We are seeking a warm, capable and highly organised Nanny & Family PA to support a busy family household in Oxfordshire.
The role combines attentive childcare with responsibility for children’s schedules, activities, transport and family logistics. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with older children, builds positive relationships and can take initiative while respecting the family’s routines and preferences.
The position requires flexibility during school holidays and periods when the parents are travelling.
Duties outlined not limited to :
1. Childcare and Supervision — 60%
- Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for two children aged 10 and 13.
- Take primary responsibility for after-school care and supervision.
- Support homework, routines, meals and extracurricular activities.
- Build warm, positive relationships with both children while encouraging their independence.
- Provide fuller childcare coverage during half terms and school holidays.
- Take increased responsibility for the children’s routines and wellbeing when parents are travelling.
- Coordinate with parents and other household staff to ensure continuity of care.
2. Children’s Schedules and Logistics — 25%
- Manage school calendars, extracurricular activities, sports fixtures, rehearsals and appointments.
- Organise school runs, pickups and transport arrangements.
- Coordinate with other parents, schools, coaches and activity providers.
- Anticipate scheduling conflicts and make practical arrangements.
- Prepare children for school activities, trips, matches and events.
- Maintain an organised, up-to-date family calendar.
3. Family Administration and Organisation — 15%
- Organise children’s clothing, school supplies, sports equipment and belongings.
- Coordinate children’s appointments, bookings and travel arrangements.
- Assist with family holiday planning and packing.
- Manage child-related purchases, returns and errands.
- Provide occasional assistance with general family administration.
- Liaise with household staff to ensure family routines run smoothly.
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced nanny or family assistant, ideally with older children.
- Warm, emotionally mature, patient and engaging.
- Highly organised, proactive and dependable.
- Comfortable managing busy schedules and changing priorities.
- Confident driver with a clean driving record.
- Discreet, professional and respectful of family privacy.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with an established household team.
- Flexible during school holidays and periods of parental travel.
- An interest in horses or equestrian activities would be an advantage but is not essential.
Working Arrangements
The role will primarily involve after-school and early-evening hours during term time, with flexibility for morning school runs.
Fuller daytime coverage will be required during school holidays, and additional flexibility may be needed when parents travel. When a parent travels, the nanny would take greater responsibility for the children’s schedules, transport, homework and daily routines. Any additional hours or overnight care would be agreed separately.
The precise working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.
What We Offer
A welcoming family environment, varied responsibilities and the opportunity to become a trusted, long-term member of an established household team.
Location: Tackley, Oxfordshire
Position: Full-time, with flexible hours, £42k-48k gross per annum. Term time: 11 am -7 pm, Monday-Friday. School holidays: 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional later finishes agreed in advance.
Household: Private family with two school-aged children (10 and 13)
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