Rota Nanny

Live-Out Rota Nanny
UHNW Family (West London)
7 days on, 7 days off
c. £50,000 DOE
 
One of our private clients is seeking an experienced, professional, and energetic Live-Out Rota Nanny to join a well-established household team for a family based in West London. This is a full-time position working alongside another Nanny in a rota system, within a large family home.
This role would suit a warm, fun, and proactive Nanny who enjoys working as part of a team in a dynamic household environment. The family has one child (primary school age), and Mum is very hands-on and involved.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Rota Nanny
• Location: Kensington, London
• Accommodation: Live-out
• Start Date: ASAP
• Children: One child
• Travel: Required during school holidays

Working Pattern

• Rota: 7 days on / 7 days off (Tuesday-Monday) while in residence
• Term Time Hours:
  • Weekdays: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Weekends: 9:00am - 9:00pm (dependent on family requirements)
• School Holidays & Travel:
  • Full days based on family schedule (typically 9:00am - 9:00pm)

Flexibility is essential, particularly during travel periods. For trips longer than 7 days, the on-duty Nanny will be expected to remain for the duration, with longer trips shared between the rota Nannies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring the child's care, safety, wellbeing, and happiness at all times
• Creating a stimulating, enjoyable, and nurturing environment
• Anticipating the child's needs and adapting to daily routines
• Maintaining all child-related areas, including playrooms, stations, toys, and equipment
• Ensuring prams, pushchairs, car seats, and child items are clean, stocked, and well maintained
• Preparing school items and liaising with the household team daily
• Supporting trip planning, packing, unpacking, and organising activities
• Forward planning and managing stock of children's items, liaising with management for purchases
• Working collaboratively with the household and operational team
• Passing on detailed handovers to the rota Nanny and management team
• Being intuitive and "reading the room" to support Mum when assistance is required
• Comfortable working around family pets
• Carrying out any reasonable ad hoc duties as required

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a professional Nanny within an UHNW, fully-staffed private household
• Fun, energetic, warm, and approachable personality
• Not suited to a disciplinarian approach
• Flexible, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Highly organised, proactive, and tidy
• Discreet, trustworthy, attentive, and patient
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Immaculate personal presentation
• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Comfortable working within a large household team
• Non-smoker 
• Must hold a UK or EU passport (travel essential)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 gross per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension: Workplace pension scheme
• Pay Schedule: Monthly
• Notice Period:
  • 1 week during probation
  • 1 month thereafter