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Ashridge Nursery - Senior Early Years Practitioner and Maternity Cover as DeputyOccupational group:Nursery and pre-school Working pattern:Term time Contract type:Permanent Hours:Minimum 4 days per week, 8.30 am – 4 pm (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), Working term-time only. Location:Ashridge Nursery Start date:1st September 2025 End date:31st July 2025 Job descriptionTo work as part of the nursery team under the direction of the Nursery Manager. To support the Manager and Deputy with running the setting. To act as a keyworker and provide safe, high-quality education and care for all nursery children. For the academic year 2025/2026, you will be required to cover the Deputy Manager role on a temporary basis. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Ideal candidateLevel 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or above. An awareness of how young children learn. The ability to support learning through play. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a team player. Essential Qualifications:Level 3 or above Diploma in Childcare and Education. Experience in a preschool setting is preferred. Contact: Zoe Mitchell or Sam Gunter - 0118 9775878 -ashridgenursery@#J-18808-Ljbffr