A loving and creative family are seeking a gentle, kind and flexible hands-on driving nanny to join their family for sole care of their two children, a 5-year-old boy and almost 3-year-old girl. They also have a cat, so you need to be comfortable around cats. They would love a long-term nanny to join their warm, supportive family environment.

They are looking for a thoughtful, fun, and loving nanny who enjoys being active and who genuinely loves their job and spending time with toddlers, and young children. They would love their nanny to offer advice and support as their children reach new stages and be able to follow their parenting style. They want a nanny who is passionate about engaging the children in fun creative activities and encouraging them with their development. Ideally you have worked with nursery and school age children and can support with simple homework such as reading practice and phonics. Their son has sensory processing difficulties so someone gentle, fun and empathetic is key. It is preferred if you have worked with children with ADHD or with SEN and have a very calm and patient approach. They would love a nanny who does not get phased by emotional outbursts and who can be affectionate and empathetic.

The parents would like to find a fluent English-speaking nanny who enjoys smiles and affection and who can engage with the children in a positive, calm, and patient way getting down to their level. You need to be organised, proactive, hardworking, dynamic and switched-on.

LOCATION: Highgate, N6

START: ASAP but open to a March start date

DAYS: Monday to Friday

TOTAL WEEKLY HOURS:

Term Time: 38.5 hours/week
School Holidays: 45.5 hours/week
Blended Annual Average: 40.25 hours per week

Term time schedule:

• Monday – 8 hours (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Tuesday – 8 hours (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Wednesday – 6 hours (1:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Thursday – 11 hours (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Friday – 5.5 hours (8:30 AM - 2:00 PM)

School Holidays schedule:

Monday to Thursday – 10 hours (8:30 AM - 6:30 PM)
Friday – 5.5 hours (8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Responsibilities and Key Requirements:

• Create and implement age-appropriate activities, educational play, and outings.
• Manage the children's schedules, organise activities, and engage in stimulating play both indoors and outdoors.
• Passionate about cooking, enjoys preparing fresh meals for fussy children, and takes initiative in sourcing ingredients when needed.
• Ensure a clean and organised environment for the children to thrive.
• All typical nursery duties related to the children's areas.
• Confident managing school runs alone and enjoys sole charge but also comfortable when a parent is working from home
• Accompany the family during travel domestically and internationally and provide support during trips (advance notice given).
• Proxy parenting if needed a few times per year for up to 3 nights at a time (advance notice given)
• Babysitting if needed (approximately 2 x per month)
• Has a strong nanny network to arrange meet-ups and playdates
• Not allergic to cats and comfortable with pets, ideally someone who enjoys an affectionate cat’s company.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 6+ years of professional childcare experience, including experience with handling two children independently.
• Passionate about children and experienced with similar age groups.
• Kind, friendly, dynamic, fun, super-organised, and outdoorsy (doesn’t mind cold, muddy weather).
• Fluent in English (essential) and strong communication skills.
• SEN experience is preferred - Ideally you have worked with children with sensory processing difficulties (sensory seeking), ADHD, and Autism spectrum.
• Confident UK & international driver—a clean licence is essential (but owning a car is not required).
• Able to swim with the children when travelling.