After school nanny - Koru Kids - London

A welcome opportunity has arisen to support this friendly, country-loving family managing Maxstoke Castle and caring for their two sweet girls, aged 3 and 5 throughout the week. The ideal candidate will have lots of positive energy and confidence in themselves to take initiative within the role. Looking after small children, the role can be physical at times, so reasonable physical fitness is required. They will need to be a good communicator and work well alongside existing estate staff and their cleaner during her bi-weekly visits. They will be a front of house representative for visitors so must be reliable and professional at all times. House manager duties The applicant should ideally have experience in managing large properties and will work with the homeowners on regular property checks. They will oversee general household systems and coordinate service providers for regular maintenance works (e.g. heating systems, window cleaning and chimney sweeping). They will manage stock levels for household supplies and cleaning products. Household laundry and ironing. Light gardening, eg. vegetable picking. Alongside the Employer, they will be an emergency contact for a small secondary cottage (a short term let on site). Being well organised and planning ahead will be key to support this client with ad-hoc events and tours, such as maintaining the formal rooms. Attention to detail and special care is important, when cleaning and looking after delicate artifacts within the home. Childcare responsibilities Duties will include wake-up and bedtime routine, school and after school club pick up/drop offs, homework support, playtime and trips when the youngest child is not at nursery (2 half days p/w), meal planning and light cooking, packing/unpacking the girls’ bags for trips, organising the girls’ clothes and toys and managing their school calendar. The school holidays (15-17 weeks p/a) will be more childcare focused, however additional support will be arranged by the Employer so household maintenance jobs are managed. A proactive approach is required, to plan age-appropriate learning tools and holiday activities ahead of time. There might be the opportunity to travel with the family during their holidays in the UK and abroad, albeit the family will, for the most part, not require Employee to accompany them during their time away with the children. Accommodation: This is a live-in role, offering a fully furnished, entirely self-contained, spacious 3-bedroom flat in a separate wing, with its own private entrance. Minimum experience Level for this job: 5 years Nannying experience with similar ages. 5 years in a House Manager role, preferably in larger, period properties Details of any training needed for this job: Paediatric First Aid Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Childcare qualifications preferred Hours of work: Flexible 9 hours per day between the hours of 7.00am–7.30pm. Days required: Monday – Friday There will be the opportunity for ad hoc incremental hours of pay during busier event periods and for additional evening / overnight babysitting when the parents are away together during the week and during weekends (all to be agreed separately) Pets in the home: No Driving required: Yes and own car preferred Job Start Date: July 2026, exact date to be agreed. There is flexibility for this to be sooner or later depending on the right candidate Benefits: Private accommodation within the grounds of Maxstoke Castle. Access to gardens and parkland. Bills are covered with a generous contribution towards heating. Access to the onsite tennis court, swimming pool and pool room. Fresh game and firewood are regularly made available by Estate staff. Fresh eggs, seasonal fruit and vegetables from the gardens 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Pension contributions and a petrol allowance.

Rota Nanny/Manny (1 Week On / 1 Week Off) – HNW Family – London £60,000 – £75,000 DOE We are seeking a high-calibre, professional Rota Nanny/Manny to join a fully staffed HNW household based in London. This is a 1 week on / 1 week off rota position (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off during holiday seasons), caring for pre-teen and teenage children in a structured, high-standard environment. This role is best suited to candidates who are confident working with older children and able to combine care with guidance, structure, and educational support. The Role You will oversee the day-to-day care, development, and overall wellbeing of the children, working alongside an established household team. The role requires a balanced, confident approach, combining warmth with clear structure, and a strong focus on education, building independence, and accountability. you will be expected to take ownership, set standards, and actively contribute to the children’s development. Key Responsibilities • Support children’s independence, accountability, and self-management, • Establish and maintain consistent, well-structured daily routines, • Provide guidance on etiquette, behaviour, and personal organisation, • Deliver hands-on academic support and encourage strong study habits, • Act as a positive role model, setting clear expectations and boundaries, • Liaise effectively with parents, schools, and the wider household team Key Requirements (Essential) • Minimum 5 years’ proven experience within HNW private households, • Teaching background or strong academic support experience, • Demonstrated experience working with pre-adolescent and adolescent children, • Confident in setting boundaries, managing behaviour, and maintaining structure, • Driver essential (clean licence, confident driving in London), • Confident swimmer, • Highly organised, discreet, and professional at all times, • Comfortable working within a fully staffed, high-expectation household, • Must have the right to work in the UK, • Based within easy commuting distance to London What We Are Looking For This role requires someone who is naturally structured, proactive, and confident in their judgement, with the ability to guide older children and support their transition into independence. Candidates who are more suited to pure childcare roles or require high levels of direction will not be a fit for this position.

W e are on the look out for a passionate Cr che Assistant to join our team!. As a qualified Creche Assistant, you will create a safe and secure setting - one where children can explore their potential. You must have relevant early years childcare qualifications"at either level 2 or 3.