ZI428 - Full-Time Nanny/Proxy Parent - London/Bahamas

September 23, 2026

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Overview

An international family is seeking an exceptional and experienced full-time nanny/proxy parent for a 5-year-old child. The role will be based in London during term-time, with all holidays spent either in the Bahamas or elsewhere. A rough schedule is therefore likely to be:

Term time:

Live-in proxy-parenting during the week (the principal is open to either 4 or 5 days/nights), with full-charge care required during this period. Ideally the candidate would then live-out over a 2- or 3-day weekend.

Holidays:

More standard Monday through Friday support, with some occasional help needed over weekends, but with much more flexible hours and no overnight care required (unless babysitting).

An asap start is preferred and the candidate will travel to the Bahamas with the family in early July.

Responsibilities

The position requires a highly adaptable and emotionally intelligent individual capable of providing stability, discretion, and continuity of care. The right candidate will be warm, grounded, and dependable, with the ability to provide a calm and secure presence. Responsibilities will include:

Providing warm and consistent care, supporting the child’s emotional wellbeing
All childcare and household duties during the week, acting as proxy parent and managing the home and daily schedules
Establishing and maintaining a calm, predictable routine to promote security and development
Accompanying the family on international travel between the Bahamas and London, adapting seamlessly to changing schedules
Act as a trusted and steady presence, fostering a secure and supportive environment
Working collaboratively and in close partnership with the parent
Maintaining a high level of professionalism, discretion, and flexibility at all times
Ideally light household management support to assist with overall organisation and smooth running of the home
Creative and healthy cooking

Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel internationally and to adapt to a fluid schedule
High degree of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
Confident, thoughtful communicator
Experience in private households with international travel
Household management experience
Full driving licence, preferably
Able to spend majority of holidays in the Bahamas or travelling
Previous experience with sole charge responsibilities and regular proxy parenting
Very flexible approach and completely trustworthy and reliable
Experience with similar aged children and with supporting them educationally

Salary and Benefits

From £70,000 gross, DOE

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