FULL-TIME NANNY REQUIRED IN AXMINSTER COMMENCING NOVEMBER 2026 (AXMI/R270326) | The Parent & Ch[...]

Overview

Job specification: Nanny

Location: Near Axminster, Devon

Position start date: 02/11/2026 (Flexible by a few days)

Requirements: Permanent nanny, Full-time nanny, Live-out nanny

Responsibilities

• Nursery duties
• Trips and outings
• Taking children to play and toddler groups
• Driving children
• Nanny responsibility: sole charge

Preferred nanny attributes

• Childcare qualifications
• Ofsted registration
• Childcare experience
• DBS
• Paediatric first aid training
• Driver
• Outdoorsy
• Swimmer
• Available for babysitting and overtime
• Non-smoker

Nanny duties and expectations

We are looking for a nanny for our first child, who will be one in November, when we will both be back in full time work. Our priority is to find a nanny who will care for our child with a loving and gentle attitude. We both work from home most of the time and seldom have to work late, but we would be keen to find a nanny who can do occasional babysitting on weekday evenings with advance notice. As we live in a small hamlet, a driver’s licence is also vital. We are keen on nature and the outdoors and would like to find a nanny who share that interest.

Days and hours required

• Days of work: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Monday:
• Tuesday:
• Wednesday:
• Thursday:
• Friday:
• Variation in hours: The hours remain the same all year round

The children

• Number of children in this household: 1 child
• Child 1 is a: Male, Age: Currently 4 months (12 months at start)
• Child 1 attends: Stays at home
• Special/additional needs: n/a
• Medical/allergies: n/a
• Further details about child 1:

New baby

• New baby expected: No

The parents

• Parent 1 is: The Mother and works partly at home and partly away from home
• Parent 2 is: The Father and works partly at home and partly away from home
• Parenting style: We don’t adhere strictly to any style but follow a primarily attachment-based approach

The family household

• Accommodation type: Detached
• Location type: Village
• Area type: Rural
• Family pets in this household: No
• Other household Family Members: No

Salary and perks

• Salary offered: £14-16 gph
• Car use: A car is provided for work use only

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will meet the requirements set out above and be a qualified or experienced childcare professional with the necessary age-related experience, qualifications, and excellent references.

This family are interviewing for their perfect candidate now with a preferred start date of 02/11/2026.

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