Temporary 3 Day, Live out Nanny in Wallington, London (maternity cover)

Overview

A lovely family in Wallington is seeking a warm, confident nanny for a temporary maternity cover role, caring for their energetic 2½-year-old son and, in time, their newborn baby. Mum is on maternity leave until August, so the focus of the role initially will be on caring for the toddler, with care for both children required from late summer onwards.

Responsibilities

• All standard nursery duties are required, including preparing meals, organising activities, keeping spaces tidy, and supporting development through engaging play.
• Care for the toddler and, when needed, support or care for the newborn later in the maternity period.
• Support the family routine, with Mum and Dad sometimes working from home; ensure space and privacy in a home with a separate front room downstairs and offices upstairs so the nanny can work comfortably without disruption.
• Promote outdoor time when weather allows and avoid screens during the day.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nanny experience
• First Aid trained
• Driving required: Yes, essential
• Location: Wallington, London
• Hours: 8am–6pm
• Days: Tuesday to Thursday
• Job start: 6 January 2026
• Job end: October (maternity cover)
• Pay: £31,200 gpa pro rata
• Live-out role
• Driving required: Yes, essential

Details and Conditions

• Contact details: hayley@harmonyathome.co.uk; 07745 347683
• Please apply via the “Apply for job” button. This job has an ID code of: 865838
• Full Name of Employment Agency: Edwards Household Recruitment T/A Harmony at Home West London and Spelthorne
• For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced eDBS certificate registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details with our recruiters. One reference must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend having appropriate personal insurance.
• We may conduct registration interviews and right to work checks in person or via video/ digital IDSP in certain circumstances.
• We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment 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.

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