German speaking nanny for baby in Notting Hill #44609 in London

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. Salary will depend on nanny's skills, experience and qualifications, but will be £60,000.

Essential Requirements

• Proven ability to create a nurturing, safe, and happy environment for children.
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
• Punctual, reliable, and legally able to work in the UK.
• Current Enhanced DBS (registered on the DBS Update Service).
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Right to work in the UK and already residing in London within a reasonable commute.
• Excellent recent references from relevant nanny roles.
• Demonstrated longevity in previous positions (typically 2–5 years in similar roles).
• Physically fit and able to keep up with active young children.
• Comfortable with both shared care and sole charge arrangements.
• Experienced with babies.

Please note this is a strictly non-smoking position.