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ZUG, SWITZERLAND + travel: Experienced, trained Nanny (G20 mths) Sept/Oct start £££££

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a highly professional, warm, and developmentally focused Nanny to join an international family based in beautiful lakeside Zug, Switzerland.

The family currently have one little girl aged 15 months and are expecting their second baby in December 2026. They are keen to engage an experienced nanny ahead of the new arrival so that a strong bond and routine can be established with their daughter before the baby arrives.

This position would suit an engaging, active, and nurturing nanny who has a genuine passion for early years education, child development, and learning through play. The family are particularly interested in candidates who appreciate the Montessori approach and who enjoy creating stimulating and enriching activities for toddlers.

A maternity nurse will be employed following the birth of the new baby, allowing the nanny to remain primarily focused on the eldest child during the transition period.

The family offer the nanny a high level of independence, including a private lakeside apartment located approximately 10 minutes from the family residence via direct bus route. The area offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle and would suit someone sporty, energetic, and enthusiastic about nature and outdoor activities.

From Spring 2027 onwards, the family plan to spend extended periods travelling throughout Europe, particularly Italy and Spain, and would like the nanny to accompany them. Accommodation will always be provided whilst travelling.

Duties Include:

• • Sole charge and shared-care support
• • Planning engaging developmental and educational activities
• • Encouraging learning through play and Montessori-inspired methods
• • Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children
• • Maintaining routines and supporting emotional development
• • Accompanying the family on European travel
• • Nursery duties relating to the children

Candidate Requirements:

• • Extensive experience with toddlers and babies
• • Excellent knowledge of child development and early years education
• • Montessori approach or similar philosophy highly desirable
• • Warm, calm, proactive, and highly organised
• • Active and outdoors-oriented personality
• • EU passport or valid Swiss Permit B are **essential**
• • Confident working within an international household
• • Driver not essential, although use of a car can be provided if required

Accommodation & Benefits:

• • Private independent lakeside apartment provided (10 minutes from home)
• • Beautiful lakeside Switzerland location
• • European travel opportunities
• • Long-term role with welcoming international family
•   Excellent salary package available

Start Date:

• September/October 
• Interviews are commencing shortly.
• For further information or to apply confidentially, please contact:  info@nanniesofstjames.com   or +44 (0)20 7610 9218

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