Charlie

My Requirements

Start Date: January 2026
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 3:20/4:30pm – 7:00pm (as per to after school clubs)
Flexibility: Ad hoc babysitting and half-term support would be a bonus but not required.
Pet: Cat - Philby

About Us

We’re a friendly, full-time working family based in Leyton looking for an experienced, reliable and caring after-school nanny for our two children — Beatrix (Bebe, 5) and Elwood (Woody, 4). Both attend the same local school (E17), around a 10–15 minute walk from our home (E10).

Bebe is creative and loves arts and crafts, dance, music and maths. Woody is imaginative and active, often found building stories and worlds through play or getting stuck into sports. We value creativity, learning through play and time outdoors, as well as helping the children build a strong foundation in reading and writing to express their creativity — and we’d love to find someone who shares these values.

I’m Charlie (Mummy), a full-time Brand & Campaigns Manager in Financial Services. I love music, dance, spending time with friends and — most of all — our kids. Will (Daddy) is a self-employed fine joiner and carpenter who enjoys skateboarding, music and renovating our home.
We also have a cuddly 11-year-old cat, Philby — so comfort with pets is essential!

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The Role

We’re looking for a nanny who can provide attentive, engaging and nurturing care from school pick-up until we return home in the early evening. This includes collecting the children, helping with homework, preparing simple, healthy meals and planning fun, age-appropriate activities.

Key Responsibilities:
• School pick-up (10–15 minutes away by walk/scooter/public transport)
• Provide a safe, happy and structured routine each afternoon
• Support with reading, phonics, maths and light homework
• Cook and serve simple, healthy, child-friendly meals
• Encourage creative, imaginative and outdoor play
• Keep play areas and the kitchen tidy (with the children’s help!)
• Communicate with us about the children’s day and wellbeing
• Always prioritise the children’s safety, comfort and happiness

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What We’re Looking For
• Kind but firm approach with gentle boundaries
• Creative, proactive and fun
• Calm, patient and nurturing with great communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and organised
• Comfortable supporting homework and play
• First Aid or Paediatric First Aid training preferred

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Additional Information
• Pay and terms are open for discussion with the right person
• Occasional evening babysitting or half-term hours available (extra pay)
• The children’s after-school schedule currently looks like this:
• Monday: Both Beatrix and Elwood have Street Dance at 4:30pm.
• Tuesday: Beatrix has Ballet at 4:30pm; Elwood finishes at 3:20pm.
• Wednesday: Both attend Musical Theatre at 4:30pm.
• Thursday: Beatrix has Fencing at 4:30pm; Elwood finishes at 3:20pm.
• Friday: No clubs — both finish at 3:20pm.

Their clubs may change over time as new activities become available, but we’ll always provide plenty of notice.