Nanny – Notting Hill & Cotswolds
Location: Based between Notting Hill, London, and the Cotswolds
Children: Two school-aged children (8 and 9 years old)
Accommodation: Private bedroom and bathroom in both homes (semi-private bathroom in Cotswolds)
Driver: Required – automatic car provided for use on duty
Travel: UK and international travel with the family required on occasion
Schedule: 2 weeks on/off
Start Date: Flexible – ideally before the new school year begins
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 

The Role

A warm and professional family with homes in Notting Hill and the Cotswolds are seeking an experienced, proactive, and engaging nanny to provide care for their two children, aged 8 and 9.

This is a dynamic long-term position for a nanny who can balance calm, nurturing energy with strong organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to create fun, stimulating experiences. The children are highly creative and enjoy art, building, and imaginative role play — the nanny should be someone who encourages these interests and joins in enthusiastically.

The nanny will also play a key role in reinforcing routines, manners, and positive habits, while supporting academic development, including preparation for 11+ exams.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily care and supervision of two school-aged children
• Support with 11+ preparation (verbal/non-verbal reasoning, reading, academic reinforcement)
• Plan and manage schedules, extracurricular activities, playdates, and camps
• Cook and prepare healthy, child-friendly meals
• Maintain organisation of children’s bedrooms, wardrobes, and school materials
• Reinforce structure, daily routines, manners, and good habits consistently
• Proactively organise outings, activities, and learning opportunities
• Liaise with household staff across both residences to ensure smooth transitions
• Prepare, pack, and oversee logistics when travelling or moving between homes
• Confidently run the household in relation to the children when parents are away
• Travel with the family in the UK and abroad when required

Candidate Requirements

• Calm, kind, and fun with a natural ability to connect with children
• Energetic and sporty – enjoys swimming, outdoor play, walks, playgrounds, and skiing (skiing a bonus)
• Creative and imaginative – enjoys arts, crafts, and engaging role play
• Highly organised and tidy in personal approach and managing children’s routines
• Consistent in reinforcing manners, boundaries, and routines in a gentle yet firm way
• Familiar with the 11+ process and confident supporting academic learning
• Safe and confident driver – automatic car provided during working hours
• Spanish-speaking desirable but not essential
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with parents and household staff
• Confident to step up and manage independently when required

Additional Information

• One child has Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). The nanny will oversee daily oral medication and, in rare cases, may need to administer an emergency injection. Full training and clear medical protocols will be provided