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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

Role overview

A warm and welcoming family based in the Barnes area are seeking a loving, energetic and developmentally focused full-time nanny for their baby boy, who will be approximately six and a half months old when the role begins.

This is a long-term, sole-charge position for a nanny who will become a trusted part of family life. The parents are looking for someone genuinely warm, affectionate and playf; someone who will respond sensitively to their baby’s emotional needs, take real joy in helping him develop, and bring plenty of energy and creativity to each day.

Start Date

November, 2026

The child

• One baby boy, approximately six and a half months old at the start of the role

• The family’s first child

• Happy and healthy, with no known allergies or health concerns

• The parents would like a nanny who will provide responsive, nurturing care while gently helping him develop a happy, age-appropriate routine

The role

The nanny will have sole-charge care during the working day and will be responsible exclusively for the baby and his needs. A cleaner / housekeeper is already employed, so this is not a housekeeping position.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing warm, attentive and emotionally responsive care

• Supporting the baby’s routine, sleep and developmental milestones

• Planning age-appropriate sensory play, reading, music, classes and local outings

• Taking him to activities such as swimming lessons, music classes, parks and the nearby wetlands

• Encouraging curiosity, confidence and social development through play and exploration

• Supporting the weaning journey and preparing fresh, nutritious, age-appropriate meals and purées

• Following the family’s preference for healthy, homemade food and avoiding processed or sugary foods

• Managing bottles and expressed breast milk in line with the parents’ wishes

• Keeping the baby’s areas, equipment and belongings clean, tidy and organised

• Taking responsibility for the baby’s laundry and other child-related nursery duties

• Communicating openly and thoughtfully with the parents about his day, routine and development

• Offering occasional, pre-agreed babysitting, likely once or twice per month

No family travel, overnight care or proxy parenting is expected.

Candidate profile

Personality and warmth are central to this search. The ideal nanny will be:

• Exceptionally warm, affectionate, tactile and nurturing

• Playful, energetic and genuinely delighted by babies and young children

• Emotionally responsive and comfortable offering plenty of reassurance and affection

• Passionate about early-years development, sensory play and learning through everyday experiences

• Interested in nutrition, weaning and preparing wholesome food for a baby

• Proactive in researching and organising suitable local activities and classes

• Confident working in partnership with first-time parents while taking ownership of the day

• A clear, relaxed and thoughtful communicator

• Reliable, kind, flexible and looking for a long-term position with a growing family

Norland training would be welcomed, particularly for its strong grounding in child development, but it is not essential. The family are very open to candidates with a child-development degree, an equivalent early-years qualification or strong relevant experience. A couple of years of professional nanny experience would be ideal, although an outstanding newly qualified candidate with the right temperament will also be considered.

Days and hours

Monday to Friday, approximately 50 hours per week.

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 7:15am–6:00pm

• Wednesday: shorter hours, to be agreed with the family

• Friday: approximately 8:30am–4:00pm

Salary

£45,000 - 55,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.

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.

A warm family in Notting Hill is looking for a professional, flexible and dependable Retainer Nanny to provide ongoing childcare support across weekends, bank holidays, occasional evenings and family travel.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nanny who enjoys working flexibly and would like to build a long-term relationship with one family, while retaining the freedom to have other commitments alongside the role.

The family will guarantee 15 hours per week, averaged across the month (65 hours per calendar month), with the hours used flexibly depending on their childcare needs. Support will primarily be required for weekends and bank holidays, alongside occasional babysitting and travel with the family.

Rather than a traditional fixed weekly schedule, the family is looking for someone who can offer a reasonable degree of flexibility and who values the security of guaranteed monthly hours. Exact dates and requirements will be communicated and planned with the nanny as far in advance as possible.

Unused guaranteed hours will not roll over into the following month. Any hours required above the monthly guarantee will be paid additionally at the agreed hourly rate.

The ideal candidate will be warm, professional, trustworthy and highly dependable, with strong communication skills and the flexibility to become a reliable source of support for the family over the longer term.

Location: Notting Hill, London

Position: Retainer Nanny

Charge: 1 G, 4 years

Hours: 15 guaranteed hours per week, averaged across the month / 65 hours per calendar month

Schedule: Flexible, primarily weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings/babysitting

Travel: Some family travel required

Rate: £30 gross per hour

Start date: Flexible / ASAP

The family is particularly keen to find someone who sees the benefit of a longer-term retainer arrangement and can offer consistency and flexibility in return for guaranteed hours.

A warm, professional family relocating from Boston to London in early February 2027 are seeking a highly qualified full-time nanny for their daughter, who will be around 21 months old at the start of the role. The family will be based in Turnham Green / Chiswick, in a five-bedroom townhouse close to the major tube lines.

This is a long-term position for a career nanny who is confident supporting toddler development, establishing a happy routine, and helping a family settle into London life. The parents are looking for someone organised, reliable, mature, and engaging - warm and personable, while maintaining clear professional boundaries.

The family’s preference is for a live-out nanny, but they are open to considering a live-in arrangement for the right candidate. The home has a self-contained lower-ground floor with a private bathroom, and a Monday–Thursday live-in arrangement may also be considered.

The child

• Easygoing, social, and happy in temperament

• A strong sleeper and eater

• No health concerns

• The family would like a nanny who will be proactive with her development, language, activities, and socialisation

The role

The nanny will have sole-charge care of their daughter during the working day, supporting her routine, meals, activities, outings, and developmental milestones.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing warm, attentive, and developmentally focused care

• Planning age-appropriate activities, classes, playgroups, music, art, parks, and outings

• Supporting language development, communication, manners, and confidence

• Preparing healthy, light meals and snacks for the child

• Keeping the child’s areas tidy and organised

• Managing the child’s laundry and nursery-related organisation

• Supporting the family with the child’s daily routine, nap schedule, and transitions

• Taking the child out and about safely around London, including on public transport

• Occasional errands related to the child

• Travelling with the family from time to time

• Occasional pre-planned proxy parenting / overnight care when both parents are travelling

There is a full-time cleaner, so this is not a housekeeping role. Adult cooking is not required.

The family also has a well-trained Cavapoo dog with a good temperament. No heavy dog care is expected, although someone comfortable around dogs is important.

Candidate profile

The family would love to find a nanny who is:

• A professional, career nanny with strong toddler experience

• Mature, reliable, punctual, and highly organised

• Warm, kind, engaging, and socially confident

• Schedule-minded and disciplined, while still flexible and adaptable

• Active, safety-conscious, and confident navigating London with a young child

• Proactive with developmental play, outings, language, and learning

• A clear and thoughtful communicator

• Respectful of family boundaries and comfortable working in a busy household

• Fluent in English, with excellent spoken communication to support language development

• Open to travel and occasional proxy parenting

• Open to supporting a growing family in the future

Driving

A driver is strongly preferred. The family plan to buy a car in London and would add the nanny to the insurance. Driving may be useful for activities, trips outside London, and occasional child-related errands.

Hours

Monday to Friday, approximately 7:45am–5:45pm.

Salary

Competitive to market rate: up to £25gph live-out

Summary

This is a lovely opportunity for a polished, proactive, and professional nanny to join a warm American family as they relocate to London. The ideal person will combine excellent toddler experience with warmth, common sense, organisation, and flexibility, helping the child thrive while supporting the family through an important international transition.

Location: Clapham, London

Start date: Mid-May 2027

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 8am–7pm

Total hours: 55 hours per week

Role type: Live-in or live-out considered

Salary: Competitive market rate and dependent on experience and whether live-in or live-out (up to £30 gph live-out)

Position overview

A warm family based in Clapham is looking for a kind, capable and experienced nanny to care for their baby from mid-May 2027. The role will be Monday to Friday, 8am–7pm, and the family is open to considering both live-in and live-out candidates.

This would suit a nanny who is confident with babies and toddlers, calm in approach, proactive, and happy to support both the child’s development and the smooth running of the household around the child.

About the child

The baby will be around 6 months old when the role begins. The family is looking for someone who has strong baby experience and is confident supporting all aspects of routine, development, weaning, sleep, play and early milestones.

As the child grows, the nanny should be able to plan calm, age-appropriate activities, support social development, encourage curiosity, and provide a nurturing and emotionally secure environment.

The ideal candidate

• Warm, nurturing and emotionally intelligent

• Experienced with babies and toddlers

• Confident supporting feeding, weaning, naps, routines and developmental milestones

• Calm, organised and proactive

• Able to build a long-term relationship with the child and family

• Knowledgeable about early years development

• Happy to support a gentle, balanced routine at home and out locally

• Comfortable taking the child to local classes, parks, playgroups and activities

• Reliable, discreet and professional

• Flexible where needed, particularly around nursery holidays or occasional changes to routine

• Ideally local to, or able to commute reliably to, Clapham if live-out

• A Mandarin-speaking nanny would be a bonus, but this is not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Sole-charge care of the baby during working hours

• Supporting and maintaining a calm daily routine

• Preparing bottles/meals and supporting weaning when appropriate

• Planning age-appropriate activities at home and locally

• Taking the child to classes, playgroups, parks and outings

• Supporting naps, feeding, bath time and general care

• Keeping the child’s areas clean, tidy and organised

• Child-related laundry

• Batch cooking and preparing healthy meals for the child as they grow

• Supporting nursery transitions in the future, if and when nursery begins

• Providing flexibility during nursery holidays or periods of illness, where possible

• Communicating clearly with parents about the child’s day, routine and development

A warm and busy family based in West London are looking for a proactive, energetic and highly capable live-in nanny or manny to support their three children: two school-aged children and one nursery-aged child. They are very open to applications from both nannies and mannies.

This is a wonderful role for someone who genuinely enjoys working with bright, busy, high-energy children and who is confident creating structure, fun and calm within a lively family home.

The children

The family have three children: two at school and one at nursery. The older children have busy school schedules and the youngest attends nursery five mornings a week.

The children are described as fun, confident and full of personality. They need someone who can bring creativity, warmth and enthusiasm, while also being comfortable holding firm boundaries and keeping the day organised.

The role

There will be separate cleaning/housekeeping support for the wider household, but the nanny should be happy to take responsibility for child-related duties and keep the children’s day-to-day world running smoothly.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the children with morning and after-school routines

• Nursery drop-off and pick-up

• Helping with homework

• Organising playdates, outings, activities and age-appropriate stimulation

• Cooking healthy meals for the children

• Children’s laundry

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

• Ensuring school bags, uniforms, kit and schedules are kept on top of

• Helping the children develop good routines, manners and independence

• Working with initiative and autonomy, without needing to be micromanaged

The family are looking for someone who is naturally proactive — someone who will notice what needs doing, take initiative, and keep things moving calmly and efficiently.

Accommodation

The live-in accommodation is excellent and self-contained, with a private bedroom, own kitchen facilities, bathroom and separate entrance. It offers a good level of independence and privacy for the nanny.

Driving

A confident driver is required. A car can be provided, or the nanny may use their own. Parking is available.

Travel

Occasional travel with the family preferred (Cornwall, skiiing)

Candidate profile

The most important thing for this family is attitude. They are not focused on a specific number of years’ experience or a particular training route; instead, they are looking for someone with the right energy, mindset and approach.

The ideal nanny will be:

• Proactive and practical

• Fun, upbeat and engaging

• Warm but firm

• Resilient and confident with high-energy children

• Organised and reliable

• Happy to muck in with child-related household tasks

• Able to use initiative

• A clear communicator

• Looking for a long-term role

This would suit someone who loves being busy, enjoys creating structure, and is happy to become a trusted and valued part of family life.

Additional details

• Location: West London

• Position: Live-in nanny

• Children: Three children: B9, G6, B3

• Pets: No pets

• Start date: Flexible / to be discussed

• Salary: Competitive gross annual salary, in line with the market for an experienced live-in nanny in London

Overview

A lovely family based in Kensington, close to Holland Park, are looking for an afternoon / after-school nanny for their two daughters, aged 3 and 5.

The girls are both at school from 8am–3pm, and the family is looking for someone warm, confident and mature to take over from school pick-up, manage the afternoon and early evening routine, and help the children feel happy, secure and well-boundaried. Both parents work from home and are regularly in and out, so the role would suit someone who is comfortable working in a busy household with parents present.

Children

• Two girls, aged 3 and 5

• Bright, energetic and confident

• Need someone firm, mature and able to hold boundaries

• English is the main language spoken at home; the girls also speak Hebrew

• No screen time with the children

Location

• Driving is not required; the family uses walking, public transport and taxis

Hours

• Monday to Friday 3 days 3pm - 7pm and 2 days 1pm - 7pm (24 hours per week)

• Some weekend availability would be a bonus

• Occasional proxy parenting and overnights

Salary

£25 gph

Duties

• School pick-up

• Taking the girls to activities or home after school

• Preparing healthy snacks and simple children’s meals

• Supporting homework / reading where needed

• Managing the afternoon, supper, bath and bedtime preparation

• Children’s laundry and tidying, particularly on earlier-start days

• Keeping the children’s areas organised

• Maintaining clear routines and boundaries

• Working comfortably alongside parents who work from home

Candidate Profile

The family is open-minded on background and experience. The right person will be:

• Warm, kind and engaging

• Mature, firm and confident

• Comfortable managing energetic children

• Able to hold clear boundaries

• Happy working in a home where parents are often present

• Reliable, proactive and flexible

• Comfortable with a no-screen-time approach

• Driving not required

Start Date

End of August / start of September

Overview

A warm, busy family based on Abingdon Road, Kensington, close to Holland Park, are looking for a proactive, mature and capable nanny/housekeeper to support their household and two daughters, aged 3 and 5.

Both girls are at school from 8am–3pm each day, so the family would love to find someone who can combine after-school childcare with hands-on household support, family cooking and general housekeeping during the day.

Children

• Two girls, aged 3 and 5

• Both are at school Monday to Friday, approximately 8am–3pm

• Confident, energetic children who respond well to someone firm, warm and clear boundaries

• English is the main language spoken at home; the girls also speak Hebrew

• The family does not allow screen time with the children

Hours

• Monday to Friday

• Up to 40–45 hours per week, depending on candidate fit and availability

• Exact schedule to be agreed, but the role would include daytime housekeeping/cooking and afternoon school pick-up through to early evening

• Some weekend availability would be a bonus

• Occasional babysitting and proxy parenting required

• £52,000 per annum (DOE)

Duties

• School pick-up and after-school care

• Supporting routines, activities, snacks, supper, bath and bedtime preparation

• Holding clear boundaries and managing confident, energetic children with warmth and maturity

• Children’s laundry and tidying

• General housekeeping to keep the household running smoothly

• Daily tidying and resetting of family living spaces, kitchen and children’s areas

• Keeping bedrooms and play areas organised

• Changing children’s beds and helping keep wardrobes organised

• Managing household laundry, including washing, folding, ironing and putting away

• Keeping on top of school bags, uniforms, sports kit and activities supplies

• Running household errands where needed, such as dry cleaning, post office or local shopping

• Grocery ordering / food shopping and keeping the fridge and cupboards well stocked

• Preparing proper, healthy family meals

Travel

• Occasional travel with the family may be possible once or twice a year, but is not a requirement

Candidate Profile

• Mature, calm and confident

• Warm, proactive and practical

• Able to hold firm boundaries

• Comfortable with parents being present in the home

• Happy to take initiative across both childcare and household duties

• A capable cook who enjoys preparing healthy family meals

• Flexible, reliable and discreet

• Driving not required

Start Date

End of August / start of September

Position overview

A warm, thoughtful family is seeking an exceptional, long-term nanny for their daughter, who is almost three. Their daughter is bright, calm and highly engaged with the world around her. She needs a nanny who is calm, firm, emotionally intelligent and able to provide consistent boundaries while offering appropriate stimulation throughout the day.

The family is currently based in St John’s Wood and will be moving to the Clerkenwell/Islington area in October. Depending on notice periods and availability, the role may begin in St John’s Wood before the move.

Schedule

• Days: Monday to Friday until January 2027, then 4 days per week if preferred

• Hours: 9am–6pm

• Total: 40-45 hours per week

• Additional: 5 days per week during travel and school holidays

• Open start date

About the child

Their daughter is nearly three and has been described as smart, calm and highly perceptive.

She enjoys puzzles, shapes, letters, numbers, cultural outings such as galleries, and age-appropriate activities that allow her to feel engaged without being overstimulated. She will respond well to a nanny who is emotionally intelligent.

The ideal candidate

The family is looking for a nanny who is:

• Calm, grounded and emotionally intelligent

• Firm but kind, with excellent boundaries

• Highly observant and able to read a child’s cues

• Confident running the day independently after a clear morning handover

• Detail-oriented, proactive and self-managing

• Able to offer light educational activities in a relaxed, age-appropriate way

• Experienced with bright, strong-willed toddlers

• A confident driver (essential)

• Looking for a long-term role

• Fluent in English is essential

• Able to provide excellent references

Childcare or early years qualifications would be highly valued.

Key responsibilities

• Providing sole-charge care for their daughter during working hours

• Supporting her daily routine, including naps, meals, outings and activities

• Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities that offer gentle mental stimulation

• Taking their daughter to classes, playdates and local outings

• Maintaining calm, consistent boundaries throughout the week

• Preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks for their daughter

• Keeping their daughter’s areas tidy and organised

• Managing nursery duties related to their daughter

• Communicating clearly with parents while also being able to work independently

Household details

• No pets

• Live-out position

• Occasional travel may be required once or twice a year, always with notice

• Gluten and sugar free household

Salary

Up to £25 gph (DOE and qualification level)

Location: Chelsea, London

Schedule: 2–3 evenings per week

Salary: Circa £40 gross per hour, with flexibility up to £45 - £50 gross per hour depending on experience

Position: Permanent, part-time / live-out

Start: By arrangement

Arthur’s House is assisting a private family based in Chelsea in their search for a warm, reliable and capable Part-Time Private Chef.

The family enjoy fresh, uncomplicated and delicious food and are particularly fond of Italian and Mediterranean-style cooking. They are not looking for highly formal or Michelin-style dining, but rather an experienced, professionally trained cook or chef who can prepare excellent-quality, healthy family meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

The Chef will work closely with the family to agree menus and understand their preferences, preparing dinner on 2–3 evenings each week as well as making additional portions or dishes that can be enjoyed the following day.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, high-quality dinners for the family 2–3 evenings per week

• Collaborate with the family on weekly menus and meal ideas

• Cook predominantly Italian and Mediterranean-style food, alongside other dishes according to the family's preferences

• Prepare additional portions and/or dishes that can be enjoyed the following day

• Undertake grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing locally, including around Elystan Place

• Select excellent-quality, fresh and seasonal produce

• Manage basic kitchen and pantry stock relating to the family's meals

• Leave the kitchen clean, tidy and organised following each service

• Accommodate dietary requirements and changing preferences as required

The Ideal Candidate

The family would ideally like someone who:

• Has professional culinary training and/or a strong professional cooking background

• Is particularly confident with Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

• Has experience cooking in a private household, or can demonstrate the temperament and discretion required to work in a family home

• Enjoys simple, fresh and beautifully executed home cooking rather than overly formal restaurant-style food

• Is organised and happy to take responsibility for grocery shopping and sourcing ingredients

• Is personable and collaborative, and comfortable planning menus directly with the family

• Is discreet, reliable and trustworthy

• Has excellent references

Italian heritage or a particularly strong knowledge of authentic Italian cooking would be highly desirable, although the priority is finding the right chef and personality for the household.

Salary

Circa £40 gross per hour, with flexibility up to £50 gross per hour for an exceptional candidate, depending on experience and background.

Groceries and ingredients will be covered separately by the family.

Family Overview

A warm, busy family based on the Earlsfield side of Clapham Common are looking for a proactive, energetic and highly capable nanny to support their two young boys.

The family have two sons aged 2 and 4. Both parents work full-time, so they are looking for someone confident, reliable and able to take ownership of the children’s day-to-day routine.

The Role

This is a full-time live-out nanny role, starting at the end of September. The role will initially be approximately 50 hours per week, reducing during term time once the youngest starts nursery (Sept 2027) to an average of 40 hours per week, with longer hours again during school holidays.

Hours

• Monday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

• Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:30pm

• Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:30pm

• Thursday: 8:00am - 6:30pm

• Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

The family is keen to have a nanny share mid-week (term time only when both children attend school)

• 20 hours per week during term time

• £26 gph share hours

Salary

Up to £58k PA

Holiday

28 days paid holiday, often more in practice.

Candidate Profile

The family would love to find someone outdoorsy, active, fun and proactive, with a naturally warm and positive approach. Their ideal candidate would be culturally aligned with their current nanny: energetic, capable, hands-on and confident with young children.

A teaching background would be a particular bonus, especially for supporting the eldest as they transition into school life. The family would value someone who can help with homework, school routine, early learning and emotional adjustment to the classroom environment.

The right person will be:

• Energetic, outdoorsy and happy to keep up with two active boys

• Warm, fun and engaging, rather than overly strict

• Proactive and mentally present

• Confident anticipating what needs doing without being asked

• Organised and happy to help keep children’s belongings, toys and clothes in order

• Comfortable becoming part of the family’s rhythm and culture

• Reliable, communicative and practical

• Able to support school routines, homework and developmental milestones

• Driving is preferred but not essential, given the family’s central location.

Duties

The role will focus on the children and their day-to-day care, including:

• School and nursery routines

• Planning fun, active and age-appropriate activities

• Supporting homework and early learning

• Helping the eldest transition into school life

• Preparing meals and snacks for the children

• Washing up after children’s meals and cooking

• Resetting the children’s rooms and play areas by the end of the day

• Keeping the children’s clothes, toys and belongings organised

• Supporting the family with practical child-related tasks, such as noticing when things need ordering or preparing

The family have a cleaner once a week, so no deep cleaning or general housekeeping is required.

Travel

The family may occasionally ask whether the nanny would be open to travelling with them, but this is not a requirement of the role.

Notes

The family are looking for someone who feels like part of the family rather than a very formal employee/employer dynamic. They would love to find someone warm, intuitive and proactive who can bring energy, confidence and consistency to the boys’ lives.

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.

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, likely starting around mid-October and running until Christmas. 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

The core after-school hours are approximately 3:30pm–7:00pm, Monday to Friday. The family would also ideally like support in the mornings from around 7:00am–9:00am, helping with the children’s morning routine and drop-offs.

There may also be the option for some longer afternoons, potentially starting from around 1:00pm, if the nanny is happy to help with light child-related household duties before pickup.

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 children

• 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

• 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.

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 per hour, depending on experience.

A lovely family based in Clerkenwell is seeking an experienced, confident and engaging nanny to provide dedicated after-school care for their 3-year-old daughter from September, as she transitions to attending preschool five days a week. They are looking for someone warm, proactive and dependable who can build a strong relationship with their daughter and become a trusted part of her daily routine.

Start date: September 2026

Location: Clerkenwell, London

Hours: 3-8pm, 3-4 days per week (with flexibility on the number of days), with longer/full days during school holidays.

Salary: Up to £23 gross per hour

Child: One girl, aged 3

The Role

• Collect their daughter from preschool, approximately a 20-minute walk or bus journey from the family home

• Take her to age-appropriate after-school activities where applicable

• Bring her home and spend time playing and engaging with her

• Support with her evening routine and bedtime

• Opportunity for additional ad-hoc babysitting, weekend work and occasional extra days, subject to availability

About You

The family is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in caring for children of a similar age

• Confident, proactive and capable of taking initiative

• Warm, engaging and energetic, with a strong personality

• Comfortable planning activities and keeping a 3-year-old stimulated and engaged

• Reliable and able to manage nursery/preschool routines independently

• Happy to follow the family’s no-screen approach

• Ideally looking for a longer-term position

• Must have an up-to-date Enhanced DBS check, paediatric first aid certification, strong references and the right to work in the UK

The family is open to a bilingual nanny, although this is not a requirement. Strong childcare experience is the priority.

Household Duties

This is a childcare-focused position. There is no cleaning required.

Salary

£22–£23 gross per hour, depending on experience.

Start Date: September 2026

Schedule of Work: approximately 3:30pm–7:30pm, 3 - 5 days a week (12–20 hours per week, flexible)

Salary: Up to £30 gross per hour (dependent on experience)

Children: Two school-aged boys and a newborn baby (born June 2026)

Location: Primrose Hill, NW3

Other: A confident driver is essential as the role involves school collections

About the Family

Arthur's House is delighted to be assisting this warm, welcoming family once again as they look to appoint an experienced Afternoon Nanny / Family Assistant.

Having previously found the family a nanny, we are now helping them secure an additional afternoon nanny to support the next stage of family life. Their eldest son will be starting school in Hampstead this September, their younger son remains at school in Notting Hill, and they have recently welcomed a new baby into the family.

The afternoons are naturally busy, so they are looking for someone calm, proactive and organised who enjoys being an extra pair of hands. This role would suit a nanny who thrives in a team environment and genuinely loves helping family life run smoothly.

The Role

• Support with the afternoon and evening routine, including school pick up homework, reading, play, supper and preparing for bedtime.

• Provide educational support appropriate to each child’s age and stage (e.g. reading practice, spelling, basic numeracy, and project support)

• Support with after-school activities, clubs and playdates: booking/confirming arrangements, escorting to and from activities, and ensuring the children have the correct kit/snacks.

• Organise engaging, age-appropriate activities both at home and outdoors.

• Help prepare school bags, uniforms and sports kits for the following day.

• Stay on top of children's clothing, including organising wardrobes, identifying clothing that has been outgrown and keeping essentials well stocked.

• Offer occasional support with the newborn where helpful. This role is not primarily a baby-focused position.

• Work collaboratively with the parents and existing household staff to ensure afternoons run seamlessly.

The Person

• An experienced nanny with excellent previous references.

• Positive, energetic and genuinely passionate about working with children.

• Calm, organised and proactive, with the ability to anticipate what needs doing.

• Happy working as part of a team alongside household staff.

• Confident managing the logistics of busy family life and multiple school runs.

• Enjoys outdoor play, sports, creative activities and encouraging children's independence.

• A confident London driver with a clean driving licence.

• Reliable, trustworthy and highly discreet.

• Fluent English.

• An enhanced DBS, Paediatric First Aid certificate and the right to work in the UK are essential.