Role overview
We are seeking a warm, energetic and experienced Live-in Nanny to join a welcoming, informal and busy family household in Surrey.
The role will primarily involve caring for two young children, currently aged 6 months and 18 months.
The family are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children, has a positive, fun-loving personality and is happy to become part of family life. This is a lively household where plans can change at short notice, so flexibility, a relaxed attitude and a good sense of humour are essential.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a nanny in a private household, and confident caring for both babies and toddlers.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing attentive, loving and developmentally appropriate care for the family's two youngest children.
- Supporting the baby's weaning journey, including preparing nutritious, age-appropriate meals and introducing new foods.
- Assisting with potty training and encouraging the toddler's growing independence.
- Establishing and maintaining positive daily routines, including feeding, naps, playtime and bedtime.
- Planning stimulating, creative and age-appropriate activities, both at home and outdoors.
- Encouraging developmental milestones through play, exploration and everyday learning.
- Organising outings, playdates and activities suitable for both children's ages.
- Maintaining a safe, happy and nurturing environment.
- Working collaboratively with the parents and other household staff to ensure the children's needs are met.
- Providing occasional overnight and weekend care by prior arrangement, with additional remuneration.
- Keeping the children's bedrooms, play areas and belongings clean, tidy and organised.
- Managing the children's laundry, including washing, folding and putting clothes away.
- Maintaining cleanliness in the children's bathrooms and designated household areas.
- Assisting with general tidying and light housekeeping as required.
- Working alongside the household's housekeeper/cook to maintain an organised and efficiently run home.
International Travel
The family travel regularly and require a nanny who is happy and confident accompanying them on international trips.
Destinations may include Australia, the United States, Europe, Dubai, the Maldives and Mauritius.
Flexibility regarding travel schedules and occasional changes to arrangements is important.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous professional nanny experience within a private household is essential.
- Demonstrable experience caring for babies and toddlers, ideally within a similar age range.
- Confident supporting weaning, potty training and early childhood development.
- Happy to undertake light housekeeping duties alongside childcare.
- Warm, affectionate, playful and genuinely passionate about working with children.
- Relaxed, adaptable and comfortable working within a busy, informal family environment.
- Organised, proactive and able to use initiative without constant direction.
- A genuine team player who is happy to work alongside parents and other household staff.
- Comfortable around dogs, as the family have three.
- Willing and able to travel internationally.
- French or Spanish language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
- Excellent references from previous childcare employers.
- Valid passport for travel with no restrictions
Accommodation & Package
The successful candidate will be provided with a private ensuite bedroom on the top floor of the family home.
The salary offered is £40,000–£45,000 gross per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
Additional childcare outside the agreed working schedule will be remunerated separately, with overnight care paid at £80 per night and weekend care at £200 per day, where applicable.
The Ideal Personality
Above all, the family are looking for someone kind, fun, dependable and easy-going, who will build a genuine connection with the children and feel comfortable being part of their everyday lives.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a nanny who enjoys a busy, lively household, embraces variety and is happy to combine excellent childcare with a practical, hands-on approach to household life.
Important details
- Location: Surrey (near Oxshot)
- Salary: £40,000–£45,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
- Accommodation: Private ensuite bedroom within the family home
- Start Date: December or January
- Children: 6 and 18 months-old
- Travel: Yes, international
- Languages: Fluent English, French and/or Spanish bonus