Rota Nanny - London with travel

Location: South West London with international travel

Role: Join a Dedicated Team Caring for Four School-Aged Children

Start Date: ASAP

Rota: One week on/off, Monday to Sunday

Team: 4 nannies, 2 on duty at all times

We are seeking a highly professional rota nanny to join a well-established team caring for four school-aged children in a busy household. This role involves a flexible mix of live-in and live-out arrangements based on the family’s schedule and location, with regular travel to other UK residences and overseas during holidays.

Daily Duties

• Supervise and actively engage with the children at all times

• Manage school runs, after-school collections, and support extracurricular activities

• Maintain tidy children’s areas and ensure good personal hygiene

• Plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging activities

• Assist with homework, educational exercises, and personal development

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks; clean up after mealtimes

• Travel with the family during holidays, packing and managing children’s schedules

• Coordinate playdates, birthday celebrations, and facilitate social development

• Carry out ad hoc errands while children are at school

General Responsibilities

• Prioritise the children’s interests in education, health, and behaviour

• Communicate effectively with the Principals regarding routines and updates

• Promote healthy routines and habits, including exercise and limiting screentime

• Maintain consistent boundaries, instilling manners and etiquette

• Manage all school-related matters—newsletters, events, exams, tutoring

• Collaborate with the office team to organise the children's calendar, appointments, and commitments

• Oversee medical and health-related matters, ensuring comprehensive care

• Liaise with other staff to ensure smooth family operations

Requirements

• Excellent references and significant childcare experience

• Fluent English with a strong educational background

• Highly organised, IT literate (emails, Microsoft Office, calendar management)

• Travel ready: valid passport, unrestricted international travel ability

• Flexible with rota, schedule, and location; comfortable with extended overseas travel

• Current DBS and first aid certification

• Valid driving licence and confident driving the family

• Experience managing multiple children aged 8 to teens

• Well presented, physically fit, energetic, and pet friendly

• Experience overseeing homework; tutoring or educational background a bonus

• Understanding of neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD) advantageous

Ideal Candidate Character

• Articulate, with strong communication skills

• Professional, punctual, proactive

• Discreet, emotionally mature, and resilient

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, willing to go above and beyond

• Dynamic, mission-led, and a genuine team player

If you are committed to providing outstanding childcare, thrive in a collaborative team, and are ready for an exciting and varied role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and references.