5377 Notting Hill & Cotswolds + travel: Trained, Live-in **OR** Daily Nanny (G2.5 & B5 years) ASAP summer start (driver essential)

~ Position: Live-in **OR** Daily Nanny + travel (daily applicants need to be mindful about the travel)
~ Children: G2.5 & B5 years
~ Start date: June start
~ Location: Based between Notting Hill, London & Cirencester, Cotswolds with international travel
~ Salary: DoE - with 22 additional days leave per annum (clients request), on top of the statutory holiday & bank holidays

We have a super opportunity for a trained, Live-in **OR** Daily Nanny to join a warm and welcoming family based between Notting Hill and the Cotswolds. They are seeking a professional, calm and patient nanny with a gentle manner for their two young children, G2.5 & B5 years.

The working schedule will be 5 days per week (Monday to Friday), 08:00 - 19:00 with one contractual babysit. And Daily applicants need to be mindful that they will need to travel to the country residence (accmd. provided).
In return, the family are offering the nanny an extra 22 days leave (requested/agreed by client) in addition to statutory holiday. The family employs a much-loved international nanny who would support them during longer travel periods, allowing for this enhanced leave entitlement.

The position will involve a mixture of sole charge and shared care. Responsibilities will include all standard nursery duties, incl. preparing fresh and healthy meals for the children - therefore someone with strong nutritional awareness is highly appreciated. Both children are happy, healthy and well-established in their routines. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with similar age groups and will be energetic, caring and nurturing. A love of the outdoors is essential, along with the ability to support curious, inquisitive young minds through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

A Montessori approach would be highly desirable, as their son attends a Montessori nursery and their daughter will be starting at the nursery this September. The nanny should be confident organising indoor stage-related activities, arranging classes and encouraging active, outdoor play. Experience with SEN helpful, as well as having a progressive outlook on childcare and a collaborative, team-focused attitude.

~ A confident driver is essential and our clients require a candidate flexible to accompany them on shorter travel trips, when their international nanny is unavailable.
~ Accommodation in London consists of a private basement apartment with its own separate entrance. In the Cotswolds, a separate annex is provided. There are two dogs in the household, so it is important for the nanny to be comfortable around pets.
~ In London, the nearest underground stations are Holland Park & Notting Hill Gate, with excellent local amenities nearby, including Holland Park & Kensington Gardens.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch, as interviews are now taking place. 0044 (0) 207 610 9218 or send up to date CVs & references along with your covering application as to why you are suited to this role, to: info@nanniesofstjames.com