Live-in / Live-out Nanny | West London & West Coast of Scotland

Live-in / Live-out Nanny | West London & West Coast of Scotland | Three Boys

Location: Acton, West London (term time) and West Coast of Scotland (holidays)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 gross per annum
Hours: 44 hours per week, weighted across term time and school holidays
Start Date: Ideally early May
Accommodation: Live-in available in London. Live-in required in Scotland

A based family between London and Scotland are seeking a nanny to care for their three boys aged 3, 5 and 6. Their previous and treasured nanny was with them for four and a half years. She has now gone travelling, and the family are excited to find the next person to become a big part of the boys' childhood

The role is split between West London during term time and the family's farm on the West Coast of Scotland during the holidays, approximately 16 weeks of the year. The Scottish setting is truly special. Days are filled on the beach, building dens, picnics, cycling, and making fires. The boys spend most of their time outdoors and the family would love a nanny who embraces this and proactively creates adventure. Someone who enjoys the idea of putting the children in a trailer, hopping on the quadbike and heading down to the beach, lighting a fire, and coming up with fun and exciting plans. It has a real Enid Blyton feel and would suit someone who genuinely loves the outdoors and the magic of rural childhood.

During term time, the family live in Acton in a residential area called Poet's Corner, a short walk from Churchfield Road with its cafés, delis and restaurants. Acton Park is five minutes away and Acton Main Line is a six-minute walk, with central London reachable in around twenty minutes. The boys' cousins live nearby and many friends in the area have children of similar ages, so there is a strong local community.

Both parents work from home running their own businesses. Mum runs an online homeware business selling products made across Burma, and Dad is commercialising the family farm in Scotland, developing tourism ventures and sustainable farming initiatives. They start work around 8am and aim to be back with the boys around 6pm, after tea and bath time. They value the nanny's experience and judgement and are looking for someone confident and proactive.

The boys all leave the house at 8am. The youngest attends nursery Tuesday to Thursday from 8.30am to 3pm, with staggered pick-ups for nursery and school in the afternoon. After school they come home unless they have swimming, football or a playdate. They tend to play or do homework until tea at around 5pm, followed by bath time and bedtime around 7 to 7.30pm. The role includes supporting these routines, preparing simple meals for the children, and helping keep the house tidy at the end of the day.

The position can be live-in or live-out in London. The nanny would have their own floor in the London house with an en-suite bathroom and small kitchenette, providing privacy and independence. In Scotland, the nanny will have a bedroom overlooking the sea, their own bathroom, a separate sitting room for evenings, and their own access in and out of the house. The family encourage the nanny to treat the space as their home and welcome friends or family to stay during longer periods in Scotland. They are extremely conscious to ensure their nanny has space and privacy, and their time off is fully respected.

Driving is preferred but not essential. The school run is typically done by cargo bike, which the family find more efficient and fun. The role would suit someone who enjoys being active and outdoors.

The family are looking for someone who will become an important part of their lives and the boys' childhood. This is a unique role combining London life with extended time in a beautiful rural setting, ideal for a nanny who enjoys adventure, creativity and making childhood feel magical.

Current Term Time Nanny Schedule

• Monday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
• Tuesday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm + 2 additional hours (food prep / nursery duties, flexible timing)
• Wednesday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm + 2 additional hours (food prep / nursery duties, flexible timing)
• Thursday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 7:00pm

School Holiday Nanny Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm