Our client is looking for an expereinced, approachable and enthusiastic Nanny to look after their children on a rota basis.
Key Responsibilities
Children's Daily Care and Routine
• Providing attentive, loving and developmentally appropriate care for the children.
• Taking full responsibility for the children's daily routines and ensuring that each day is calm, organised and well structured.
• Managing mornings, wake-up routines, dressing, breakfast, school preparation, school runs, activities, meals, bath and bedtime.
• Supporting the children in developing age-appropriate independence, confidence, good manners and personal responsibility.
• Maintaining consistent routines and boundaries in line with the parents' wishes and the family's approach to childcare.
• Supporting the children's social, emotional, educational and physical development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, good communication and respectful interactions with family members, staff and others.
• Keeping the parents fully informed of any relevant developments, concerns or changes in the children's routines or wellbeing.
Healthy Nutrition, Meals and Snacks
• Liaising closely with the Private Chef regarding the children's daily meals, snacks, dietary preferences, nutritional requirements and individual needs.
• Ensuring that the children's meals and snacks are healthy, nutritious, balanced and appropriate for their age and stage of development.
• Supporting the Chef in planning varied and wholesome menus that provide a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, fresh fruit and vegetables, and other nutritionally appropriate foods.
• Ensuring that meals and snacks are prepared and presented in a way that is appealing and enjoyable for the children.
• Communicating the children's preferences, appetite, eating habits and any changes in their dietary requirements to the Chef and parents.
• Encouraging the children to develop a positive and healthy relationship with food without creating unnecessary pressure around eating.
• Introducing and encouraging a varied diet and, where appropriate, gently encouraging children to try new foods and flavours.
• Ensuring that children have access to appropriate, healthy snacks throughout the day, particularly around school, activities and travel.
• Preparing or arranging suitable packed lunches, snacks and refreshments for school, outings, playdates, travel and extracurricular activities in coordination with the Chef.
• Ensuring that all food required for the children's activities and outings is prepared, packed and ready in advance.
• Being fully aware of any allergies, intolerances, dietary restrictions or medical requirements and ensuring these are carefully followed at all times.
• Monitoring the children's food and fluid intake where appropriate and communicating any concerns to the parents.
• Ensuring that children's water bottles are clean, filled and readily available throughout the day.
• Keeping the children's dining and eating areas clean, tidy and organised after meals and snacks.
• Working collaboratively with the Chef to ensure consistency between meals prepared at home and food required when the children are attending school, activities or travelling.
School Uniforms, Clothing and Children's Personal Organisation
• Preparing the children's school uniforms and outfits in advance each evening, ensuring everything is clean, freshly laundered, pressed where appropriate and ready for the following morning.
• Ensuring that uniforms are complete and that all required items are available, including shirts, trousers, skirts, dresses, jumpers, blazers, ties, socks, tights, shoes and outerwear.
• Checking uniforms and clothing regularly for stains, damage, missing buttons
• Working closely with Wardrobe Manager for
o loose threads or items requiring repair or replacement
o Keeping and updating a well-organised inventory of school uniforms, sports kits, shoes, coats and seasonal clothing.
o Ensuring children's clothing is cleaned, cared for and returned promptly.
o Monitoring sizes and condition of uniforms, shoes, sportswear or other essential clothing. And ensuring that the parents are informed well in advance when new items/sets are required.
o Maintaining an organised and uncluttered children's wardrobe and ensuring that clothing is stored neatly and logically.
• Ensuring that the children are appropriately dressed for school, outings, sports, playdates and special occasions.
• Preparing and maintaining children's sports kits, swimming bags, dance or activity clothing and any specialist equipment required for extracurricular activities.
• Keeping an accurate awareness of which items are currently at school, in the laundry, with the children, packed for travel or being repaired or replaced.
School Bags and Daily School Preparation
• Preparing and packing school bags each evening or in advance of the school day.
• Checking school bags daily to ensure that all necessary books, homework, reading materials, stationery and school communications are included.
• Ensuring that completed homework and school projects are returned to school on the correct day.
• Checking school communications, notices, activity schedules and school requirements and ensuring that the parents are kept informed of anything requiring their attention.
• Preparing and packing lunch boxes, snacks and water bottles in coordination with the Private Chef.
• Ensuring that PE kits, swimming kits, musical instruments, art materials or other items required by the school are packed and ready on the correct days.
• Checking the school calendar and preparing for special events, non-uniform days, school trips, performances, sports days and other activities well in advance.
• Ensuring that school bags are regularly emptied, cleaned and kept organised.
• Returning books, folders and school materials to their correct places and ensuring that nothing important is left at school or at home unnecessarily.
• Preparing any required medication or personal care items in accordance with the parents' instructions and school policies.
• Ensuring that the children leave the house each morning with everything they need for a successful and well-prepared school day.
• Checking bags and belongings upon returning home and ensuring that items requiring washing, replenishment or preparation for the following day are dealt with promptly.
Activities, Education and Development
• Organising engaging, age-appropriate educational, creative, cultural and outdoor activities.
• Supporting homework, reading and age-appropriate learning in partnership with parents and tutors.
• Encouraging curiosity, independence and a love of learning.
• Organising playdates and social activities as appropriate.
• Accompanying the children to extracurricular activities, appointments, classes and cultural outings.
• Encouraging outdoor exercise, physical activity and time away from screens.
Travel and Holidays
• Accompanying the family and children on domestic and international travel as required.
• Preparing children's luggage, clothing, toiletries, medicines, favourite items and activity materials for travel.
• Ensuring that all necessary items are packed, organised and ready well in advance of departure.
• Maintaining the children's routines, nutrition, sleep schedules and wellbeing while travelling.
• Unpacking, organising and preparing children's belongings upon arrival and return.
• Coordinating with the family and wider household team to ensure smooth transitions during travel.
Household Teamwork and Communication
• Working closely with the parents, Private Chef, House Manager, Housekeeper and other household staff as required.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with the wider household team.
• Coordinating children's meals, laundry, clothing, school requirements and activities to ensure a seamless daily routine.
• Maintaining accurate awareness of the children's schedules and upcoming commitments.
• Providing regular updates to the parents regarding the children's activities, development, routines and general wellbeing.
• Being proactive in identifying upcoming needs and communicating them to the appropriate member of the household team.
Confidentiality and Professionalism
• Maintaining absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding the family, their children, home, lifestyle, travel and personal affairs.
• Respecting the family's privacy at all times.
• Never sharing information, photographs or details about the family or children without explicit permission.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and representing the family appropriately at all times.
• Being discreet and respectful when interacting with schools, other families, staff and external service providers.
Candidate Profile
• An experienced professional nanny with a strong background working with UHNW or high-profile families.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Warm, nurturing and genuinely passionate about childcare.
• Exceptionally organised, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Highly discreet, trustworthy and respectful of privacy.
• Calm, composed and confident in a busy private household environment.
• Experienced in managing children's wardrobes, school requirements and daily organisation to a high standard.
• Comfortable working closely with a Private Chef and wider household team.
• Knowledgeable about healthy nutrition and balanced meals for children.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing schedules and family requirements.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Well-presented, polished and professional.
• Able to anticipate needs and take initiative without requiring constant direction.
• Comfortable working as part of a team while also being capable of taking full ownership of the children's daily routines.
