Finding the right childcare can be a challenge for busy parents. As a leading, well-respected childcare agency, Greycoat Lumleys Childcare & Education is dedicated to finding the very best childcare for your family’s needs, from the very start of your baby’s life, throughout the important pre-school years, to childcare for school-age children and beyond.

We offer a confidential, no obligation service and our experienced, friendly consultants provide guidance and reassurance throughout our careful recruitment process.

Latest roles.

Live In Nanny Job

Live In Nanny, Kensington, Up To £50,000 GPA, August Start A new client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a Live In Nanny to look after their 1st child who will be 3 months old at the time of starting. The family will have a maternity nurse from birth so the baby will be in a good routine. Mum will be going back to work part time from September and full time from January so the family are looking for a nanny who will help then transition and be comfortable with some shared care with mum as well as sole charge. The ideal candidate will be able to start in August with them in Italy and travel with them back to London in early September. A DBS dated with the last 12 months or on the update service and an up to date first aid certificate are all essential for this role. Duties: All nursery duties Getting up and ready in the morning Taking to age appropriate baby classes and groups Going for walks in the park and playing outdoors Knowledgeable on the early years’ milestones Cooking healthy and nutritious meals Organising the bedroom, playroom and toys Playing games and planning fun activities Salary: Up to £50,000 GPA Days & Hours:  Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm with flexibility especially in the first few months. All overtime paid on top. Pets: No Driving: Bonus Travel: Yes, essential Language: English, Italian a bonus Accommodation: Double bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette in a secluded part of the house Vacancy: 115775

  • Kensington
  • Permanent
  • Up to £50,000 GPA

Short Term Nanny Job

Short Term Nanny Job, Berkshire, from Mid May until mid August 2024 A new client here at Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a Live In nanny to support their family whilst on holidays in the UK. The family have two children who are 16 and 3 years old. The family require someone very creative and full of energy to keep the children engaged and always entertained; the candidate will have to be able to create / organise age-appropriate activities, outings and visits to parks, farms, museums, etc; also, the candidate must be a strong swimmer. Being a driver will be considered a big bonus. Experience with similar aged children, a DBS dated with the last 12 months or on the update service and an up to date first aid certificate are all essential for this role. Duties: Age appropriate outings Visiting the London sights Safety while out and about Potentially overseeing meal times Salary: £250 / £300 per day, depending on experience   Days:  7 days per week Hours: 10 hours per day Pets: None Babysitting: Not required Driving: Bonus Accommodation: Separate accommodation within the grounds Language: Fluent in English Vacancy: 115743 Consultant: Isabelle Nunes Application process: If you are registered with our agency; Please apply directly on the website with your candidate number. If you are not yet registered with our agency; please send over your CV. Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.

  • Berkshire
  • Temporary
  • Up to £350 GPD

Houseparent Job

Houseparent Job I am working with a small sixth form international boarding college that offers a highly personalised education preparing students from all over the world aged 14-19 years for entry into leading universities globally. They are seeking to appoint a Houseparent (Residential) to be part of their boarding and pastoral team from September 2024, leading by example and providing outstanding pastoral care. They are looking for someone with lots of ideas, energy, ambition, and enthusiasm, alongside a calm, compassionate and nurturing nature. They would also like a colleague who will be kind to the community, who loves the company of people and is great fun to be around. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to nurturing and supporting young people and will be an excellent communicator. They will also have the ability to quickly win the respect of staff and students and to liaise effectively, when appropriate and necessary with parents, agents and guardians. The role would suit those who already have experience working in a Boarding role and are looking to progress their career in this area. The Role: To supervise the boarders’ daily routine and to deal with any general matters of behaviour to ensure a happy, purposeful atmosphere in the House To undertake regular supervisory duties To organise and actively lead a programme of activities, in the evenings and at weekends, in-line with the roster of duties, to give boarders a range of enjoyable and instructive experiences. To undertake residential duties as per contract. To liaise with form tutors and teaching staff on matters concerning the welfare, academic and social development of boarding students. Attend duties to care and support the boarders To monitor boarder’s welfare, record registers and maintain a positive atmosphere. To support the Head of Boarding in dealing with areas of concern, following the procedure and policies put in place by the school To support the Head of Boarding in producing reports regarding the welfare, progress, social and academic achievement of the boarders to parents, teachers and other agencies as required To maintain the boarder’s documentation as directed by the Head of Boarding to ensure all paperwork/records are being consistently updated Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 GPA Accommodation: Provided within the grounds Interviews: ASAP Start: September 2024 Vacancy Number Responsible Consultant: Kelly B (kellyb@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)

  • Reading
  • Permanent
  • £23,000 - £25,000 GPA

Assistant Houseparent Job

Assistant House Parent Job I am working with a school that focuses on happiness and success. They are a progressive and inclusive all-through school, a school that is a place to stretch and be supported, a place to play and compete and make friends and grow in confidence. They are looking for a residential assistant house parent to join their school in September 2024 to work as an integral part of a small boarding team. The role: Provide for the safety, wellbeing, protection, good discipline and pastoral wellbeing of all boarders; Getting to know each boarder as an individual Responsibility for the general welfare and well-being of the boarders and being aware of any social and domestic problems they may have Contributing to termly reports to inform parents of their children’s personal development Accompanying boarders on visits to doctors, dentists, consultants and hospitals and the distribution of medicines within the boarding house (in consultation with the School Nurse) Ensure a positive experience for all boarders. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills Experience of working with young people in a school setting. Be committed to safeguarding the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of young people Understand the importance of developing appropriate working relationships with young people Have the ability to treat all with respect without regard to gender, age, religion, race or sexual orientation Be responsible, honest & reliable  *More information can be sent over upon request* Salary: £24,000 GPA Accommodation: 1 bedroom flat (pets are welcome) Start: September 2024 Interviews: ASAP Responsible Consultant: Kelly B (KellyB@greycoatlumleys.co.uk) Vacancy Number: 115684

  • Bushey
  • Permanent
  • £24,000 GPA

Short Term Nanny Job

Short Term Nanny Job, Notting Hill, 15th April for 1-2 months   A client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a live out nanny to look after three children who are 2, 6 and 7 years old. The oldest child has ADHD but is much calmer since starting his new medication. The family would like someone with SEN experience ideally. The family would like someone calm, patient and switched on. The require someone who is pro active and can use their initiative and get things done without needing to be asked. The idea candidate would need to drive and the family can provide a car if needed. Experience with similar aged children, a DBS dated with the last 12 months or on the update service and an up to date first aid certificate are all essential for this role. Duties: Cooking healthy meals Child related laundry Age appropriate fun and activities Bath and bedtime Homework support Salary: £22 - £25 gross per hour Days:  Monday – Friday Hours: 12:00 – 19:00 + two or three 7:30 starts per week.  Pets: None Babysitting: Flexible Driving: Essential – can provide a car Accommodation: NA   Language: Fluent in English Vacancy: 115632 Consultant: Isabelle Nunes Application process: If you are registered with our agency; Please apply directly on the website with your candidate number. If you are not yet registered with our agency; please send over your CV. Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.    

  • South West London
  • Temporary
  • £22 - £25 gross per hour

International Live In Nanny Job

Live In Nanny, Munich, Germany, Starting May or June 2024 A lovely, welcoming professional Family based in a very picturesque corner of the Bavarian region, are looking for a flexible, reliable, organised and experienced Nanny for their children: 2, 4, 11 years old. The family has an older child, who is studying in the UK, and visits the family during school holidays. The family is looking for a long-term Nanny to be part of the family, someone happy, with a positive personality, who can maintain the routines already in place and establish new ones when the time comes. The perfect candidate is an English native speaker, who can improve the children’s knowledge of the English language, whilst supporting them on their next milestone; the main focus in this role, is on the younger children. Please apply only if you are an English native speaker or you speak English at a native level. Duties All nursery duties relating to the children School runs Chaperone the children to afternoon classes Homework Maintaining routines Running errands Travel with family when needed  Specification Days : 5 per week Hours : 7am to 7pm – break during the day, whilst children are at school Accommodation: Separate apartment Languages : English is a must, 2nd language a bonus Driver : Essential Travel : Yes Salary : Negotiable for the right candidate Start date : May or June 2024 Greycoat Lumleys Job Reference : 115572 Consultant : Pamela Dumas Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.

  • Munich
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Assistant House Parent Job

Assistant Houseparent Job The Assistant House Parent is a key member of the boarding team, supporting the delivery of pastoral care to the school’s boarders. The role requires an approachable, positive and warm person who is available to all boarders without discrimination or favouritism and who can work well with a range of colleagues. Working as part of a team of residential staff, the post holder will be responsible for assisting in one of the nine Boarding Houses. As a truly full boarding school, this school prides itself on the lifelong relationships and friendships forged within the boarding Houses. Pupils are afforded the opportunities to develop ambitions, resilience, tolerance and community living in a House supported by House staff who recognize and celebrate achievement. The many benefits of working at this school are: Competitive salary. Contributory Pension Scheme – to include life cover while remaining within the scheme. Statutory Sick Pay entitlement - conditional on meeting the demands of the scheme. Free car parking. Opportunity to see School productions. Staff events and family fun days! Use of the School’s vast facilities (outside the school timetabling) including the indoor swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and the incredible state of the art Sports Centre The role: Being an Assistant House Parent in one of the 9 houses on campus. Waking the children and taking them to breakfast, and then checking them in to registration.  Ensuring the cleaners know their tasks for their day. Overseeing the cleanliness of the house you are responsible for and ensuring that communal areas are tidy, and that tasks such as laundry are done.  Helping the children with homework in the evening. Dispensing medication, where required, but with the specific instruction of the on-duty School Nurses.  Carrying out lights out and room checks. Generally being an ear to your pupils and a shoulder to cry on.  Being there for the pupils and getting to know them.  You: Enjoy working with children and have previous experience in doing so. Want to get involved within school life and immerse yourself with a learning environment. Take an interest in your pupils and what they enjoy. Will spend time with your students and help them with what they need, attend their games and their performances.  Work well within a team. Feel confident at managing others and setting tasks for team members to do.  Have a flexible and adaptable attitude to work. Are able to get stuck into a role and will always give it your all.  Are passionate about making a difference in children's lives.  The three main characteristics that our client is looking for are Empathy, Resilience and Personality.  If you feel this is you, then let's put you forward!  If this is something you are interested in or perhaps haven't thought of schools before, please do get in touch and have a chat!  We are always looking for fantastic applicants to join the team.  Hours: Full-Time  Salary:  £24,767  Accommodation:  1 bedroom flat provided within the house Start:  April 2024 or September 2024 Responsible Consultant:  Kelly B - kellyb@greycoatlumleys.co.uk   

  • Sedbergh
  • Permanent
  • £22,788 GPA
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