Job specification
The position required: Nanny
Location: Exeter, Devon
Position start date: 14/09/2026 Flexible by a few weeks
Requirements: Part-time nanny
Duties: Nursery duties, taking to extra-curricular clubs
Nanny responsibility: The nanny will have sole charge
Preferred nanny attributes: Childcare experience, DBS, Outdoorsy, Creative
Nanny duties and expectations
Overall, engaging and having fun with the girls in a safe and supportive environment.
- Wednesday focus – school collection and taking to after-school swimming for our older daughter. Ad hoc collection of younger daughter from nursery. Supporting with dinner, bath and bedtime.
- Thursday focus – school drop off and pick up for our older daughter. Full day with our younger daughter, including taking to activities (e.g. gymnastics). Supporting with dinner, bath and bedtime.
Days and hours required
Days of work: Wednesday,Thursday
Wednesday: 14:00-19:00
Thursday: 08:00-19:00
Variation in hours: The hours remain the same all year round
The children
Number of children in this household: 2 children
Child 1 is a: Female Age: 4.5
Child 1 attends: Attends Primary School
Further details about child 1: She's a kind, social and active child. Loves games, messy play and being outdoors. Can be sensitive and shy at times, especially when trying something new.
Child 2 is a: Age: 22 months
Child 2 attends: Attends Nursery
Further details: She's active, cuddly, chatty and smiley. Loves copying her sister (or trying to) and any form of messy/ water play.
New baby
New baby expected: No
The parents
Parent 1 is: The Mother and works partly at home and partly away from home
Parent 2 is: The Father and works partly at home and partly away from home
Parenting style: – We are both fully hands-on parents who want to spend as much time as possible with our children. We enjoy spending time with them and are permissive, encouraging of their own interests and style, and want our time with them to be constructive and not combative.
The family household
Accommodation type: Detached
Location type: City
Area type: Urban
Further details: Detached, open plan house with large garden that provides lots of activities for the children (treehouse, swing, bug hunts etc.)
Family pets in this household: No
Other household Family Members: No
Salary and perks
Salary offered: 16-18 GPH depending on experience
Car use: The nanny must provide their own car for work
Further Details: Car not usually required – all activities and school/ nursery within walking distance.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will meet the requirements set out above and be a qualified or experienced childcare professional with the necessary age-related experience, qualifications, and excellent references.
This family are interviewing for their perfect candidate now with a preferred start date of 14/09/2026.
