27/09/2026 Parent
Nanny-Housekeeper
Looking for a live in nanny for my 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son.

I have a beautiful 5 bedroom house in leafy East Dulwich and you would have a large double room with a private bathroom ( incl bath tub shared with the children). Very close to local shops, parks, buses, several gyms, and four stops to London Bridge, and also 2 additional stops to Waterloo.

I am a single mum who works in the city in finance. I work from home 2 days a week ( in a home office attached so out of the way!). I am quiet and enjoy reading, yoga and cups of tea and a chat. Advertising as my current nanny is moving out with her boyfriend.

Hours:

- Start 7.30am for a 6pm finish Monday - Friday, plus up to two nights of babysitting a week (included in salary). On Friday's I do the school run in the morning so you start at 10am, still finishing at 6pm. 50 hours a week plus up to two nights of babysitting.
- School run 5 days a week for my daughter, drop off 8.30am and pickup 3.30pm (Wednesdays, 4.30pm)
- School run 3 days a week for my son, drop off 9.30am, pick up 2.30pm

The successful candidate will be caring, energetic and kind, as well as reliable.

Main responsibilities:

- School run, a short bus ride and walk through the park
- Cooking nutritious meals for both me and the children (no allergies) , do online food shopping for the home
- Support with homework and reading each day
- Full time care during school holidays including age-appropriate activities, outings and days out
- Housekeeping for me and the children - laundry and ironing, including bedding and towels, cleaning kitchen after breakfast and dinner, hoovering and cleaning up after meals. I have a cleaner who comes once a fortnight to do a full clean; overseeing the children to do chores
- Help keep the children’s areas tidy and organised
- Monitor and respond to school WhatsApp messages and emails
- Keep track of school notices, activities, events and requirements, manage shared calendar with me
- Organise presents and cards for birthday parties and other occasions
- Support the children’s routines, manners, independence and general wellbeing

Requirements:
Previous professional nanny or childcare experience
Good organisational and communication skills
Ability to prepare healthy family meals
Warm, patient and engaging approach
Reliable, responsible and proactive manner

Looking for someone lovely to join my small family.
Source Parent
Contact Alana Paterson-Barker
Region London
Area Greater London
Location East Dulwich
Start date As soon as possible
Salary 670 gross a week (530 net a week)
Hours 50 hours a week
Qualifications required Not specified
DBS checked Required
Required language Not specified
Experience required Not specified
Driving license required No
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live in