Sole Charge Rota Manny / Nanny (London)

London, UK, United Kingdom | Permanent, full-time
Ref: DF71 (2 days ago)
Job Title: 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

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, ideal for someone who has strong experience with older children and teenagers, and who can build a genuine connection with the children while maintaining clear boundaries and structure. The family is looking for someone who is calm, capable, sporty and engaging; a positive role model who can encourage independence, good manners, confidence and responsibility.

The role will be one week on/off during term time, with occasional two weeks on/off during the school holidays. The right candidate will be proactive, reliable and very organised, able to stay on top of school schedules, activities, kit, homework, logistics and day-to-day routines.

Responsibilities:
  • Sole charge care of three children aged 9, 12 and 14.
  • All nursery duties, including cooking an evening meal for the children.
  • Supporting school routines, homework, activities and appointments.
  • Keeping on top of timetables, sports kit, school bags, uniforms and general organisation.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour, good boundaries and age-appropriate independence.
  • Acting as a confident, active and sporty role model.
  • Planning and engaging in activities, especially sports and outdoor interests.
  • Driving the children to and from school, clubs, activities and social arrangements.
  • Working closely with the family to ensure consistency, structure and smooth communication.
Ideal Manny / Nanny:
  • Experienced with older children and teenagers, especially boys.
  • Fit, active and sporty.
  • Confident, warm and able to connect naturally with children of this age.
  • Calm but firm, with excellent boundaries.
  • Extremely organised and proactive.
  • A strong driver is essential.
  • Reliable, discreet and professional.
  • Checkable references from previous employers are essential.
Perks of the Role:
  • Rota position with one week on/off during term time.
  • Occasional two weeks on/off during the school holidays.
  • Opportunity to support and mentor older children in a sole charge role.
  • Salary dependent upon experience.

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