Full-Time Italian-Speaking Nanny - Sole Charge for Two Boys (Aged 1 & 3)

Blackheath, South East London · Live-out · Monday-Friday, 8am-5:30pm · Start: as soon as possible


ABOUT US

We're a warm, busy Blackheath family looking for an experienced, nurturing nanny to care for our two boys - a lively, car-mad older boy who turns three this October, and a one-year-old who's busy working out the world a day at a time. We'd love to find someone who feels like part of the family: dependable, energetic, and genuinely passionate about early childhood. We also have a cat.

Our boys are growing up bilingual - my wife is from Naples and I'm British - so we're particularly keen to hear from native Italian speakers who can keep Italian a natural, everyday part of their world. Our current nanny is Italian and, sadly for us, is returning home to care for her parents, so we're hoping to find the right person to step in as soon as possible.


THE ROLE

This is a full-time, sole-charge position. Our older boy turns three in October and starts preschool in January, so you'll have both boys at home day-to-day, with the school runs beginning in the new year. Day to day, you'll:

- Provide full-day care for our one-year-old - routines, naps, mealtimes, play, and plenty of developmental activities
- Do the preschool drop-off and pick-up once he starts in January (it's just a 5-minute walk away), and care for him through the rest of the day
- Keep the boys busy and stimulated - we already pack the week with classes, outings, the park, and playdates, and we'd love a nanny who brings their own ideas and energy too
- Light cooking - preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks for the boys
- Keep their world running smoothly - tidying play and sleep areas, managing the boys' laundry, and similar nursery duties
- Maintain consistent routines and support their development, independence, and wellbeing
- Bring Italian into everyday life through conversation, songs, and play


ESSENTIAL

- Minimum 5 years' professional nanny experience
- Proven experience caring for two (or more) children at the same time
- Experience with children from age one through preschool age
- A recognised childcare qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Childcare / Early Years, CACHE, NNEB, or equivalent)
- Current Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willing to complete before starting)
- Enhanced DBS check - ideally on the Update Service - and contactable references from recent families
- Right to work in the UK
- Native Italian speaker


DESIRABLE

- Full, clean UK driving licence and confident driver
- Experience supporting a child's transition into preschool
- Full of fresh ideas for play, crafts, and days out
- Comfortable around pets - we have a cat
- Non-smoker


HOURS & DETAILS

- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5:30pm, with occasional extra hours (paid)
- Arrangement: Live-out
- Location: Blackheath, South East London
- Salary: £19 per hour (gross)
- Holiday: 28 days' paid holiday per year (inclusive of the 8 UK bank holidays)
- Sick pay: statutory (SSP)
- Payroll: we're happy to set you up with a professional nanny payroll service, so your tax, National Insurance, and pension are all handled properly
- Start date: As soon as possible


TO APPLY

Please get in touch with a short introduction about yourself, your relevant experience, and your availability. We'd love to hear why this role feels right for you - and we look forward to meeting you.