We are working with a warm and welcoming family in North London to help them hire a full-time, live-out Nanny / Family Assistant. After four wonderful years, the family’s current nanny is moving on, and as the children have grown, the family’s needs have naturally evolved. They are now seeking an experienced nanny who will provide excellent childcare alongside family administration and household support.
The family genuinely value their staff and love spending time with their two children, aged 7 and 4, who both attend school full-time.
This makes it an ideal position for an experienced nanny who particularly enjoys working with school-aged children and would like to develop into a Nanny / Family Assistant role. The family already employ a long-standing housekeeper of six years, so this is not a housekeeping position; the focus will be on the children, family organization and helping the household run smoothly.
The ideal start date is January 2027, although an earlier start would be considered for the right candidate. There are no pets in the home.
You MUST have the right to live and work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect the children from school and accompany them to after-school activities, clubs and appointments
- Plan and coordinate the children’s after-school schedules, including engaging, age-appropriate and educational activities
- Oversee homework and provide support and encouragement with schoolwork
- Organize and track the children’s appointments, including doctors, dentists and hairdressers
- Prepare healthy, home-cooked family meals from scratch, with dinner prepared in advance for the family to enjoy on their return
- Take full responsibility for the children’s laundry, including washing, ironing, folding and putting away
- Manage the children’s wardrobes, ensuring clothing is organized, well maintained and seasonally appropriate
- Maintain the children’s bedrooms, play areas and belongings in a tidy and organized manner
- Monitor clothing, shoes, school supplies and essentials, advising the family when items need replacing
- Order the family’s groceries and household supplies, receiving and putting away deliveries
- Manage day-to-day family errands, including dry-cleaning, post-office visits, returns and collections
- Book and coordinate ad hoc household services and provide general family administration support
- The role requires some flexibility on occasion, for example if a child is unwell or the parents are unexpectedly unable to take the children to school. These situations are expected to be very rare, but the family would appreciate someone who is able to step in when needed.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience caring for children of a similar age, ideally school-aged
- A strong track record of longevity in previous positions is essential
- Previous experience in a Nanny / Family Assistant role highly advantageous
- Warm, caring and energetic, with the confidence to set appropriate boundaries
- Safety-conscious and attentive, always prioritizing the children’s wellbeing and development
- A confident cook who enjoys preparing a varied range of home-cooked dishes from scratch
- Highly organised and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude and the ability to use initiative
- Excellent communication and time-management skills
- Fluent English essential; a second European language would be welcomed
- Driver would be a bonus but not essential
Package
- Working schedule: 5 days a week, Monday to Friday
- The family views the core working hours as 11:00am–7:00pm, although they are happy to be flexible with start times where the children’s schedule and household requirements allow, provided all responsibilities are completed.
- Long-term position with a family who treat their staff exceptionally well
- Start date: January 2027, with an earlier start considered for the right candidate
- Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Job Status: Live
Responsible Consultant: Karen Paige
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