Nannies, Governesses & Maternity Nurses

This is the most personal recruitment we undertake. A nanny holds the daily wellbeing, routine and development of the children; a governess adds a formal educational dimension through tutoring, curriculum support and liaison with schools; a maternity nurse brings expert, calm care through the earliest weeks of a baby's life.

We place childcare professionals with private families in London, the counties and internationally, whether that is sole-charge care, a rota team across several residences, or short-term newborn support. Warmth comes first, then experience, verified references and the practical judgement that keeps children safe, occupied and genuinely happy.

• Career nannies
• Governesses
• Maternity nurses
• Newborn care specialists
• Night nurses
• Rota and travelling nannies
• Childcare professionals

• All aspects of daily care, routine, mealtimes and bedtime
• School runs, activities, homework support and holiday programmes
• Nursery duties: children's laundry, rooms, kit and equipment
• Planning age-appropriate play, outings and developmental activities
• For governesses: lesson planning, tutoring and liaison with schools and tutors
• For maternity nurses: feeding support, establishing routine, night care and guiding new parents
• Travelling with the family and maintaining routine away from home
• Clear daily communication with parents and, where relevant, the household team

Sole-charge nannies commonly work around 50 to 60 hours across five days, often with agreed babysitting evenings. Live-in and live-out positions are both usual.

Rota patterns such as two weeks on and two weeks off are common in larger households and for travelling roles.

Maternity nurses are usually engaged on a temporary basis, frequently 24 hour or night-only care over six days, from a few weeks to several months.

Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time arrangements are all available, and terms are agreed in writing before a placement begins.

As indicative guidance, experienced nannies in the UK broadly range from £40,000 to £65,000 gross per annum, with senior rota, travelling and governess roles frequently above this. Maternity nurses are more usually engaged at a daily rate, commonly £180 to £400 per day depending on experience and the level of care required.

These figures are indicative guidance only. Salaries are agreed according to the specific role, setting and responsibilities, and may vary with:

• Location, both within the United Kingdom and internationally
• Length and depth of relevant experience
• Formal qualifications, training and languages
• The scope of responsibilities and any team management
• The size of the household, estate or organisation
• Live-in or live-out arrangements and the accommodation provided
• Travel requirements and time spent away from home
• Additional duties beyond the core remit

• Formal childcare or maternity qualifications, or substantial private family experience
• Enhanced DBS certificate, paediatric first aid and, ideally, a clean driving licence
• Patience, energy, consistency and a naturally warm manner
• Discretion regarding the family's privacy and the children's lives