Rota nanny needed Notting Hill

Job Description

Full‑time role for Nanny, rota nannies with 1 week on / 1 week off (24/7). Start in mid August 2026. Long‑term partnership with a warm, loyal family in Notting Hill, London.

About the Family

The family has two school‑aged daughters (6 and 8 years old), a cat, two dogs and a rabbit. Mum works full time. The role blends sole and shared care and occasionally involves proxy parenting.

Responsibilities

• Provide sole or shared care for the girls during school hours, including preparing nutritious meals, tidying their areas, and managing logistics such as uniforms and school bags.
• Support homework and educational activities.
• Drive confidently for school runs, activities, play‑dates and, when required, travel with the family during holidays (Christmas, Easter, summer).
• Live in during rota weeks and live out during off weeks; live within a short commute of London.
• Conduct dog walking and general household errands; assist with light housekeeping as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant childcare experience.
• Previous experience with school‑aged children, especially 6‑8 year olds.
• Rota or live‑in nanny experience (preferred).
• Enhanced DBS, current, and on DBS update service.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (within 3 years).
• Right to work in the UK; full passport for international travel.
• Confident driver with own vehicle; good driving record.
• Pet friendly; comfortable with two dogs, a cat and a rabbit.
• Non‑smoker.
• Reference history of long tenures with single families.
• Ability to run after children and manage physical tasks.

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, kind, emotionally attuned and genuinely loves working with children.
• Fun yet firm and patient; resilient and able to handle daily challenges calmly.
• Fluent in English; able to support homework as children progress.
• Proactive, organised, with anticipatory planning and backup options.
• Team player comfortable working alongside the mother; willing to help with housekeeping during school hours.
• Outdoor enthusiast, energetic, and enthusiastic about active play.
• Long‑term commitment; hopes to stay for years.
• Pet friendly; loves animals.

Additional Information

The role offers a supportive environment where the nanny can take personal time during school hours for gym, walks or meetings, with the mother being supportive. The family values kindness and treats staff with respect.

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