Rotananny

5515 CHELSEA SW3: Experienced Rota Nanny for 3, school-aged children (B14, B11 & G9 years) – ASAP start + driver essential

~ Location: Chelsea, SW3
~ Role: Rota Manny or Nanny
~ Schedule: One week on/off (Friday changeover)
~ Salary: £££££
~ Accommodation: Private bedroom and bathroom provided whilst on duty
~ Start Date: ASAP

A warm, busy and international family based in Chelsea is seeking an experienced, energetic and highly organised Rota Manny or Nanny to care for their three school-aged children — two boys aged 14 & 11, and a girl, 9 years (full nanny duties).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional candidate who enjoys working with older children and thrives in a fully staffed household environment. The role operates on a one week on/off rota basis, increasing to two weeks on/off during family travel periods. Strong swimmer essential.
The children are bright, active and extremely sporty, with football being a particular passion, so the ideal candidate will be sporty, active, engaging and confident supporting busy school and extracurricular schedules. Although this is a sole-charge position, parents work from home and there is a full household team including another rota nanny caring for the youngest child, household staff and a PA.

Full nanny duties will include:
~ Sole-charge care of the three children during rota periods.
~ Managing school routines and schedules.
~ Liaising with schools, handling school communications and administration.
~ Organising extracurricular activities, sports fixtures and appointments.
~ Supporting homework routines and encouraging independence.
~ Nursery duties relating to the children, including:
~ Children’s laundry and ironing.
~ Wardrobe management and seasonal organisation.
~ Packing/unpacking for travel.
~ Keeping children’s bedrooms, play and study areas organised.
~ Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children.
~ Proxy parenting when required.
~ Accompanying the family on occasional travel.
~ Support children’s independence, accountability, and self-management.
~ Establish and maintain consistent, well-structured daily routines and complex diary management
~ Provide guidance on etiquette, behaviour, and personal organisation.
~ Act as a positive role model, setting clear expectations and boundaries.
~ Liaise effectively with parents, schools, and the wider household team.

The ideal candidate will:
~ Have excellent previous nanny or manny experience with school-aged children.
~ Be confident working in formal, fully staffed households.
~ Be proactive, positive, discreet and highly organised.
~ Have a genuine interest in sport and active lifestyles.
~ Be calm, flexible and able to manage busy family schedules.
~ Hold a clean driving licence and be a confident driver.
~ Have excellent, checkable references.
~ The children attend school full-time and travel daily via the school bus from Chelsea.

Interviews are now taking place for this exciting long-term opportunity. Call Nannies of St James on 0207 610 9218 or email [email protected]