Nannies & Childcare

The salary of a professional Nanny in the UK will ultimately depend on the candidates level of experience, training and certifications, however, an average salary for a full-time Nanny is between £40,000-£65,000.00+.

An appropriate salary will depend on a variety of factors including whether the role is live-in or live-out, if travel is required and the number of contracted hours per week.

A link to our salary guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/private-staff-salary-guide/

The role of a Nanny

• A Nanny is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of any child in their charge
• Arranging activities, playdates and events
• Managing children’s diary
• School drop-offs/pick-ups
• Rainy day activities such as baking, arts and crafts, painting, drawing etc
• Ensuring school uniform and school bags are packed with the correct items each day
• Tidying children’s bedrooms
• Rotating children’s wardrobe seasonally and removing any clothing that has been outgrown
• Proxy parenting when required
• Nannies can work on a sole-charge or shared-care basis
• Overseeing homework
• Making baby puree and children’s meals
• Potty training
• Educational play
• Communicating with parents, noting any issues, illness or achievements (first steps, sitting up, walking etc)

At The Staff Directory, we take great care with the acquisition, vetting and representation of our registered Nannies and childcarers.

We require all applicants to meet our high standards of due diligence before they can be introduced to our clients.

All applicants wishing to apply for a position involving childcare are required to hold an Enhanced DBS check & Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

A high level of skill and experience is required before an applicant can register with us, and formal ID and employment references are checked in advance of any client introduction.

If you would like your chosen candidate to process a refreshed background check before starting in the role, this can be arranged for you free of charge.

The Staff Directory provide an all-encompassing list of private household staff, PAs and yacht crew for positions around the globe.

Our registered Nannies are most frequently hired for roles based in the following areas:

• Central London – areas such as Chelsea, Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Notting Hill and Holland Park
• UK Counties – such as Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Cheshire and Surrey
• Overseas – The majority of hires for Nannies outside of the UK are for roles based in Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East, UAE, Switzerland and France

We are on hand to assist with any questions regarding the hire of a Nanny. Please call the agency at your convenience and our specialist recruiters will assist you.

Additional information including client FAQs, client help and a salary & payroll guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/clients-frequently-asked-questions/