Ideal Nannies

Ideal Nannies Ideal Nannies was established in 1988 and is a highly recommended introduction agency. We specialise in International and UK placements.

Established in 1988 as a private household staff recruitment specialist the team have become a market leader in the sector, gaining an excellent reputation with over 90% of business being through recommendation and returning families and candidates. All nannies have a minimum of 3 yrs experience, current first aid and a CRB (police clearance).Mission:Providing the best possible childcare within the home.Products:Quality nannies for International and UK placements

Daily Career Nanny / PALocation: South Kensington, LondonStart Date: ASAP (the family is happy to wait for the right can...
12/08/2026

Daily Career Nanny / PA

Location: South Kensington, London
Start Date: ASAP (the family is happy to wait for the right candidate to serve a notice period)
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, approx. 8:00am–7:00pm (could also be 10.00am–7.00pm during term time)

Job Overview:
A lovely, fun and energetic family in South Kensington is seeking an experienced, engaging Daily Nanny/PA to care for their two daughters, aged 4 and 7. Both girls attend school within walking distance of the family home.

The family are looking for a warm, energetic and dependable nanny who will confidently take ownership of the children’s day-to-day care and create a nurturing, positive environment. This is a long-term position for someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with children.

Responsibilities:
• Managing the children’s daily routines and providing attentive, age-appropriate care.
• Completing school drop-offs and collections.
• Supporting the girls with homework.
• Planning creative, engaging activities and outings.
• Preparing healthy, nutritious evening meals for the children and parents.
• Managing the children’s laundry and wardrobes.
• Keeping the children’s bedrooms, play areas and belongings tidy and organised.
• Completing PA-style duties while the children are at school, including booking appointments and assisting with family administration.

Ideal Nanny:
• Experienced in caring for school-aged children.
• Homework confident.
• Warm, caring and genuinely enthusiastic about working with children.
• Energetic, creative and confident planning suitable activities.
• Highly organised and able to manage both childcare and PA responsibilities.
• Proactive, dependable and comfortable taking ownership of the role.
• Committed to securing a long-term position and building a lasting relationship with the family.

Perks of the Role:
• Long-term position with a thoughtful and appreciative family.
• Children’s school located within walking distance of the family home.

Apply at: https://idealnannies.com/job-details/?id=1034

Job Title: Full-Time Daily NannyLocation: Monaco + International TravelStart: ASAPSalary: Negotiable dependent upon expe...
27/07/2026

Job Title: Full-Time Daily Nanny
Location: Monaco + International Travel
Start: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday, with some flexibility for weekends.

Job Overview:
A private family based in Monaco is seeking an experienced and professional Full-Time Nanny to care for their daughter, aged 3½. She is a curious, articulate and active little girl who responds well to consistency, gentle structure and imaginative, age-appropriate engagement.

The nanny will work collaboratively with the parents and household team while also being confident taking sole charge for short periods when required. The nanny must be prepared to travel internationally with the family when required. There are no pets.

Responsibilities:
Providing attentive, age-appropriate care and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
Planning engaging and developmentally appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, early science, reading and outdoor play.
Maintaining consistent daily routines, including meals, naps, playtime and age-appropriate educational activities.
Supporting healthy eating habits and preparing simple, nutritious meals and snacks for the child.
Maintaining high standards of hygiene and organisation in the child’s areas and belongings.
Providing kind, consistent and age-appropriate boundaries.
Assisting the mother and child with appointments, activities and outings as required.
Taking sole charge confidently for short periods when required.
Travelling with the family and maintaining consistent care and routines while away from home.
Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with the parents and household staff.

Ideal Nanny:
Extensive previous nanny experience within private families, with excellent verifiable references for children of a similar age.
Recognised childcare training or education, such as Early Years, Montessori, CACHE or equivalent.
Calm, gentle, patient and observant, with a thoughtful approach to routines and boundaries.
Highly discreet and committed to maintaining strict family and household confidentiality.
Exceptionally organised, reliable and flexible.
Willing and able to travel internationally with the family.
Valid EU passport and the necessary travel eligibility for relevant destinations, including South Africa. Work permits cannot be provided.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Confident swimmer.
French or Italian would be an advantage but is not essential.
Experience working in multilingual or culturally diverse households would be advantageous.
Good knowledge of developmental milestones and creative, play-based learning.
Experience supporting healthy sleep routines and children’s nutrition would be beneficial.

Apply: https://idealnannies.com/job-details/?id=1036

A lovely family in SW3 seeks a confident, active & highly organised rota Manny/Nanny to care for three children, startin...
21/07/2026

A lovely family in SW3 seeks a confident, active & highly organised rota Manny/Nanny to care for three children, starting ASAP. Week on/off | Excellent DOE salary upon application

🔎Search: Chelsea Rota Manny/Nanny
This is a sole charge role for someone with strong experience caring for older children and teenagers. The family is looking for a calm, capable, sporty, and engaging positive role model who can build genuine connections with the children while maintaining clear boundaries and structure.

Ideal Manny / Nanny: Experienced with older children and teenagers, particularly boys ✔️ Fit, active and sporty ✔️ Confident, warm and able to connect naturally with this age group ✔️ Calm but firm, with excellent boundaries ✔️ Highly organised and proactive ✔️ A confident driver ✔️ Reliable, discreet and professional ✔️

📍 London, SW3 | Sole Charge Rota Manny / Nanny – DF71
⌛ Schedule: One week on/off during term time, with occasional two-week on/off during the school holidays
💰 Excellent DOE salary shared upon application
🚸 C9, C12, C14
📜 The opportunity to support and mentor older children in a sole charge role

Minimum role requirements:
✅ In-role, age-specific experience required and strong references
✅ Childcare qualifications, eDBS and paediatric first-aid training in place
✅ Excellent communication & organisational skills
🚙 A confident driver is required

💼 All nursery duties, including preparing an evening meal ✔️ Children’s laundry and clothing organisation ✔️ Supporting school routines, homework, activities and appointments ✔️ Managing timetables, sports kit, school bags and uniforms ✔️ Encouraging good behaviour, confidence and age-appropriate independence ✔️ Planning sports, outdoor interests and engaging activities ✔️ Driving the children to and from school, clubs and social arrangements ✔️ Working closely with the family to maintain consistency and communication ✔️

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Rota NannyLocation: Athens, Greece + International TravelStart Date: ASAPSalary: Dependent on experienceSchedule: 2 week...
20/07/2026

Rota Nanny

Location: Athens, Greece + International Travel
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, 24-hour cover

Job Overview:

A busy family in Athens is seeking an experienced Rota Nanny for five children: three girls aged 11.5, 10 and 2, a boy aged 6, and a baby due January 2027. A maternity nurse will care for the baby for the first 6–12 months.

This long-term role combines shared care with responsibility for managing the children’s routines and practical needs. The nanny will work opposite another rota nanny within a fully staffed household.

International travel is essential, including regular trips to the UK, US and other destinations. The family has one dog. A private bedroom and bathroom are provided during working shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the children’s routines and practical needs
• Planning age-appropriate activities
• Supporting learning and development
• Preparing some children’s meals
• Children’s laundry and keeping their areas organised
• Managing wardrobes, packing and travel arrangements
• Working closely with the parents, rota nanny and household team
• Providing clear updates and handovers
• Resolving day-to-day issues independently

Ideal Nanny:

• Previous rota nanny and staffed-household experience
• Experienced with multiple children across different ages
• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated
• Confident making decisions and using initiative
• Warm, bubbly and professional
• Able to establish clear boundaries
• Flexible, hands-on and a team player
• Confident driver preferred

Perks of the Role:

• UK flights for each rota period paid
• Private bedroom and bathroom
• Working visas arranged
• Long-term employment
• Regular international travel

Apply: https://idealnannies.com/job-details/?id=1037

Sole Charge Rota Manny / NannyLocation: LondonStart Date: ASAPSalary: Dependent upon experienceSchedule: One week on/off...
20/07/2026

Sole Charge Rota Manny / Nanny

Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Schedule: One week on/off during term time, with occasional two weeks on/off during the school holidays
Reference: DF71

Job Overview:

A lovely London-based family is seeking a confident, active and highly organised rota Manny/Nanny to care for three children aged 9, 12 and 14.

This is a sole charge role for someone with strong experience caring for older children and teenagers. The family is looking for a calm, capable, sporty and engaging positive role model who can build a genuine connection with the children while maintaining clear boundaries and structure.

Responsibilities:
• Sole charge care of three children aged 9, 12 and 14
• All nursery duties, including preparing an evening meal
• Children’s laundry and clothing organisation
• Supporting school routines, homework, activities and appointments
• Managing timetables, sports kit, school bags and uniforms
• Encouraging good behaviour, confidence and age-appropriate independence
• Planning sports, outdoor interests and engaging activities
• Driving the children to and from school, clubs and social arrangements
• Working closely with the family to maintain consistency and communication

Ideal Manny / Nanny:
• Experienced with older children and teenagers, particularly boys
• Fit, active and sporty
• Confident, warm and able to connect naturally with this age group
• Calm but firm, with excellent boundaries
• Highly organised and proactive
• A strong driver
• Reliable, discreet and professional
• Checkable references from previous employers

Perks of the Role:
• A rota position offering generous time off
• The opportunity to support and mentor older children in a sole charge role

Apply at: https://idealnannies.com/job-details/?id=1010

Job Title: Full-Time NannyLocation: South Kensington, LondonStart Date: September or OctoberSalary: Negotiable depending...
16/07/2026

Job Title: Full-Time Nanny
Location: South Kensington, London
Start Date: September or October
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: 48 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 9:30am–7:30pm, and Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm. Flexibility is required to adjust the Friday hours to cover occasional evenings. The family would also prefer someone open to working one weekend day, Saturday or Sunday, every 4–6 weeks.

Job Overview:
A busy young family based in South Kensington is seeking a proactive Full-Time Nanny to care for their young son, born November 2025. A parent works from home and is closely involved in the child’s day-to-day care, so the role will suit a genuine team player who is comfortable working collaboratively while also being confident taking sole charge when required.

The family also employs another nanny, and the successful candidate will work closely with both the parent and the existing nanny. The family have a holiday home in Sardinia and would be pleased to find someone who is able to accompany them on occasional UK and international trips.

Responsibilities:
Managing the child’s day-to-day routine, including feeding, sleep and hygiene.
Supporting the child’s developmental milestones.
Planning and providing engaging, age-appropriate activities, including sensory play, cooking activities, playdates and educational outings.
Creating a calm, nurturing and stimulating environment.
Keeping the child’s play areas and bedroom tidy and organised.
Managing the child’s laundry and ensuring nursery supplies are well stocked.
Packing and unpacking the child’s belongings for travel.
Managing child-related arrangements and logistics while travelling.
Accompanying the family on occasional UK and international trips, if agreed.
Working collaboratively with the parent and the other nanny.
Providing occasional light household support connected to the child, such as loading or unloading the dishwasher and assisting with occasional returns, while keeping childcare as the priority.

Ideal Nanny:
Experienced in caring for babies and young children.
Confident working alongside a parent who works from home, as well as taking sole charge.
Proactive, intuitive and able to read the room, knowing when to step in and when to step back.
Discreet, organised and able to anticipate what needs to be done.
Fluent English speaker, Italian speaker preferred but not essential; French or Spanish speakers may also be considered.
Confident swimmer.
Confident driver in both the UK and Europe.
Comfortable spending time outside London and travelling to country or coastal locations.
Able to work collaboratively as part of a nanny team.
Looking for a committed, long-term placement.
Right to work in the UK.
Able to travel visa-free within Europe.

Perks of the Role:
Opportunities to; Spend time at the family’s holiday home in Sardinia;
Travel the UK and internationally;
Work as part of a supportive nanny team.

Apply: https://idealnannies.com/job-details/?id=1035

A lovely, fun & energetic family in SW7 seeks an experienced, engaging daily Nanny/PA to care for their G4 & G7, startin...
14/07/2026

A lovely, fun & energetic family in SW7 seeks an experienced, engaging daily Nanny/PA to care for their G4 & G7, starting ASAP. 50hpw & £25 gph doe (£65k gpa)

🔎Search: South Kensington Daily Nanny/PA
The family are looking for a warm, energetic and dependable nanny who will confidently take ownership of the children’s day-to-day care and create a nurturing, positive environment.

This is a long-term position for someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with children and is looking for a role where you will be part of the family. Their previous nanny remained with them for five years and continues to be part of their lives.

✏️ Both girls attend school within walking distance of the family home, and both parents have demanding careers in London.
⌛ Monday to Friday, approx. 8am–7pm (could be 10am - 7pm during term time)
💰 £20 to £25 gph doe

Minimum role requirements:
✅ In-role, age-specific experience required and strong references
✅ Childcare qualifications in place
✅ eDBS and paediatric first-aid training in place
✅ Strong organisational skills and a willingness to help and assist the family
✅ Excellent organisational skills

💼 Responsibilities: Managing daily routines and providing attentive, age-appropriate care ✔️ School drop-offs & collections ✔️ Supporting homework & educational development ✔️ Planning creative, engaging activities and outings ✔️ Encouraging excellent manners, confidence and independence ✔️ Preparing healthy, nutritious evening meals for the children and parents ✔️ Managing the children’s laundry and wardrobes ✔️ Keeping the children’s areas and belongings tidy and organised ✔️ Completing PA-style duties while the children are at school, including booking appointments and assisting with family admin ✔️

Reliable 🔸 Supportive 🔸 Flexible 🔸 Enthusiastic 🔸 Educational 🔸 Joyful

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Job Title: Daily Career Nanny/PALocation: South Kensington, LondonStart Date: ASAP (the family is happy to wait for the ...
13/07/2026

Job Title: Daily Career Nanny/PA
Location: South Kensington, London
Start Date: ASAP (the family is happy to wait for the right candidate to serve a notice period)
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 8:00am–7:00pm (could also be 10:00am–7:00pm during term time)

Job Overview:
A lovely, fun and energetic family is seeking an experienced, engaging Daily Nanny/PA to care for their two daughters, aged 4 and 7. Both girls attend school within walking distance of the family home, and both parents have demanding careers in London.
The family are looking for a warm, energetic and dependable nanny who will confidently take ownership of the children’s day-to-day care and create a nurturing, positive environment. This is a long-term position for someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with children and is looking for a role where you will be part of the family. Their previous nanny remained with them for five years and continues to be part of their lives.

Responsibilities:
Managing the children’s daily routines and providing attentive, age-appropriate care.
Completing school drop-offs and collections.
Supporting the girls with homework and their educational development.
Planning creative, engaging activities and outings.
Encouraging excellent manners, confidence and independence.
Preparing healthy evening meals for the children and parents.
Managing the children’s laundry and wardrobes.
Keeping the children’s bedrooms, play areas and belongings tidy and organised.
Completing PA-style duties while the children are at school, including booking appointments and assisting with family administration.

Ideal Nanny:
Experienced in caring for school-aged children.
Home work confident.
Energetic, creative and confident planning suitable activities.
Highly organised and able to manage both childcare and PA responsibilities.
Proactive, dependable and comfortable taking ownership of the role.
Committed to securing a long-term position and building a lasting relationship with the family.

Apply: https://idealnannies.com/job-details/?id=1034

A lovely family in W8 seeks a mature, caring, flexible & experienced live-in nanny to help care for their B2, starting 3...
13/07/2026

A lovely family in W8 seeks a mature, caring, flexible & experienced live-in nanny to help care for their B2, starting 31 August. 60hpw & £50k-£60k gpa doe.

🔎Search: Kensington Live-in on-duty
B2 a happy little boy who is in a very good routine and will be starting nursery in September for three-hour mornings, Monday to Friday. He also enjoys attending classes, groups, playdates and activities.

The role is live-in on duty (Monday to Friday). The working hours are Monday to Friday, 12 hours per day, on a flexible schedule that may include starting later to accommodate dinner or earlier to allow parents to attend a morning commitment.

📍The family live in a beautiful home in Kensington, around five minutes’ walk from Kensington High Street.
📜 Live-in on-duty (Monday to Friday)
⌛ Monday to Friday, 12 hours per day on a flexible schedule, with overnight monitor cover
✏️ Flexibility welcomed: The schedule may include starting later to accommodate dinner or earlier to allow parents to attend a morning commitment
🏠 A private bedroom and ensuite bathroom from Monday to Friday
💰 £50k to £60k gpa doe

Minimum role requirements:
✅ In-role, age-specific experience required and strong references
✅ eDBS and paediatric first-aid training in place
✅ Strong organisational skills and a willingness to help and assist the family
💼 A suite of typical child-focused nursery duties is shared on the dashboard

✏️ This is a shared care role, as both parents are at home. The mother is very present and involved. The current nanny is leaving due to a change in her personal circumstances, and the family would ideally like a handover period of a couple of weeks to help ensure a smooth transition of care

Supportive 🔸 Collaborative 🔸 Flexible 🔸 Enthusiastic 🔸 Educational 🔸 Caring

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A lovely French family in Paris seeks a proactive, organised & fun nanny starting ASAP. 🔎Search: Live-in Paris Both pare...
10/07/2026

A lovely French family in Paris seeks a proactive, organised & fun nanny starting ASAP.

🔎Search: Live-in Paris
Both parents are French and have lived in London for several years; the boys were born in London, and the children are bilingual.

Ideal Nanny: Excellent fluent English speaker | Experienced with children of similar ages | Proactive, organised, loving, caring and stimulating | Fun, curious and able to use common sense; humour is a plus | Comfortable working in a home where both parents are French and the children are bilingual

📆 Start Date: ASAP – ideally by the end of July but flexible for the right candidate
⌛ Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri: 8am - 7pm with 1 hour break; Wed: 9am - 7pm.
🏠 Separate private accommodation is provided in the same building as the family
💰 Salary: €3,000 - €3,600 net per month
🛂 EU passport would be ideal, although the family are happy to apply for a visa
Role Specifics:
✅ In-role, age-specific experience required and strong references
✅ eDBS and paediatric first-aid training in place
✅ Excellent communication & collaboration skills
🚙 A confident driver is required
✈️ Open to travelling with the family during the school holidays
💬 Excellent English | French a welcome bonus

💼 The role includes all child-related household duties, family cooking, driving to activities, and some travel during school holidays ✔️ The family employs a cleaner in Paris ✔️

✏️ Providing loving, caring and stimulating care ✔️ Supporting the children before and after school ✔️ Planning age-appropriate activities and encouraging curiosity and development ✔️ All child-related household duties ✔️ Cooking meals for the family to enjoy together (no allergies) ✔️ Working alongside a bilingual nanny helper on Wednesdays.

Collaborative 🔸 Flexible 🔸 Enthusiastic 🔸 Creative 🔸 Playful 🔸 Joyful

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🌎 If you’re applying from outside the UK, please send a cover email with your CV attached to - [email protected] - to forward on to the appointing agency or family.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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