French Rota Nanny

French Rota Nanny - Chelsea, London

French Rota Nanny Required - Chelsea, London. Nanny & Governess is seeking an experienced, native French-speaking Rota Nanny for a Russian family based in Chelsea, London. The family has eight children; however, the successful candidate will be responsible for the care and development of two boys aged 7 and 5 years old. This is a live-in rota position working alongside a fully staffed household.

• Location: Chelsea, London
• Children: Two boys, aged 7 and 5
• Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• Accommodation: Live-in during working rota (shared bedroom with the 5-year-old child)
• Start Date: July 2026
• Travel: Extensive travel during school holidays and summer periods
• Salary: Up to €400 gross per 24-hour working day
• Employment Basis: Self-employed

About the Role

The ideal candidate will provide outstanding childcare while creating a positive French-speaking environment that supports language development and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the children's safety, wellbeing, and daily care
• Supporting and supervising schoolwork and English homework
• Providing French language immersion throughout the day
• Developing the 5-year-old's French language skills from beginner level
• Maintaining and improving the 7-year-old's existing French language abilities
• Organising engaging educational and recreational activities
• Managing children's belongings and maintaining tidy play and bedroom areas
• Purchasing children's essentials as requested by the mother, including books, gifts, cards, vitamins, and personal items
• Supporting routines, independence, and positive behaviour

Note: Cooking, laundry, and ironing are not required.

Daily Routine

During term time, the boys leave for school at approximately 7:45am and return between 3:00pm and 3:30pm. Afternoons typically include:

• Extracurricular activities
• Outdoor play and walks
• Homework supervision
• Dinner and evening routine
• Bath and bedtime preparation

Candidate Requirements

• Native French speaker
• Fluent English
• Previous experience working with Russian-speaking families highly desirable
• Previous live-in nanny experience preferred
• Proven longevity in previous positions, ideally remaining with families for 2-3 years or longer
• Warm, calm, positive, and approachable personality
• Strong team player able to work alongside housekeepers and drivers
• Organised, reliable, and proactive
• Driving licence not required

Household Staff

• Live-in housekeeper
• Live-out housekeeper
• Three live-out drivers

Application

To apply, please send your CV to .