Location

Near Alexandra Palace Station, N22 7XA (North London)
School is in Highgate (approx. 10–15 minutes by car)

Start Date

June or July, when mum returns to work. 

Schedule

5 days per week (Monday–Friday)
Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm = 45 hours per week

Mum is currently on maternity leave and is planning to return to work in early summer (June/July – TBC). She anticipates returning 4 days per week initially, but the family is seeking a nanny for 5 days per week.

Children

• 4 year old (turning 4 in March)

  • Attends school, finishes at 3:00pm

• 11 month old (will be this age when role starts)

  • Will be cared for at home (no nursery planned in the near term)

Role Overview

A warm, proactive nanny is sought to provide loving care for two boys, with the majority of the day spent with the baby and after-school care for the older child. The role includes all school runs and planning a balance of outings and engaging home-based activities. The family would love someone who is genuinely invested in children’s development and enjoys being hands-on—especially with crafts, play, and conversation.

Key Responsibilities

(main daytime focus):

• Provide attentive, nurturing care and support key developmental milestones

• Plan age-appropriate activities (sensory play, music, baby groups, outdoor time)

• Support feeding routines and prepare healthy meals (family values nutrition)

• Maintain a calm, loving routine throughout the day

(after school and holidays):

• School pick-up at 3pm (Highgate)

• Create engaging afternoons: creative play, crafts, exploration, parks, and conversation

• Support curiosity and learning through play—Zebby is energetic, inquisitive, and loves chatting and understanding how things work

General:

• All nursery/school runs and outings

• Prepare healthy meals; family likes batch cooking and prioritises shared mealtimes

• Child-related housekeeping (keeping play areas tidy, children’s laundry, organising toys/activities)

• Supporting positive family values around dinner-table conversation and routine

What the Family Is Looking For

The ideal nanny is:

• Experienced with both babies and preschool/early school age

• Confident supporting developmental stages, especially for Joseph

• Warm, calm, and affectionate, with a genuine love of caring for children

• Creative and hands-on — someone who enjoys doing crafts and activities at home, not only outsourcing to outings

• Proactive, organised, and confident planning the day

• Aligned with the family’s focus on healthy meals and family-style dining routines

• Ideally lives relatively nearby (the family would prefer no long commute)

Driving

A driver is strongly preferred, due to the school run being easier by car (approx. 10–15 minutes drive).
Public transport is possible, but a confident driver would be ideal.

Additional Details

• No pets

• No travel required

• The family would love someone open to occasional babysitting, though this is not a regular expectation.

Salary

Family to confirm, but discussed range: £20–£22 gross per hour (depending on experience)