Are you an experienced nanny looking for a part time role caring for school aged children?
Starting in August 2026, you will be working alongside Dad, who has care of his children for half the time. This friendly family live in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. They are looking for a professional, nurturing, fun and creative nanny to join their family.
You will be caring for two active and happy children: a girl aged 14 and her brother aged 10. The children like to spend time outside playing sports, as well as indoor activities such a playing games and arts and crafts.
The role will be term time only (39 weeks), but in the school holidays there could be additional ad hoc hours, which will be mutually agreed and paid as overtime.
You will work 34.5 hours each week, on a rolling two-week basis as follows:
Week 1
Monday – 10.00-18.00 (8 hours)
Tuesday – 07.30-18.00 (10.5 hours)
Wednesday – 07.30-15.30 (8 hours)
Thursday – No hours
Friday – 10.00-18.00 (8 hours)
Week 2
Monday – 07.30-15.30 (8 hours)
Tuesday – No hours
Wednesday – 10.00-18.00 (8 hours)
Thursday – 07.30-18.00 (10.5 hours)
Friday – 07.30-15.30 (8 hours)
The salary will be £33,637 gross per annum. This will be split equally across the year. Any overtime will be mutually agreed and paid at £25 gross per hour.
You will have time before the school pick up to help keep the family organised, making sure the children have everything they need for the following day (uniform, sports kit, etc), keeping their rooms tidy, etc. You will also oversee any homework.
You will take care of family laundry and prepare a healthy and nutritious meal for the family each day, home cooked as often as possible. Although the family has a weekly cleaner, any help to keep the house running smoothly would be appreciated (emptying the dishwasher, running errands, etc).
You will need to be a careful and confident driver with your own fully insured car. Duty mileage will be paid.
If you are warm and patient nanny and interested in becoming a part of this fabulous family, this could be the perfect role for you.
Location of the job: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Minimum experience Level for this job: Two Years with older children preferable
Training needed for this job: 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid & clear Enhanced DBS (Update)
Details of any qualifications required: Level 3 Childcare if possible, experience essential
Days and hours required: Term Time Only – As above, two week rolling schedule
Pets in the home: One hamster
Driving required: Yes – own fully insured car required. Duty mileage to be paid
Job Start Date: August 2026
Pay: £33,637 gross per annum / mutually agreed overtime to be paid at £25 gross per hour
This is a permanent role
Full Name of Employment Agency: Harlyn Services Limited T/A Harmony at Home Hertfordshire
Contact details: 01707-444240 / jo@harmonyayhome.co.uk
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 877361
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirements.
For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of two professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable.
We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance).
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