Russian/English Speaking Nanny for a 4-Year-Old Boy in London ( 2–3 weeks on, 2–3 weeks off)

Russian/English Speaking Rota Nanny (Live-In) in London, UK | Rota | Live-In

Schedule: 2–3 weeks on / 2–3 weeks off

Salary: Up to £350 gross per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: ASAP / Flexible for the right candidate

This position involves the complete care, emotional support, and developmental guidance of a bright and active 4-year-old boy within a fully staffed private household. The family is looking for a positive, educated, and proactive nanny who can foster curiosity, independence, emotional wellbeing, and healthy daily routines.

The role suits a candidate who genuinely enjoys early childhood development, creative learning, physical activity, and building meaningful long-term relationships with children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and nurturing care for a 4-year-old boy

• Support holistic child development through age-appropriate educational activities

• Plan engaging Montessori-inspired learning and creative play sessions

• Encourage emotional intelligence, independence, and positive behaviour

• Maintain healthy routines including meals, sleep, hygiene, and active play

• Organise stimulating indoor and outdoor activities

• Coordinate with the family office and development director

• Travel or adapt to family schedules when required

• Carry out light child-related housekeeping duties including:

  • organising toys and clothing

  • preparing simple meals/snacks

  • maintaining tidy child spaces

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Fluent Russian and English speaker

• Currently residing in the UK with valid work authorisation

• Proven experience working with children aged 2–5

• Relevant qualifications in:

  • Early Childhood Education

  • Montessori (ages 3–6)

  • Pedagogy

  • Child Psychology or similar fields

• Must have own children

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Warm, cheerful, calm, and emotionally intelligent personality

• Neat presentation and highly organised approach

• Interest in sports, wellness, yoga, and healthy living

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in HNWI or VIP households

• Familiarity with holistic or alternative child development philosophies

• Teaching background or structured educational experience

• Long-term private household experience

Accommodation

This is a live-in role during working rotations.
The nanny will sleep in the same room as the child while on duty.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal nanny will be:

• nurturing yet structured

• proactive and engaging

• discreet and professional

• active and health-conscious

• naturally positive and energetic

• experienced in creating educational and emotionally supportive environments

Application Requirements

Please apply only if you:

• are legally authorised to work in the UK

• already reside in the UK

• meet the bilingual language requirement

• fulfil the live-in rota availability

Applications without relevant childcare experience or legal work documentation may not be considered.