Employment contract — nanny
Between
Employer: [Full name(s)]
Address: [Home address]
Email: [Email] · Phone: [Phone]
And
Employee (Nanny): [Full name]
Address: [Address]
Email: [Email] · Phone: [Phone]
Start date: [Date]
Place of work: Employer's home and agreed locations (e.g. school, activities)
1. Role and duties
The Employee is employed as a Nanny for: [Child names and dates of birth]. Duties include childcare, supervision, agreed meals, activities, and light childcare-related housekeeping. The Employee will follow reasonable instructions and report safeguarding concerns immediately.
2. Hours of work
Normal hours: [e.g. Mon–Fri 8am–6pm]. Contracted hours per week: [e.g. 40]. Changes must be agreed in writing.
3. Remuneration
Gross rate: £[Amount] per hour (or £[Amount] per week/month). Pay processed through Nannvo on a [weekly/monthly] basis with itemised payslips.
4. Probation period
The first two (2) weeks are probation. Either party may end employment with one (1) week's written notice during probation. For trial shifts before you hire, see our trial shifts policy.
5. Holiday
Paid holiday per the Working Time Regulations (minimum 5.6 weeks pro-rated for part-time). Dates agreed in advance where possible.
6. Sick leave
Notify the Employer before the scheduled start on the first day of absence. Statutory Sick Pay applies if eligible.
7. Insurance and checks
The Employee holds valid Enhanced DBS (or PVG in Scotland) and UK public liability insurance for nanny work. The Employer holds employers' liability insurance where required by law.
8. Confidentiality
The Employee keeps family information confidential. Photography and social media use follows the agreed family policy.
9. Safeguarding
The Employee reports welfare concerns promptly. See Nannvo Safeguarding Policy.
10. Termination
After probation: [e.g. 4 weeks] written notice from either party, unless gross misconduct applies. Return keys and property on leaving.
11. Live-in (if applicable)
[Accommodation details, board, off-duty hours — delete section if not live-in.]
12. General
Governed by the laws of England and Wales [or Scotland]. Variations must be in writing.
Signed by the Employer: Name, signature, date
Signed by the Employee: Name, signature, date