German speaking nanny for baby in Notting Hill #44609

Job Title: Experienced Nanny (Full\-Time) 50 hrs per week

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 3yrs 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.
  

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