Full-Time Nanny – W10, London

Location: W10 5UL
Hours: Monday–Friday, ideally 11am–8pm
Start: Flexible
Salary: Dependent on experience

A lovely family based in W10 is looking for an experienced, warm and highly organised nanny to join them on a long-term basis. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and would like to become a trusted and important part of family life.

The Role

The successful candidate will primarily care for a two-year-old child, creating a happy, stimulating and nurturing environment throughout the day. The family are particularly interested in someone who is familiar with the Montessori philosophy and can incorporate its principles naturally into everyday activities and play.

The nanny will be responsible for organising age-appropriate activities, arranging playdates and taking the child to local classes, parks, outings and other activities. They will support their development and independence while helping them reach new educational and developmental milestones.

The role will also include cooking healthy, family-friendly meals for the whole family, as well as keeping the child's belongings, bedroom and toys organised and maintaining a tidy and well-run home.

Responsibilities

• Providing warm, attentive and nurturing care for a two-year-old
• Following and incorporating Montessori principles into daily life
• Planning creative, educational and age-appropriate activities
• Organising playdates and outings
• Taking the child to classes, parks and local activities
• Supporting developmental and educational milestones
• Preparing healthy, nutritious family meals
• Keeping the child's bedroom, clothes and toys organised
• Helping to maintain tidy and organised main living areas
• Supporting general household routines and tidying
• Working proactively and independently without needing constant direction
• Being happy to stay overnight when both parents are travelling
• Travelling with the family approximately 4–5 times per year, mainly within Europe and to Lebanon
• Being adaptable as the family's needs evolve, including the possibility of a second child in the future

The Ideal Candidate

The family are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, patient, kind and genuinely nurturing
• Experienced with toddlers and passionate about childcare
• Familiar with Montessori education and philosophy
• Highly organised, efficient and proactive
• Naturally tidy with excellent attention to detail
• A confident family cook
• Emotionally mature and calm
• Reliable, discreet and respectful of family privacy
• Flexible and adaptable
• Confident working independently and using their initiative
• A good communicator with excellent spoken English
• First-aid trained with relevant childcare qualifications/certifications
• Happy to travel and stay overnight when required

This is a lovely long-term opportunity for a nanny who wants to build a strong relationship with a family and become a trusted part of their lives. The family are looking for someone who will bring warmth, structure, energy and professionalism to the role, while genuinely enjoying the day-to-day experience of caring for a young child.