German speaking nanny for baby in Notting Hill #44609

Location: Notting Hill W11

Start Date: Ideally mid-February (flexible – early February or could even start on a part-time basis before February). Mum is returning to work (in the office) and wants to have a few weeks overlap with the nanny.

Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week, with occasional additional babysitting.

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time, long-term commitment.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced and qualified nanny to join our family and provide exceptional care for our baby. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience, childcare qualifications, and a proven track record of working with babies and toddlers. This is a long-term role for someone who will become an integral part of our family and build a strong bond with our child.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide loving, attentive care for our baby, ensuring safety is always the top priority.
• Confidently manage sole charge and shared care (as a parent occasionally works from home).
• Prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as the child grows.
• Handle all nursery duties, including cleaning up after meals, rotating and sanitising toys, and maintaining a tidy environment.
• Plan and organise stimulating, fun, and educational activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Take initiative to arrange appropriate playdates, including reciprocal playdates.
• Support developmental milestones, including weaning, potty training and early literacy (reading).
• Manage child-related housework only (no general family cooking nor general housework).
• Occasionally accompany the family on short trips for holidays or business (short, never extended stays).
• Be open to occasional proxy parenting when both parents are away, when baby is a bit older.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a nanny or with some professional nursery childcare too.
• Relevant childcare qualifications.
• Extensive sole charge experience with babies and toddlers.
• Fully confident in sole charge and shared care arrangements.
• Highly organised, clean, and proactive.
• Ability to cook healthy, age-appropriate balanced meals for young children.
• Strong understanding of child development and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible and committed to a long-term role.
• Paediatric First Aid within the last 3 years with CPR certification.

Language Requirement

Must speak German to the child to support bilingual upbringing (English and German). Open to other languages French or Spanish if not a German speaker.

Preferred Qualities

• Warm, patient, and energetic personality.
• Creative approach to play and learning.
• Initiative and ability to plan engaging, fun and educational activities.
• Fully invested in the family’s values and routines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience £60,000+.
• Paid holidays (28).
• Supportive and welcoming family environment.

Seeking a nanny who the baby will love to be with and who makes him happy. Able to communicate patiently and gently with the children. Knowledgeable about nutrition and early years curriculum.