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18/08/2026

A warm and welcoming family based in Paris is seeking an experienced, caring and reliable after-school nanny to care for their delightful 7-year-old daughter on a long-term basis.

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Their daughter attends a bilingual English-French school and is a curious, kind and engaging child who enjoys reading, music and creative activities. The family is looking for a nanny who will provide a nurturing and stimulating environment while encouraging the use of English throughout the afternoon.

Duties will include:

Collecting their daughter from school or her grandparents when required.

Providing attentive and engaging after-school care.

Speaking English with her throughout the afternoon.

Planning fun, educational and age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Assisting with homework when needed.

Preparing simple, healthy evening meals for the child.

Accompanying her to occasional extracurricular activities.

Keeping her bedroom, toys, books and school belongings tidy and organized.

Encouraging independence, good manners and positive daily routines.

There is also the opportunity for the successful candidate to take on a few child-related organizational tasks, such as keeping wardrobes organized, managing school items, preparing for activities and rotating seasonal clothing. While childcare will always remain the priority, this additional support would be appreciated and could increase the working hours slightly where required. This is entirely optional and not an essential part of the role.

The ideal candidate will:

Hold an EU passport or have the legal right to work in France.

Have excellent spoken English. Native English speakers are welcome. Native French speakers with a strong command of English and confidence speaking English daily with the child will also be considered.

Have previous experience caring for children of a similar age.

Be warm, patient, calm, organised and proactive.

Be committed to a long-term position and building a lasting relationship with the family.

Working Hours:

Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Additional hours may occasionally be available during school holidays, although these cannot be guaranteed.

Please send your CV to: [email protected]

18/08/2026

A lovely family based in Dubai is seeking an experienced, educated and professional Russian-speaking nanny for their 11-month-old baby boy.

The family spends the summers in Morocco and travels internationally, so the nanny must be happy to travel with the family. When travelling, the nanny will be required to share a room with the child.

Location: Dubai, UAE
Start Date: September 2026
Schedule: 5–6 days per week, 12 hours per day
Salary: AED 20,000–25,000 per month, depending on experience
Position: Full-time, live-in

The baby is very active, and the family would like a Montessori-inspired approach. The nanny should be energetic, engaging and able to provide age-appropriate activities, play and learning while supporting the child's development.

The child is awake from approximately 8:30am–7:00pm. The nanny will have a break during his two-hour nap.

Duties include:

Full care of the baby and management of his daily routine

Planning and organising age-appropriate activities

Swimming and outdoor activities

Teaching manners, values and good social habits

Baby laundry and wardrobe management

Organizing toys and nursery

Travelling internationally with the family when required

Requirements:

Fluent Russian and English

Qualified and well educated

Independent, mature, warm and professional

Knowledge of baby development, routines, sleep and nutrition

Montessori knowledge or experience highly desirable

Energetic, engaging and genuinely passionate about childcare

Organized and able to manage the child's belongings and nursery

Trustworthy, discreet and respectful of family privacy

Passport allowing international travel, including Schengen travel

Must be seeking a long-term position

The family has a chef, housekeeper and driver, so the nanny's primary focus will be the care, development and education of the child.

Please send your CV to [email protected]

14/08/2026

A warm, international American-German family is seeking an experienced, professional, and long-term nanny to join their family in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

This is a live-out position, so applicants must already live in or very close to the Punta del Este, La Barra, or Manantiales area and be familiar with the local community.
About the Family

The family has a son who will be approximately 2.5 years old when the position begins and are expecting their second child in March 2027.

They divide their time internationally, spending winters in Uruguay and summers in London, and are looking for someone who will become a trusted, long-term member of their family.
The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

Experienced caring for both toddlers and newborns.

Loving, patient, energetic, and genuinely enjoys engaging with children through play, outdoor activities, reading, and creative learning.

Comfortable supporting a growing family as they welcome their second baby.

Reliable, proactive, organised, and able to anticipate the children's needs.

Respectful of family routines while confident working independently.

A confident swimmer.

Cooking skills are a bonus.

Requirements

Must currently live in or very close to the Punta del Este area.

Native Spanish speaker required.

Some English preferred, although fluency is not essential.

Valid driver's licence and confidence driving children safely.

Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally, as occasional travel with the family may be required.

Familiarity with Punta del Este and local activities for young children.

A Uruguayan passport or legal right to work in Uruguay is essential.

Responsibilities

Providing attentive, nurturing childcare.

Planning age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.

Taking the toddler to and from school, outings, parks, playgrounds, and appointments.

Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children.

Maintaining children's routines, including naps and bedtime support when required.

Supporting the family through the transition to life with a newborn while ensuring the toddler continues to receive individual attention.

Children's Household Duties

Children's laundry.

Keeping children's bedrooms, play areas, and belongings organised.

Tidying the kitchen after preparing children's meals.

Washing bottles, cups, and children's dishes.

Organising toys, books, and children's supplies.

Assisting with meal preparation related to the children.

We Value

A calm, positive, and nurturing personality, together with strong communication, professionalism, discretion, trustworthiness, and flexibility. Above all, the family is looking for someone interested in building a genuine, long-term relationship with them.

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8am until 5pm with flexibility to do some evenings on the weekends.

Start Date: Beginning to mid-January 2027

Send CV to: [email protected]

27/07/2026

A warm, adventurous Scandinavian family of five is embarking on an exciting one to two-year chapter based in Albany, Bahamas. They believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, kindness, nature, adventure, and meaningful experiences.

Their three wonderful children, aged 8, 5, and 3, are bright, active, affectionate, and love being outdoors. The family has chosen a homeschooling lifestyle so the children can learn through travel, exploration, sports, culture, and hands-on experiences.

They are looking for an exceptional person to become an important part of their family. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about education, loves children, enjoys travel, and wants to help create an unforgettable childhood.

The Role

The family is seeking a live-in Travelling Teacher & Nanny to guide the children's education and care during the parents' working hours, approximately Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating engaging educational experiences, supporting each child's individual learning journey, and encouraging confidence, independence, kindness, and curiosity.

This role combines teaching, childcare, travel, outdoor adventure, and cultural exploration.
Responsibilities

Plan and deliver an engaging homeschool curriculum for three children of different ages.

Foster a love of learning through creativity, nature, books, travel, and real-world experiences.

Support one of the children, who is neurodivergent, with patience, understanding, and confidence-building strategies.

Prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children.

Drive the children safely to sports, activities, appointments, and outings.

Supervise swimming, beach activities, and outdoor adventures with a strong focus on water safety.

Organise educational outings including museums, libraries, aquariums, parks, and cultural experiences.

Maintain the children's routines while balancing flexibility during travel.

Keep the children's learning spaces, bedrooms, and belongings organised.

Travel extensively with the family throughout the Bahamas, Europe, and other destinations.

Communicate openly with the parents regarding each child's progress, routines, and wellbeing.

Ideal Candidate

The family is looking for someone who is:

A qualified Primary or Early Years teacher, or an experienced Governess.

Fluent in English.

Conversational or fluent in French is preferred.

An excellent swimmer and confident supervising children around water.

A safe, confident driver with a clean driving record.

Passionate about preparing healthy, nutritious food for children.

Experienced working with neurodivergent children, ideally including autism or related learning differences.

Calm, patient, emotionally intelligent, and positive.

Organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced family environment.

Active, energetic, and genuinely loves the outdoors.

Comfortable travelling internationally for extended periods.

Flexible, adaptable, and excited by new adventures.

Warm, playful, and able to build meaningful relationships with children.

What the Family Offers

A competitive salary based on experience.

Luxury private accommodation provided in a three-bedroom oceanfront penthouse.

All travel expenses covered.

A beautiful home base in Albany, Bahamas.

The opportunity to explore multiple countries as part of the role.

A respectful, supportive, and appreciative family environment.

The chance to make a lasting impact on three wonderful children during an exciting chapter of their lives.

Family Values

The family believes childhood should be an adventure.

They value curiosity over perfection, growth over grades, and connection over competition.

They encourage their children to be kind, resilient, confident, and independent. They want them to ask questions, solve problems, take healthy risks, and learn from both success and failure.

They believe learning happens everywhere—in books, on hiking trails, at the beach, in museums, around the dinner table, while travelling, and through meaningful conversations with the people they meet.

They spend as much time outdoors as possible and believe fresh air, movement, sport, creativity, and unstructured play are essential parts of a happy childhood.

Above all, they hope to raise children who are curious about the world, compassionate towards others, grateful for what they have, and courageous enough to create a life they love.

If this sounds like the adventure you've been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Send CV to [email protected]

23/07/2026

A warm Canadian-Italian family based in Toronto is seeking an experienced, flexible live-in Travel Nanny to care for their 8-month-old baby boy.
Position Details

Location: Toronto, Canada (with extensive international travel)

Schedule: Live-in, 12 hours per day, 6 days per week

Salary: £1,500 per week

Start: As soon as possible

Requirements

Canadian passport or permanent residency

Confident swimmer

Valid driver's licence and confident driver

Highly flexible and happy to travel extensively

Italian or Spanish language skills are a bonus

Family Lifestyle

The family spends:

Summers in Europe

Winters in the Caribbean

The ideal candidate will enjoy travelling and be comfortable adapting to different locations and routines throughout the year.
Duties

Sole-charge care of an 8-month-old baby boy

All nursery duties, including:

Feeding and meal preparation for the child

Maintaining the nursery and children's belongings

Children's laundry

Planning age-appropriate activities and supporting developmental milestones

Maintaining the child's routines while travelling

No housekeeping duties are required, as the family employs a housekeeper.

Please send your CV to: [email protected]

26/05/2026

A member of the Kuwaiti royal family is seeking an experienced and educated Governess/Chaperone for her 16-year-old daughter, with a start date in mid-June.

The ideal candidate will be mature, professional, and have either a background in beauty (make-up, hair, skincare/facials) or a genuine interest and knowledge in the field, as the young princess is particularly interested in beauty.
Role Responsibilities

School drop-off and pick-up

Supervising lessons with tutors

Accompanying the princess on outings, shopping trips, holidays, and social activities with friends

Working alongside other staff

Working Schedule

Up to 12 hours per day

6 days per week

Time off provided while the charge is at school

Package

Salary: USD $6,000 per month (approximately £4,450 per month)

Private apartment within the family compound

All meals provided

Candidate Requirements

Native English speaker (British, Australian, or similar)

Experienced, mature, and well-educated

Confident working within a royal household

To apply, please send your CV to: [email protected]

15/05/2026

Job Ref: DU1405 – Governess for High-Profile Family in Dubai

Nanny & Governess is seeking a refined, highly educated and impeccably presented British governess for a high-profile family based in Dubai. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional who has previously worked within private households and is confident supporting children in demanding academic environments.

The family has three children aged 8, 7 and 5, all attending prestigious schools with rigorous academic expectations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the British curriculum and competitive entrance exams such as the 11+, and be confident guiding children through homework, assessments and school projects while fostering a love of learning.

The role requires excellent organization and coordination skills, as the children have a full schedule of extracurricular activities including music, sports and tutoring. The governess will be responsible for educational planning and ensuring smooth coordination between tutors, household staff and the family.
Key Responsibilities

Supporting the children’s academic development, including homework, assessments and projects

Educational planning and monitoring progress in line with the British curriculum

Coordinating extracurricular activities, tutors and schedules for three children

Organising playdates, birthday parties and academic commitments

Liaising closely with parents and household staff to ensure smooth daily routines

Providing educational guidance and mentoring in a structured yet engaging manner

Assisting during family travel when required

Daily Structure

Children attend school from 7:30am – 3:00pm

Children have extracurricular activities and homework between 3:00pm – 7:00pm

The governess will oversee planning, organisation, academic support and coordination of schedules

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience working as a governess in private households.

British passport holder strongly preferred due to international travel

Extensive previous experience working as a governess in private households

Strong knowledge of UK curriculum and 11+ preparation

Highly organised with excellent planning and communication skills

Energetic and active to keep up with young children

Comfortable with occasional travel

Second language (French or Spanish) advantageous

Ideally already based in Dubai

Excellent references and professional presentation

A flexible approach to working hours is required

Package

£1,200 – £1,500 per week (tax-free)

Flexible start date

Working within a fully staffed household with a British nanny and domestic team

The family will be in London from 22 June and will conduct in-person interviews during this time.

Please send your CV to [email protected].

30/04/2026

A lovely French family based in Hammersmith is looking for an experienced Italian-Speaking nanny.

Start: ASAP
Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30pm – 7:30pm

Wednesday: 2:45pm – 7:30pm

Salary: £22–£28 per hour depending on experience
Children: 3–4 children aged between 6 and 10 years old

Requirements:

Native Italian speaker (must speak Italian with the children at all times)

Solid experience caring for 3–4 children in a private household

Loving but firm with clear boundaries

Tidy, organised, and well-presented

Reliable, calm, and proactive with a positive “can-do” attitude

Responsibilities:

School pick-ups (two schools; coordinated with the mother and the school bus)

Taking children to appointments (doctor, speech therapist, etc.)

Homework supervision

Encouraging Italian learning through reading, games, and conversation

Reinforcing house rules using positive methods (e.g., star chart)

Helping children prepare school and sports bags

Preparing dinner and tidying the kitchen after use

Assisting with bath/shower time and ensuring bathrooms are left clean and tidy

Family Notes:

The family has a no-screen policy for the children

Parents are French, but the family speaks Italian at home

A housekeeper is employed, and the mother usually cooks (healthy, natural food, low sugar)

Send CV to [email protected]

22/04/2026

Job Ref: MO2104

A lovely family based in Monaco is looking for an experienced Governess or Governor to work primarily with their 8-year-old son.

The 8-year-old enjoys tennis, is very sociable, and loves sports. However, he sometimes finds it challenging to manage transitions between activities or complete tasks, so the right candidate will be patient, structured, and supportive in helping him thrive.
Schedule

Tuesday to Friday:

Morning: 7:00 am – 8:30 am

Afternoon/Evening: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Responsibilities

Providing educational and emotional support to the children, particularly the 8-year-old

Organising engaging activities and outings

Encouraging routine, structure, and positive learning habits

Supporting the child’s development and confidence

Requirements

EU passport (essential)

Excellent English

Experience working with children, ideally with ADHD and/or dyslexia

Confident, proactive, and able to organise activities independently

Additional Information

Live-out position

Accommodation may be provided for candidates relocating to Monaco

Occasional travel with the family

Start: ASAP

The family is looking for someone warm, experienced, and confident in helping children develop, learn, and flourish.

Apply here: https://rcly.link/SS

08/08/2025

Job Reference: MA1607
Position: Travel Nurse
Location: Marbella, Spain & London, UK
Dates: 11th August – 6th September 2025
Child: 11-year-old girl with diabetes
Working Hours: 24/7 on-call
Accommodation: Provided (shared with the child)
Travel: Flights and hotel accommodation covered by the family

Description:
A lovely family from Bahrain is seeking a qualified and experienced Nurse to accompany their 11-year-old daughter on a summer trip to Marbella (11th–19th August) and London (19th August–6th September). The child is diabetic and requires careful monitoring throughout the trip.

Responsibilities:

Carry and manage insulin supplies at all times

Monitor blood sugar levels regularly

Administer insulin injections if and when required

Be prepared to manage hypoglycemic episodes, including administering juice or taking other immediate corrective actions

Remain on call 24/7 during the travel period

Accompany the child throughout daily activities

Ensure the child’s health and safety at all times

Additional Information:

Pre-travel blood tests will be required and arranged by the family

The nurse must be active, calm under pressure, patient, and highly experienced in diabetes care

This is a travel-based temporary role with full responsibility for medical supervision but no additional childcare duties

Requirements:

Valid nursing qualification

Proven experience working with diabetic children

Up-to-date first aid certification

EU/UK work rights

Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Please send your CV to [email protected]

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