#8895: French-Speaking Weekend Live-in Nanny in Hampstead, London, UK

Weekend Live-in Nanny
North London, Hampstead. Salary £600.00 net per weekend
EHS #8895
Weekend Live-In Nanny (French-Speaking Preferred)
Hampstead, North London

A warm and welcoming family of five based in Hampstead, North London are seeking a fun, energetic, and creative Weekend Live-in Nanny to care for their three children – two boys aged 9 and 13, and their sister aged 10.

This is a shared-care position working closely alongside mum, within a fully staffed household. The role would suit a confident, proactive Nanny (male or female) who genuinely enjoys engaging with older children and their friends, and who thrives in an active, outdoor-focused environment.

The children have busy weekends filled with sports, training sessions, and playdates.  Therefore, the Nanny must be confident managing one child independently whilst also overseeing multiple children at once.

Position Details

Location: Hampstead, North London
Schedule: Friday 8:00pm – Sunday 8:00pm
Accommodation: Live-in (weekends only) - en-suite bedroom on the same floor as the children
Salary: £600 net per weekend
Start Date: ASAP
Language: French-speaking a strong bonus
Driver: Desired but not essential
Travel: Occasional travel during school holidays (availability required)
Working Pattern & Downtime

Children are in bed by 9:00pm on Friday and Saturday evenings
Earlier bedtime on Sundays due to school
The Nanny is expected to be up by 8:00am on Saturday and Sunday mornings to prepare the children for football and tennis
There is downtime during the day when the children are resting or occupied
The Nanny must remain on the property during this time
Some weekends may involve caring for only one child, depending on playdates or sleepovers
On Sunday afternoons, the parents often take the children out alone, allowing the Nanny a longer break
The Ideal Candidate

Fun, kind, playful, and easy-going in nature
Gentle, patient, and calm, yet confident and firm when required
Actively engages with the children and their friends during playdates
Trustworthy, responsible, and highly discreet
A strong team player who works well alongside mum, House Manager, Chef, Housekeeper and Weekday Nanny (the Weekday Nanny may assist on busy weekends or for travel)
Comfortable working alongside extended family when involved
Flexible, hardworking, and committed during busy weekends
Proactive and creative, always thinking of new games, activities, and outings
Outdoorsy, sporty, and energetic
Confident and experienced with older children
Duties & Responsibilities

Preparing breakfast before the children wake (smoothies, waffles, pancakes, eggs, etc)
Getting the children ready for the day
Coordinating and splitting responsibilities with mum for sports, matches, training, and playdates
Planning and researching weekend activities and outings
Actively playing with the children and their friends during playdates
Managing dinner and bedtime routines
Occasional cooking when the Chef is not present
Keeping children’s rooms, playroom, and belongings organised and tidy
Staying on top of weekend schedules and communicating closely with mum
Working alongside extended family when required
Sole charge when mum is travelling
Occasional travel, taking full responsibility for the children and acting as a second mum