Position Filled | Experienced Nanny/Governess – Summer Travel Role | London & Florida | UAE-Based British Family | Potential to Become Permanent
Experienced Nanny/Governess – Summer Travel Role | London & Florida | UAE-Based British Family | Potential to Become Permanent
A warm and welcoming British family based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced, kind, and energetic Nanny/Governess to provide engaging and enjoyable sole charge care for their two bright daughters, aged 4 and 6, during their summer travels.
There is potential for the role to become permanent and relocate to the UAE with the family if all goes well; however, this is neither mandatory nor guaranteed.
The family is looking for a professional and experienced candidate with a sound understanding of Key Stage 1 and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), who can support the children’s ongoing learning throughout the summer — particularly reading development for the eldest child — while creating fun, engaging, and play-based educational activities for both girls.
The family is also happy to consider candidates who are unavailable for the USA portion of the trip. In this case, the role would become a daily (live-out) Nanny/Governess position during the family’s time in Hounslow, conveniently located 5–10 minutes from the Piccadilly Line.
Summer Schedule
- 26th May – 3rd July: USA (likely Florida)
- 6th July – 24th July: UK (Hounslow)
- 27th July – 31st July: Week off
- 3rd August – 17th August: UK (Hounslow)
- 18th August: Family returns to the UAE
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, with optional additional babysitting paid separately as overtime.
Accommodation
Whilst in the USA, private accommodation, meals whilst on duty, and all travel expenses will be provided. A live-out candidate is preferred whilst based in London.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be flexible, warm, patient, proactive, organised, and genuinely enjoy working with young children. A clear enhanced DBS check registered on the UK Government Update Service and up-to-date paediatric first aid certification are essential.
Applicants must also be able to provide a minimum of two contactable recent previous employer references.
If available for travel to Florida candidates must hold a passport permitting ease of international travel and be legally able to travel to the USA.
Salary
£250–£280 per day, depending on previous experience and relevant qualifications.
To Apply
Please send your CV and a detailed cover letter outlining how you meet the candidate profile to susannah@thebeeskneesnanniesltd.co.uk, quoting reference TBK/001.
As a professional agency representing a select portfolio of private households worldwide, we receive an exceptionally high volume of applications. Whilst we carefully review every application, only those whose skills and experience closely align with the family’s requirements will be contacted directly.
Start date:
26th May 2026
Salary:
£250 – £280 gross per day
Pets
N/A
Job Ref: TBK/001
Schedule
- 26th May – 3rd July: USA (likely Florida)
- 6th July – 24th July: UK (Hounslow)
- 27th July – 31st July: Week off
- 3rd August – 17th August: UK (Hounslow)
- 18th August: Family returns to the UAE
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, with optional additional babysitting paid separately as overtime.
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HOW TO APPLY
You must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible for a ESTA or B-1 Domestic Employee visa if travelling to the USA
You must have an enhanced DBS on the Gov. update system (or equivalent) or be willing to apply for one immediately.
You must have a minimum of two immediately contactable previous employer references.
You must have an up-to-date paediatric first aid certificate or be willing to complete one.
The successful candidate will have at least 2 years previous professional experience of caring for children of a similar ages.
A formal childcare qualification is not essential for this position; it is more important that the Nanny is a good match personality wise.