Thoughtful introductions for families around the world.
Mayfair Nannies helps families overseas find experienced nannies whose skills and approach suit their children and way of life. We recruit for permanent and rota positions, including households in the Middle East and Europe and families who travel between homes.
An overseas placement needs a clear picture of everyday family life. We discuss your children’s ages, routines, language preferences and the experience you would like, alongside the location, working pattern and any travel.
Some families need a nanny who is confident caring for a baby; others are looking for an educational focus, support with several children or someone accustomed to working alongside other staff. Our search follows your requirements.
We consider how a candidate has worked in previous private households, how they adapt to a different country and how they communicate with parents. Where relevant, we look for experience of international travel, frequent changes of location, discretion and working as part of a team.
We introduce candidates whose background and expectations fit the role, rather than sending a large selection for you to sort through. You can view a selection of our nannies; the candidates we recommend for your family will depend on your brief and their confirmed availability.
Before starting the search, we discuss salary, hours and rest periods, accommodation, flights, travel expectations and the intended length of employment. These details help candidates make an informed decision about relocating.
Visa, work-permit, employment and tax arrangements depend on the country and the individual candidate. Families should confirm the appropriate arrangements with qualified local advisers. We keep the recruitment process clear and explain any requirements that still need to be resolved.
We can coordinate video interviews across time zones, discuss feedback, arrange paid trials where practical and support offer negotiations. We share the relevant candidate documentation held on file and explain the status of checks. Our involvement continues after the nanny starts, should either party need recruitment support.
Explore our recruitment process and Tania’s experience in private childcare and household recruitment.
Yes. We recruit for both permanent live-in and rota arrangements. Our rota nanny service considers the whole working pattern, handovers and travel between rotations.
Your location, children’s ages, expected hours, accommodation, travel requirements and preferred start date give us a useful starting point. We will then discuss your priorities and budget with you.
For further reading, see our international salary guidance and our family hiring articles in the Mayfair journal.