We are looking for someone to provide lunch time cover within our Preschool and Nature School to support our full time staff. The working schedule is 19 hours per week spread across 5 days with some flexibility on the longer days that can be worked. We ideally need cover during the followin times:- Monday - Wednesday 11.30am - 2.30pm Thurday - Friday 10am - 3pm If this looks like the ideal role for you to be part of our friendly team, please get in touch! Key Responsibilities Role Overview: The lunch cover role at Muddy Boots, will be an integral part of our team, responsible for delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences. We believe that outdoor adventures are at the heart of childhood development, and we are committed to fostering a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for both children and staff. Key Responsibilities: Help to deliver engaging learning activities, with a focus on outdoor play and exploration Help to support children’s individual learning journeys Build strong relationships with children and team members Ensure a safe, inspiring, and stimulating environment for all children Contribute to a happy, healthy, and thriving team that loves what they do! What’s required? For this role, candidates would ideally have have (or be working towards): A level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare (preferred) Over 1 year of experience working in an Early Years / Nursery setting (essential) Over 1 year of experience working in a childcare environment (preferred) Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory. If you are ready to take an active and supporting role within an outstanding team in a growing nursery, apply now! What we offer At Muddy Boots Nurseries, we ensure our team receives a high level of pay and a vast set of benefits & perks. This includes: A part-time role, which is 15 hours per week spread across 5 full days (this is all year round and not term time only). Additional hours are available should candidates wish. An hourly rate between £12.60 - £13.40 (21yrs) Additional holiday days for length of service Access to ‘Wider Wallet’ - granting discounts to supermarkets, large retailers and restaurants Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free one-to-one counselling, a 24/7 helpline, and an online health portal. 40% staff discount towards childcare fees at Muddy Boots & our Pioneers Out of School Clubs Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave & shared parental leave Paid personal training & development Free lunches cooked by our in-house chef & free uniform Free Car Parking & Uniform