French Speaking Rota Nanny
London, Holland Park, Salary Dependent on experience
EHS #8997
Location: Holland Park, London
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off (Rota)
Accommodation: Live-in when on rota - private bedroom and bathroom
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Travel: Yes – UK and International travel required
Children: Twin boys, 16 months
Job Reference: EHS #8997
Role Overview
We are recruiting an experienced, French-speaking Rota Nanny for a high-net-worth family based in Holland Park, London. This position operates on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rota schedule, working alongside another Nanny to provide seamless care.
The role involves the full care and educational development of twin boys aged 16 months. This is a long-term opportunity suited to a confident, nurturing and professional candidate with strong early years experience, ideally with twins or children of a similar age.
The successful candidate will be proactive in supporting developmental milestones, creating enriching experiences, and working collaboratively within a well-established household team to ensure consistency of care across both rota shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Providing full care, supervision and age-appropriate guidance for the twin boys
Planning and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate educational activities and play
Creating stimulating indoor and outdoor experiences, ideally incorporating a Montessori-inspired approach
Supporting developmental milestones including routine progression, potty training and dummy/pacifier weaning
Confidently managing sleep routines, meal times and overall daily structure during rota weeks
Adapting routines in line with the children’s development and individual needs
Maintaining clear and consistent communication with parents and the rota Nanny to ensure seamless handovers
Working collaboratively with household staff
Accompanying the family on UK and International travel when required
Candidate Requirements
Native or fluent French speaker
Strong experience caring for young children from approximately 15 months
Proven experience caring for multiple children simultaneously (twin experience highly desirable)
Recognised childcare qualifications preferred
Up-to-date First Aid certification and DBS
Good working knowledge of English
Demonstrated longevity within private household roles
Excellent, verifiable references
Flexible, discreet, positive and professional approach
Exclusive Household Staff was founded in 2012 by John Pettman, who for more than 25 years has been directly involved in the world of Domestic staff. John’s successful career spans over 10 years as a Butler, Estate Manager, Lifestyle Manager, and during the past decade in the recruitment of Household staff.
John’s career started at Buckingham Palace, followed by the British Embassy in Paris. Having himself managed multiple properties and staff worldwide for high-profile families, his in-depth knowledge and expertise are widely recognised and highly respected.
Now in the eleventh year of operation, Exclusive Household Staff is an established global market leader for the placement of experienced private household domestic staff.