Nannies of St James

A long-established agency with an enviable reputation for excellence and success.

We are a bespoke consultancy offering high calibre staff for households throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Creating a friendly and professional rapport with our clients and nannies is paramount to ensuring we offer you the finest personal service. We understand that the chemistry between nanny & family is as crucial as the right qualification & experience.

We look forward to working with you.

Mar 22, 2023  
NOTTING HILL: March/April start ££££ + private accommodation March/April Start in NOTTING HILL, W11: Live-in Nanny for G2 years & B7 months Clients in Notting Hill are seeking a new,  sole charge, Live-in Nanny  for their 2 children - G2 years & B7 months. Our clients are favouring candidates with excellent baby & toddler experience. As busy working professional clients who work in the city, this will be a sole-charge, live-in role, working approx. 07.30 -19.00 with two nights babysitting and with a late March/early April start date. Totally sole charge. The new nanny will perform full nanny duties.  Their daughter, newly 2 years, is in great routine, and is a well-engaged, typical toddler. Their youngest (baby boy, currently 7 months) is also getting into an established routine. This role is best suited to a calm, intuitive, think-on-her-feet nanny, who is proactive and will work with mum as to the best...
Nannies of St James Notting Hill, London, UK Full time
Mar 22, 2023  
March start in NEWMARKET:   Our client is seeking a new, 2nd Rota Nanny for her 2 children; G3.5 & B2 years Family are located in the home of horse racing in Newmarket Suffolk, where there is a huge nanny circle of rota nannies, so plenty of shared activities, classes and play dates for the children.  The rota is one week on/off, with changeover day on a Wednesday.  Nursery duties will include preparing food for the children, organising their bedrooms and wardrobes etc., arranging activities with the nannies and doing nursery runs.  Currently the little girl attends nursery two mornings per week which will go up.  Liaising with with mother about the children's diary and assisting in organising short trips within the UK. There is a full time housekeeper who works Monday to Friday and there is also a driver, though the Nanny must be able to drive and will also be provided with use of a Nanny car (automatic) to drive the children. Nanny...
Nannies of St James Newmarket, Suffolk, UK Rota
Mar 22, 2023  
CONNECTICUT, New York + travel: ASAP spring start, driver essential (J1 visa supplied for nanny under 26 years) ££££ ASAP spring start in CONNECTICUT, USA :  We are seeking a young, fun  *Norland-trained Nanny*  for clients in Connecticut USA. Please kindly note that due to strict USA visa laws the nanny needs to be under 25 to apply for the J1 visa, and a confident driver is also required. Starting in March - this will be a really fun opportunity for a Norland-trained nanny who wants to see a bit of the world and get some overseas experience. Our clients currently have 3 children; G6.5 & B4.5 years and a baby boy (born September 2022 with own Maternity Nanny until end March).  The children are close siblings, interacting well with each other and consequently like to do things together. They have a good social network and attend a variety of clubs & activities, with their school/nursery approximately a 10 min...
Nannies of St James CT, USA Temporary
Mar 09, 2023  
HIGHBURY + travel: March start £££+ (driver essential) March start in HIGHBURY N5:  Professional Clients of ours in Highbury are seeking a new sole charge, Live-in Nanny. To start from March, the position is to care for their 3 daughters: 7 & twins 5 years.  A nanny with good experience of school aged children best suited, who can supervise homework, take the girls to after school activities etc. Our clients are ideally looking for a fun, very competent nanny who is confident with 3 children and will perform full nanny duties for this professional household.   Hours will be Monday - Friday 7.00am - 7.30pm, and the nanny does need to be physically able to manage a tall London town house (4 stories).  Nanny accommodation is the top floor of the house, double bedroom with bathroom.   Driver essential and there aren't any pets.  Someone who is really neat & tidy is also highly desirable. ...
Nannies of St James Highbury, London, UK Full time
Mar 09, 2023  
SHOREDITCH: May start private accmd + ££££ (driver preferred) May start in SHOREDITCH: Live-in Nanny  G7, B4 & 1.5 years and baby 5 months  (Maternity Nurse in situ) Wonderful, new appointment for delightful, returning NSJ clients based in the Shoreditch area of central London. Our clients are seeking a new  Live-in Nanny  for their 4 children, G7 & B4 , B1.5 and baby B 5 months (MN currently employed). This is a May start. The family currently has a Norland Nanny who works Monday to Friday who is leaving after 3.5 years with the family, and our previous nanny was there for two years as well, so the family has had good longevity with their nannies. The family reside in a beautiful loft apartment spread over two floors within the super trendy area of Shoreditch, the position is live-in, 7am - 7pm Monday to Friday and there is a lovely space available for use on 2nd floor of this gorgeous warehouse development (the...
Nannies of St James Shoreditch, London, UK Full time
Mar 09, 2023  
ST JOHNS WOOD NW8: April start ££££ (driver useful) April start in St John's Wood:   Professional parents based in St John's Wood are seeking a  2nd Rota Nanny  for their sons 3.5 years and baby , currently 12 weeks. One week rota on/off rota. There is currently a maternity nurse in place for the baby who will be there for another two months until the baby is 6 months.  The position will commence in mid-April when nanny of 2.5 years leaves, so interviews have started.  Clients are seeking someone with good previous experience - and previous rota experience would be a plus.  A driver would be useful.  Parents do occasionally travel on business, so the nanny needs to be comfortable with doing occasional proxy. We are looking for a down to earth nanny who is flexible, loving but also firm. Their role will include: * Nursery drop offs/pick ups.  * Meal preparation - nanny should be vegetarian at...
Nannies of St James St John's Wood, London, UK Rota
Mar 09, 2023  
ISLINGTON N1: August start (separate studio apt) driver essential August start in Islington: Our busy UK/US professional parents are seeking their First Nanny for their first baby who will be 7 months  Our clients have a baby girl, currently 4 months who will be 7 months when the position commences in August.  Both the parents are in busy careers so they will be requiring hours 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday with occasional babysitting between Monday and Thursday.  Father occasionally travels on business, mother rarely but they are looking for the nanny to be very much a team player,  research activities, classes etc. in the area and establish a good network of play dates for the little one as she grows older.  Weaning will be very much in progress when the nanny starts, so it would be great if the nanny enjoys preparing all the baby food going forward, plans the menus each week and adds to the grocery order.  Good experience with babies...
Nannies of St James Islington, London, UK Full time
Mar 09, 2023  
March start in MAYFAIR LONDON W1 :  Our British client is seeking a new  L ive-in 24/5 Nanny  to care for a little girl aged 4 years.  The new nanny will be taking over from our NSJ nanny of 2.5 years who is leaving in February after a hand over.     Hours and Monday to Friday 24/5, with weekends free, accommodation supplied when on duty. There may be some travel as family has a home in Palm Beach, Florida, but only the occasional holiday. Excellent salary available for candidate who is knowledgeable, fun, organised and proactive who will work alongside the client.  The little girl is now in Reception at a pre prep school in SW7,  the school is mixed, so a great balance of children.  Family are also members of Purple Dragon and the nanny regularly goes there to have play dates etc. Most importantly the nanny is in full charge of the little girl; school runs, menu planning, shopping for groceries. Good pitch-in...
Nannies of St James Mayfair, London, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
ST JOHN'S WOOD NW8: mid-March start ££££ (driver helpful) ASAP March start in ST JOHN'S WOOD + travel: Top, **trained**, Daily Nanny for 3 little girls (5, 2.5 years and 7 months)   We are looking to hire an  experienced, trained Daily Nanny  for our client's three daughters, to replace their current Norland-trained Nanny. Another Norland trained Nanny is preferred, but our clients will look at other candidates, providing the candidate has formal childcare training & qualifications. Our clients - Australian/British - have a preference to hire a formally-trained Nanny. They are based in St John’s Wood close to all the super local amenities and need someone to work Daily, Monday - Friday 08.00 - 19.00. The role will be mostly sole charge (some occasional shared care with Mum), working five days per week (Monday to Friday). The family are looking for a confident Nanny who is happy to take the lead using a...
Nannies of St James St John's Wood, London, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE OX14: April start, private accmd provided (driver essential) ££££ April start in ABINGDON, Oxfordshire . Our professional clients recently relocated back to the UK are seeking a new, experienced  Live-in Nanny/PA  for their twins, aged 7 years and their older brother aged 12 years. This position requires a self-starter as Nanny/ PA to the twins, 7 years and older brother 12 years..  They are currently at a local pre-prep school in Year 2  and year 7 so nanny needs to have a good knowledge of the current UK curriculum and assist children with homework and projects etc.  Both parents are in super-demanding careers, so the position might involve some proxy parenting during the week. There are currently a lot of people on site, builders and other staff, so important that candidate is a stellar team player and can get along well with everyone.  Duties will involve ensuring that housekeeper,...
Nannies of St James Abingdon, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
CHELSEA SW3 + travel: ASAP March/April start ££££ April start in CHELSEA SW3 :   Our Chelsea based clients are seeking a new,  experienced, full time Live-in Nanny  for their 3 children. The main charge will be the youngest girl who is 4 years old.  She is at nursery school near Gloucester Road and will go into Reception at the same school in September.  She has two older brothers at school in Chelsea and Notting Hill, there is also a Manny employed who drives the boys to sports and after school activities and does the school run.  Nanny will start at 7am and once her duties are done will have some free time mid-morning, picking up again when the little girl comes home from nursery. Nanny will be on call during the week, and be flexible with occasional weekend cover by arrangement.  Household is based in the heart of Chelsea within walking distance of Sloane Square, shops etc.  There are four...
Nannies of St James Chelsea, London, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
NEWMARKET + travel: late March start, driver essential ££££ Late March start: NEWMARKET, Suffolk: Rota Nanny for 2 year old twins (B/G) & G3 years   Competitive salary available for a second experienced  Rota Nanny  to work 24/7, week on/off with twins (B/G) 2 years old. There is an older sister who is now 3 and at nursery school and the twins will also start at nursey three days per week from April.  It is important that the new nanny will be an excellent team player to liaise with the other nanny and the parents. Family is located on the outskirts of Newmarket, and it is preferable the nanny has previously worked in a rota and has good experience with twins . They are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, positive and outgoing reliable that can take excellent care of the children and it essential the new nanny is comfortable in an equestrian environment, as father is a race trainer and mother is involved in...
Nannies of St James NEWMARKET, High Street, London, UK Rota
Mar 06, 2023  
PARIS (16th) + travel: May start with separate studio (post-Brexit, candidate must be able to work in France) May start in Paris (16th): Professional, British client in Central Paris are looking for a new English MT, Live-in Nanny for her daughter, 5 years The position is to start any time from May onwards The mother is a is a professional, British working mother who is looking for someone great to take sole charge of her daughter, 5 years old Monday - Friday, 14.00 - 20.00 term time and 09.00 - 20.00 in the school holidays (which account for 14 weeks per year).  Client lives in the 16th, a stunningly beautiful arrondissement, on the banks of the Seine, close to Le Tour Eiffel, Champs-Élysées, Les Invalides and Jardins du Trocadero - so very central and lots of activity going on.  Our client is looking for a warm loving and great nanny, ideally with early years or teaching experience. Someone who will be a part of the child’s life...
Nannies of St James Paris, France Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
FULHAM + travel: Flexible start central FULHAM SW6 + travel: Live-in OR Daily, English MT Nanny (2 small children, G4 years & B20 months) We are recruiting for a  Live-in OR Daily Nanny  for professional clients in central Fulham.  Our clients require a full-time, top candidate to care for their two children, G4 years and B20 months. Based in Fulham, this role will be mixed sole & shared charge of both children, working collaboratively with parents who do both have their own careers. Working full-time, the hours will be Monday - Friday (07.30/08.00 -19.00). A Nanny who is calm, provides positive reinforcement, is very organised, proactive and happy to do all parts of the job. Mum has worked within the education sector, so an eloquent candidate with a focus on education is highly desirable, someone who with a love of reading and genuine passion for her chosen profession. And of course it goes without saying she should have superb toddler and...
Nannies of St James Fulham, London, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
SOUTHFIELDS SW18: March/April start (driver req) £££ SOUTHFIELDS, SW18: Daily, mixed charge Nanny (G6, B2.5 years with new baby due Sept) - March start (driver req) Our delightful, returning clients are recruiting for an  English MT, mixed charge, Daily Nanny  to care for their 2 children, G6 & B2.5 years with a new baby due in September. Our clients are professional working parents and mum will return to work in 2024 after her maternity leave. We are replacing the family's current NSJ nanny who has been with the family for 2+ years. Working 5 days/week, Monday - Friday, our clients would love a local Daily Nanny. The daily working hours will be, on average 45-50 hours/week, 0800 - 18.00. The family are looking for an educationally astute candidate who is experienced with school ages & toddlers and also perfectly competent and confident with small babies.  Their daughter, 6 years (at school in E Putney) is very intuitive...
Nannies of St James Southfields, London, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
NOTTING HILL + extensive travel: ££££ Role: Live-in Nanny in private family Start: March  Location: Notting Hill, London W11 Position: Live-in 24/5, Nanny for 2 boys, mixture sole charge and shared care     A loving family is looking for a warm-hearted, sweet-natured and reliable nanny to care for a 7 year old and his 5 and-a-half-year-old young brother. The two brothers are great fun and very close; they love to spend time together.   The family is looking for a loving and affectionate nanny. The right candidate will be bright, very well organised as well as having a sense of playfulness, and great ideas for engaging, milestone-appropriate activities. The ideal nanny will be trustworthy and responsible with a positive, friendly, happy disposition. The role will be a mixture of sole charge and shared care and great communication is key.   The two  boys are a joy to be around and care for; they...
Nannies of St James Notting Hill, London, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
MAYFAIR W1: April start with *top* salary available £££££ March start in MAYFAIR:  , Daily, *fully qualified* Governess/Children's PA : Daily Monday - Friday   Top salary available for an experienced, **qualified** Teacher/Governess (native English MT candidates please)  - 3 children:  B14, G12 & B years The youngest boy is 9 years old and is the youngest of three children.  The elder two children (12 &14 years)  are pretty much independent but candidate needs to facilitate all three children, cover their schedule and calendars, liaise with their tutors and ensure that the work they are doing with each child is relevant to the curriculum and where the children need additional input.  Our long standing governess is leaving to have a family., so our clients are experienced in the realms of what they are looking for. And it is imperative the new Teacher/Governess has the relevant...
Nannies of St James Mayfair, London, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
CAMDEN NW1: **September start** £££££ (driver super-helpful) **SEPTEMBER start** in Camden NW1 .  Our first time professional parents are seeking a  sole charge, trained, Daily Nanny  for their first baby who is due in April (the baby will be 5 months when the position starts). This will be the first nanny for the family.  Baby is due at the end of April and there will be a Maternity Nurse for the first three months to help get baby into a good routine.  We are looking for start the nanny in September, so they can get settled for a month before mother returns to work in October full time. Both parents are in super busy careers, so we will require the nanny to work daily,  Monday to Friday 7am - 7pm with perhaps the odd night's babysitting during the week. Nanny should be a very experienced baby nanny with good experience of weaning, all the developmental milestones that will occur as baby grows. ...
Nannies of St James London Borough of Camden, London, UK Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
NOTTING HILL & SURREY + travel: March/April start ££££ (driver preferred) March/April start in Notting Hill & Surrey + travel:   Our professional clients are seeking an experienced, trained  Daily Nanny  for their two little boys; 1 & 3.5 years. This is a Daily role, working Monday - Friday 08.00 - 19.00.   And there will be time spent between two locations (Notting Hill & Surrey) and with international travel. During term time our clients live in beautiful Notting Hill, within walking distance of parks, green spaces, shops and activities.  In the holidays they spend their time at their country residence in Surrey (near Haslemere).  And they also travel internationally approx. 2 - 3 times per year.   Both the parents are in super-busy careers and often travel on business, so they might need the nanny to support with proxy cover on occasion.    There are two boys in...
Nannies of St James Notting Hill & Surrey Full time
Mar 06, 2023  
NOTTING HILL GATE W8: March start March start for Notting Hill based clients are seeking a new Live-in Nanny for 2 children; B6 & G4 years - Driver pref Both children are at school full time, the little one in Reception, the boy in Year 1.  Both children are quite academic and the boy is reading well and is excellent at maths, so nanny should be happy to sit and help with homework and engage the children in a gentle and caring fashion. Each week the mother discusses the week's schedule with the nanny, in terms of activities and play dates etc.  There are a few families locally that the children have regular play dates with who also have NSJ Norland nannies so there is plenty of company locally for the children, so a Norland-trained nanny would be most appreciated. Nanny will be provided with bedroom & bathroom within the residence and will be expected to take the monitor at night, although its very rare that either child wakes up. The family...
Nannies of St James Notting Hill, London, UK Full time