Full job descriptionA warm and welcoming family based in Bayswater is seeking an experienced, proactive and engaging Cantonese-speaking nanny to join them in a long-term role caring for their two young children, a boy aged 4 and a girl aged 1.5 years.

The family has a very strong preference for a native or fluent Cantonese speaker, as maintaining and deepening the children’s Cantonese fluency is a key priority within the household. The ideal candidate will be energetic, organised, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about early childhood development and language enrichment.

This is primarily a childcare-focused position, with cooking responsibilities for the children and light housekeeping related to them.

Duties will include:
*Full weekday childcare support
*Nursery and school pick-ups (within walking distance)
*Planning fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities
*Supporting daily routines including meals, bath time and bedtime preparation
*Preparing healthy meals for the children
*Supporting potty training for the younger child
*Taking the children to local classes and activities, such as music and football
*Encouraging Cantonese language development through:
*Speaking Cantonese with the children throughout the day
*Reading, storytelling, songs and poetry
*Counting and writing practice
*Arts, crafts and creative play
*Cooking and active games
*Children’s laundry
*Tidying and organising bedrooms and play areas
*Kitchen clean-up following children’s meals

The family would also appreciate flexibility for occasional paid evening babysitting and occasional travel, including potentially accompanying them during an August holiday.

The ideal candidate will:
*Be a native or fluent Cantonese speaker
*Have significant nanny or early years experience
*Be confident caring for toddlers and preschool-aged children
*Be warm, energetic, proactive and highly organised
*Have a genuine interest in education and child development
*Enjoy working collaboratively with parents

Accommodation:
*The family’s preference is for a live-in nanny, although they are open to live-out candidates for the right person.
*For live-in candidates, accommodation can be offered on either a full-time basis or Monday-Friday only, and includes:
*Private bedroom
*En-suite shower room/toilet
*Separate entrance on the lower ground floor

This is a lovely opportunity for a professional nanny seeking a long-term role with a kind and welcoming family in central London.

IMPORTANT DETAILS
*Children: Boy aged 4 & Girl aged 1.5 years
*Salary: £45,000-£55,000 GPA (live-in) | £50,000-£65,000 GPA (live-out)
*Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30am-7:00pm
*Start Date: By end of June latest
*Travel: Yes, occasional