Daily Nanny | Clapham South
$50,000–$59,000 year
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Conduct daily childcare for two daughters, ages five and two, focusing on play, learning, and outings while managing their laundry, cooking, and keeping the playroom tidy. Lead the youngest daughter through her social interests in music, gymnastics, and ballet, and support the older child with homework and educational activities during term time. Work alongside the mother, who works from home, maintaining open communication and taking initiative with the children even when the mother is present. Manage occasional school drop-offs and pick-ups, and provide babysitting as needed. The role emphasizes safety, a no-screen-time approach, and helping the family integrate into the local community through walks and playgroups.
Required Qualifications
- Strong childcare experience
- Confidence to take the lead when needed
- Warm, nurturing personality
- Independence to take the lead with the children while also working naturally alongside Mum when she is at home
- Enjoyment of cooking
- Ability to make mealtimes a positive and enjoyable part of the day
- Enjoyment of helping with homework and educational activities
- Confidence taking initiative
- Ability to build a relationship with both girls
- Ability to help them develop friendships
- Ability to become part of their local community
- Comfortable with the dynamic of Mum working from home
- Enjoyment of having open, direct communication with Mum
- Ability to keep the playroom clean and tidy
- Ability to fill days with play, learning, outings and activities
- Ability to encourage good manners, independence and positive behaviour
- Enjoyment of getting to know the girls and becoming part of their daily lives
- Ability to support their eldest daughter's learning
- No-screen-time approach (implied requirement for the role's philosophy)
Desired Qualifications
- Norland-trained nanny
- French or Spanish speaker
- Driver's license (implied by 'A driver is not essential' in context of outings)
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