professional Nanny

Their daughter is a wonderfully bright, chatty and confident little girl who is thriving at school. She is sociable, engaging and great fun, and her parents would love to find a nanny who can encourage her curiosity, independence and enthusiasm for learning. Both parents have demanding professional commitments, although they are very involved in their daughter's life and enjoy spending quality time together as a family. The successful nanny will be someone who understands the importance of working collaboratively with parents, whilst confidently taking responsibility for the child's day-to-day routines, school commitments and social diary. WORKING HOURS & ARRANGEMENTS

• Term time: Generally 12.00-8.00pm, Monday to Friday.
• School holidays: Full-time hours, with flexibility according to the family's plans and travel arrangements.
• Accommodation: Live-in preferred, although excellent live-out candidates will also be considered.
• Start date: Late January 2027.
• Driver: Not required.
During term time, the nanny will have time to organise activities, arrange playdates and plan the child's diary before the afternoon school collection and evening routine. There will also be occasional periods of proxy parenting when the mother is travelling for business. These trips are generally known well in advance and scheduled at the beginning of the year. Although the father will usually be at home, his early working hours mean the nanny will need to take responsibility for the morning routine during these periods.,
• The position is entirely child-focused, with responsibilities including:
• School collections and managing the afternoon and evening routine.
• Supporting homework, reading and educational development.
• Planning stimulating, creative and age-appropriate activities.
• Organising playdates, outings, parties and extracurricular activities.
• Managing the child's social diary and keeping on top of school communications, parent groups and upcoming events.
• Liaising confidently with the school and other parents.
• Encouraging good manners, independence, confidence and positive friendships.
• Planning enjoyable and engaging activities during school holidays.
• Providing continuity, reassurance and excellent care when parents are travelling.
• There are no nursery duties. The family employs a full-time housekeeper who takes care of the household, including meals and laundry. The nanny's responsibility is solely the care, development and wellbeing of the little girl.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL The family travels regularly during school holidays, both within Europe and further afield, and the nanny must be happy and confident accompanying them. Travel typically includes skiing holidays, summer holidays in the Mediterranean and occasional additional trips throughout the year. The family enjoys spending time together during holidays, so working hours will be flexible, with opportunities for downtime when the parents are caring for their daughter. The family generally spends Christmas overseas without the nanny, allowing approximately two weeks off in addition to statutory annual leave. For a live-out nanny, an overseas travel per diem will be agreed at the outset.

Our clients are seeking a bright, confident, fun-loving and experienced professional Nanny, with native-level English fluency, to care for their delightful five-year-old daughter, who attends a leading London preparatory school. This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a nanny who genuinely enjoys the company of school-age children, has excellent organisational skills and would love to become a trusted and valued part of a warm, busy family. The family's much-loved, long-standing nanny is retiring after four happy years, and they are now looking to appoint a professional nanny who can support their daughter's next stage of development., Our clients are looking for a nanny who is:
• A native English speaker or someone with equivalent native-level fluency.
• Warm, cheerful, outgoing and genuinely enthusiastic about children.
• Experienced with bright, confident, school-age children.
• Educationally minded, with the ability to support homework and school progress.
• Exceptionally organised and proactive in managing a busy school and social calendar.
• Creative, resourceful and happy to arrange interesting activities and outings.
• Confident, responsible and comfortable with occasional proxy parenting.
• Flexible and enthusiastic about international travel.
• Professional, discreet and respectful of family life.
Above all, the family would love someone who can develop a wonderful relationship with their daughter, combining warmth, humour and companionship with excellent professional childcare.

G5 years | Late January 2027 start | Term-time hours 12.00-8.00pm | Excellent negotiable salary | International travel Nannies of St James is delighted to be recruiting for a lovely, welcoming international family based in a beautiful residence in Kensington, London., An excellent, negotiable salary will be offered, dependent upon experience, qualifications and the agreed live-in or live-out arrangement. Additional remuneration for overnight proxy parenting and, where applicable, overseas travel will be agreed in advance. This is a lovely opportunity for a nanny seeking a long-term appointment with a welcoming family, a clearly defined child-focused role and the chance to enjoy an interesting international lifestyle., Live In or Daily Either Accommodation Garden Suite, Bedroom and bathroom with french doors leading out to the garden Driver No Use of Car Yes