Hertfordshire
New client moving to Welwyn area (Herts)
Full time experienced nanny required for a family with a baby who will be 1 in October, 2 year old girl and a boy who will be 4 in July.
DAYS/HOURS
Mondays to Fridays
Approximately 8 – 6 pm (50 hours).
Occasional babysitting may also be required.
DUTIES & INFORMATION
A warm, energetic, and well-organised family is seeking an exceptional full-time nanny to join their household. The ideal candidate is a positive, upbeat, high-calibre career nanny with extensive experience in early years development and confident communication skills.
The four-year-old will attend school full time. His two-year-old sister loves structured, activity-based days, outdoor time, creative play, and gentle boundaries. The family would love a nanny who can come up with creative activities, especially classes that the baby and toddler can enjoy together. You will have sole charge of the two year old and her baby sister in the mornings and all three children during afternoons and holidays.
Must be a confident driver.
Responsibilities:
Provide attentive, loving care for the children
Plan and engage in varied, age-appropriate activities
Maintain balanced routines and gentle structure
Prepare children’s meals
Transport children to and from school, playdates, and activities
Maintain a screen-free environment Monday to Friday
Encourage children to express their feelings, manage expectations, and communicate clearly about daily events
Take charge of all nursery duties, including tidying, laundry, and organisation
Support and help maintain an efficient, calm household environment.
Experience, qualifications, approach, and skills:
A minimum of five years of full-time nanny experience
Emotionally intelligent, patient, and nurturing
Confidence and experience managing three children under four
Positive, upbeat, and solution-oriented
Organised, tidy, and proactive
Focused on early childhood development
Enjoys outdoor activities in all weathers
Relevant training (e.g., Norland, Chiltern, Babington) is highly desirable but not required
Spanish-speaking is a bonus, but not essential.
UK passport.
Additional details:
Occasional travel with the family is appreciated but not required
The family values well-being, manners, curiosity, and independence
Pet-free home with a weekly cleaner
Parents work from home 1–2 days per week; they have very busy jobs, so this is a sole-charge role
START DATE
Late Summer/early September (can consider sooner for the right nanny).
Permanent position, ideally 5 years.
SALARY
£45,000 – 60,000 gross per annum.