Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd
Live-in Nanny (3-4 days pw) req in Barnet, £50k gpa, October start
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Live-in Nanny Position in Barnet, London
We are seeking an exceptional, experienced, and highly professional Live-in Nanny to join a lovely family in Barnet, London, caring for two children aged 8 and 3.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a warm, nurturing, and genuinely passionate childcare professional who is highly organised, proactive, discreet, and confident working within a fully staffed private household. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ professional nanny experience caring for both toddler and school-age children. They will have a strong understanding of child development, positive discipline, and educational support, with the ability to provide a stimulating, structured, and nurturing environment tailored to each child’s individual needs.
Responsibilities
- Managing the children’s daily routines, school and nursery runs, meals, homework, bedtime, and activities.
- Planning and facilitating age-appropriate educational, creative, and outdoor activities.
- Supporting the children’s emotional, social, and educational development.
- Coordinating extracurricular activities, appointments, and playdates.
- Maintaining excellent organisation of their bedrooms, wardrobes, belongings, and travel items.
- Working closely and professionally with the parents, tutors, teachers, drivers, and other household staff, maintaining impeccable standards of discretion, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times.
- Providing seamless care while travelling and adapting to changing schedules and family requirements.
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Requirements
- Minimum of five years’ professional nanny experience.
- Strong understanding of child development, positive discipline, and educational support.
- Ability to provide a stimulating, structured, and nurturing environment.
- Arabic language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
- Paediatric first aid and enhanced DBS check.
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Working Pattern
- 3-4 days per week working Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, typically involving 12–14 hrs per day.
- An additional day may be required, so the candidate must be flexible.
- Start time: approximately 7am when the youngest child wakes.
- Finish time: around 8:30pm when the youngest child is asleep.
On Specific Days
- Thursdays: The youngest child attends nursery, giving the nanny time to organise the children’s rooms, belongings, and activities ahead of their return from school at approximately 4pm.
- Fridays: The youngest child is not at nursery, so the nanny will provide full-day care and plan an engaging and stimulating day for her.
Benefits
- Shared room provided whilst on duty.
- Salary on offer is £50k gpa depending on experience.
Commencement
Role is to commence as soon as the right candidate is found.
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