Live Out, Nanny, Meppershall, Bedfordshire

Starting in September 2026, a wonderful live out nanny position has become available with a professional and friendly family of four in Meppershall, Bedfordshire.

You will be joined by a family looking for a kind, fun and reliable nanny to take sole charge of two happy and active children - a little girl aged six and her younger brother aged three.

Responsibilities

• Provide general childcare, including playtime, arts and crafts, and activity supervision.
• Collect and drop the children from school and clubs, and manage school and child care related administration.
• Support homework, especially for the eldest child preparing for entrance examinations.
• Prepare healthy, homemade meals and snacks for the children each day.
• Oversee bath time, tidy rooms and outdoor areas to keep the home tidy for the parents.
• Drive the children to appointments and school; hold a clean driving licence and be proficient in driving.
• Assist in organising the household - laundry, bedroom organisation and general tidiness in the kitchen and living areas.
• Plan day trips and educational activities during school holidays, and facilitate socialisation with peers.
• Accompany the children for any required overnight stays, if mutually agreed.
• Use the duty car, fully insured, for all drop off and pick up duties.

Working Hours

• Term time (35 weeks): Monday Friday 06 00, plus two hours for nursery duties and meal prep, total 40 hours/week.
• School holidays (17 weeks): Monday Friday 06 30, total 60 hours/week.
• Additional overtime and overnight hours may be agreed separately.

Job Details

• Location: Meppershall, Bedfordshire
• Minimum experience required: Two years
• Training required: Enhanced DBS (update) and 12 hour Paediatric First Aid
• Qualifications: Level 3 childcare (preferred) but experience is essential
• Driving required: Yes - duty car provided
• Start date: September 2026
• Pay: £35,720 gross per annum; overtime paid at £16 gross per hour
• Employment type: Permanent, live out

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least two years of relevant childcare experience.
• Up to date Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service.
• 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Clean UK driving licence and confident driving skills.
• Professional references: Two referees, one of whom must be a current or former employer and both immediately contactable.

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