Job Description

Job specification

The position required: Nanny
Location: Near Axminster, Devon
Position start date: 02/11/2026 Flexible by a few days
Requirements: Permanent nanny, Full-time nanny, Live-out nanny
Duties: Nursery duties, Trips and outings, taking to play/toddler groups, Driving children
Nanny responsibility: The nanny will have sole charge
Preferred nanny attributes: Childcare qualifications, Ofsted registration, Childcare experience, DBS, Paediatric first aid training, Driver, Outdoorsy, Swimmer, Available for babysitting and overtime, Non-smoker

Nanny duties and expectations
We are looking for a nanny for our first child, who will be one in November, when we will both be back in full time work. Our priority is to find a nanny who will care for our child with a loving and gentle attitude.
We both work from home most of the time and seldom have to work late, but we would be keen to find a nanny who can do occasional babysitting on weekday evenings with advance notice. As we live in a small hamlet, a driver’s licence is also vital. We are keen on nature and the outdoors and would like to find a nanny who share that interest.

Days and hours required
Days of work: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Monday: 0900-1800
Tuesday: 0900-1800
Wednesday: 0900-1800
Thursday: 0900-1800
Friday: 0900-1800

Variation in hours: The hours remain the same all year round

The children
Number of children in this household: 1 child
Child 1 is a: Male Age: Currently 4 months (12months at start)
Child 1 attends: Stays at home
Special/additional needs: n/a
Medical/allergies: n/a
Further details about child 1:

New baby
New baby expected: No

The parents
Parent 1 is: The Mother and works partly at home and partly away from home
Parent 2 is: The Father and works partly at home and partly away from home
Parenting style: We don’t adhere strictly to any style but follow a primarily attachment-based approach

The family household
Accommodation type: Detached
Location type: Village
Area type: Rural
Family pets in this household: No
Other household Family Members: No

Salary and perks
Salary offered: £14-16 gph
Car use: A car is provided for work use only

The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will meet the requirements set out above and be a qualified or experienced childcare professional with the necessary age-related experience, qualifications, and excellent references.

This family are interviewing for their perfect candidate now with a preferred start date of 02/11/2026.

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