Live in english-speaking nanny in La Moraleja (Madrid)

About the job

Position

Experienced Nanny for a 2.5-year-old girl, with occasional support for a 5-year-old boy.

Household members

International family with one daughter aged 2.5 years. The family also has a 5-year-old boy who stays with them at certain times. The family hopes to expand in the future. Days & Hours: The position requires working on Saturdays and Sundays, with two consecutive days off during the week. Flexibility is required for occasional overnight stays and regular travel with the family. The family currently travels mainly within Europe, particularly Spain, France, Italy and Switzerland. They usually spend around two weeks in the Swiss/French Alps over Christmas and may spend approximately 2–4 weeks in Switzerland during July or August. Flexibility to accompany the family during these periods is important.

Start Date

9 November 2026 or earlier, depending on the candidate’s availability.

Salary

€2,500–€3,200 net per month, depending on experience, qualifications and profile, with official employment through a Spanish company + Social Security. The family is looking for a high-quality, long-term profile and is open to offering the upper end of the range for an exceptional candidate.

Duties

• The nanny will be primarily responsible for the care, development and wellbeing of the family’s 2.5-year-old daughter.
• She attends a British nursery until approximately 3:00 pm, so the role will combine traditional childcare with a strong developmental and educational focus.
• The family is looking for someone who is genuinely excellent with young children: warm, energetic, creative, affectionate and highly engaged.
• The nanny should plan age-appropriate activities, outdoor play, reading, arts and crafts, sensory activities and games that support language, independence, confidence and psychomotor development.
• She should also help reinforce good routines and habits, encourage curiosity and learning through play, and support the child’s nursery experience and educational development as she grows.
• As the child becomes older, the nanny should be comfortable supporting early learning, school-related routines and age-appropriate educational activities.
• The role also includes managing the child’s daily routines, meals, bath time, bedtime, clothing and belongings, as well as accompanying the family when travelling.
• The nanny should also be comfortable providing occasional support with the family’s 5-year-old boy when he is staying with them.
• Experience with newborns would be particularly appreciated, as the family hopes to expand in the future.

Requirements

• Excellent English is essential.
• Fluent or native-level French would be a significant advantage.
• Previous professional experience caring for toddlers is required, ideally within private households.
• A background in Early Years Education, childcare, teaching or a related field will be especially valued.
• The ideal candidate should be positive, warm, energetic, responsible, discreet, highly reliable and proactive, with excellent judgement and a genuine vocation for childcare.
• She should be comfortable working as part of an established household team and communicate naturally and professionally with the parents.
• Flexibility for weekend work, occasional overnight stays and international travel is essential.
• EU citizenship would be highly valued, although a valid Spanish residence and work permit is sufficient.
• Excellent verifiable references are required.