience working with school-age children

• Confident, proactive, and able to work independently

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

• Excellent cooking skills with the ability to prepare family meals

• French-speaking is advantageous (though not essential) as the mother speaks French to the children

• Warm, nurturing, and someone the children will respect

• Flexible and adaptable

What Makes This Role Special

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a relaxed and appreciative family who are open to different types of profiles and backgrounds.

Arthur’s House is acting on behalf of a private family based in Barons Court (W14) who are welcoming twins later this year The family has four children already (ages 7, 6, 4, and 18 months) and benefits from an established support system. We are seeking an experienced, calm, and adaptable nanny to support daytime care of the newborn twins, provide wraparound help at busy times and act as a general support in this busy and getting busier household.

Location

• Near Barons Court, London

Start date

• Temporary: August - September 2026

• 10am - 8pm Mon - Fri

Role overview

• Assist with the children during busy transitions when needed

• Household support: light housekeeping duties connected to the children and the smooth running of the home

• Maintain clear communication with parents and other household staff about routines, development, and day-to-day priorities

• Keep a calm structure to the day, tracking naps, feeds, and key milestones for both babies

• Proactively identify what support is needed at pinch points and step in where appropriate (within nanny scope)

• Support safe, age-appropriate outings and activities as the twins grow (local walks, playdates)

Core responsibilities

• Assist with the morning and after-school rush (including coverage around 6:30am–9:00am where required)

• Help with children’s laundry, nursery upkeep, and keeping children’s areas tidy and well organised

• Sterilise equipment, and maintain hygiene routines

• Coordinate with and work with the existing nanny/housekeeper to ensure continuity and consistency of care

• Pack and organise for travel as needed

Schedule & flexibility

• The family is flexible and open to tailoring the schedule for the right candidate

• Ideal coverage is 50 hours per week Mon-Fri (flexible to take on some overtime)

• £22-25 gph (DOE)

Key requirements

• Warm, discreet, and professional with strong boundaries and excellent judgement

• Organised, reliable, and flexible with a collaborative approach (need to be willing to work with others for the overall goal)

• Strong English speaker

• Great cook

• Legally able to work in the UK

Desirable

• Driver (not required, but helpful)

A weekend rota position averaging 30 hours per working weekend. The family seeks an exceptional, professional nanny to deliver developmentally focused care within an established household team.

Schedule

• Friday: 7:45am – 10:00pm

• Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

• Nannies alternate weekends; flexibility is appreciated.

Key Responsibilities

• Sole-charge care of both children across the weekend

• Confident care of a 3-month-old baby alongside an active 2-year-old

• Managing all aspects of the children’s routines, including feeding, naps, hygiene, and bedtime on Fridays

• Administering meals prepared in advance

• Engaging the children in age-appropriate, stimulating, and developmentally focused activities

• Maintaining exceptional standards of childcare and organisation throughout the weekend

• Working seamlessly with the weekday nanny and housekeeper to ensure continuity

• Demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive, detail-oriented approach

• Ensuring the children’s safety, wellbeing, and emotional security at all times

• Providing clear handovers and communication to parents and weekday staff

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience with very young babies (including infants under 6 months)

• Proven confidence caring for toddlers alongside infants

• Highly organised, meticulous, and thorough in approach

• Calm, capable, and professional under sole-charge responsibility

• Strong emotional intelligence and discretion

• Team-oriented mindset with experience working in staffed households

• Excellent references

• Fluent English

Additional Information

• Driving not required.

• Start date: ASAP (temporary cover considered during the search).

• Compensation: Extremely competitive for the right candidate (up to £30 gph)

• 2 friendly but long haired cats in the home