Full Time, Live In or Live Out, Nanny, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire

A wonderful family known to Harmony at Home is seeking an experienced, professional, and engaging nanny to care for their two children, a girl aged ten and her brother aged eight, from October 2026. The family is relocating from London to a country home in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, and is looking for a nanny who will become an integral part of their busy household. The role can be offered on either a live‑in or live‑out basis. For the live‑in position, exceptional accommodation is provided in a one‑bedroom apartment above the garage, offering privacy and independence, and the nanny will be expected to babysit two evenings per week.

Responsibilities

• Managing the children’s daily routines, including school drop‑offs and pick‑ups.
• Providing healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children each day.
• Planning fun, engaging, and age‑appropriate activities both at home and during the school holidays.
• Supporting homework and encouraging the children’s learning and development.
• Organising and accompanying the children to extracurricular activities and appointments.
• Keeping on top of the children’s laundry, wardrobes, and ensuring their bedrooms and play areas remain tidy and organised.
• Encouraging outdoor play and making full use of the family’s extensive grounds and facilities.
• Working collaboratively with the parents, Estate Manager, and Housekeeper to ensure the smooth running of the children’s schedules and routines.

Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience caring for school‑aged children.
• Be energetic, engaging, and genuinely enjoy spending time with active children.
• Be organised, proactive, and able to use initiative.
• Have experience working within a private household or alongside other household staff.
• Possess excellent communication skills and a team‑focused approach.
• Be a careful, confident driver with a full, clean driving licence; a duty car will be provided.
• Have SEN knowledge or experience of working with children with ADHD (desirable but not essential).

Requirements

• Must hold an up‑to‑date enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the update service and a 12‑hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Minimum two professional referees must be immediately contactable, with at least one reference from a current or most recent employer.

Employment Details

• Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
• Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 07:00‑19:00 (60 hours per week)
• Live‑In Salary: £49,920 gross per annum plus high‑quality accommodation, overtime paid at £16 gross per hour.
• Live‑Out Salary: £59,280 gross per annum, overtime paid at £19 gross per hour.
• Permanent position.
• Minimum experience required: two years.
• Level 3 childcare is preferred but experience is essential.
• Occasional travel may be required, including potential skiing trips and summer holidays.

Equality and Diversity

We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.