Job Description

Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned company that operates six nurseries in the South Coast. This year, all of our nurseries in Brighton and Hove have achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, which we are so excited about! As we expand, we are looking to hire a Senior Educator who share our passion for the Reggio Emilia and Scandinavian Forest School approaches.

What we offer

Flexible working

Discounted childcare

Up to 500 for referring your friends

Annual pay enhancements

Real living wage employer

Bonuses and weekly voucher schemes

Company-funded qualifications

Two-week induction programme with an allocated mentor

Ability to work along side our artists in our Ateliers (art studio's)

Fully funded educational tours to Italy and Iceland after 1 year in post

Summer and Christmas social events

Christmas to new year's off every year

Charity of the year and fundraising activities

Mental health and wellbeing representatives to support you

In-house workshops and continuous professional development

Participation in outings such as forest and beach school

All sites offer on-site parking or near road-side parking

The Role of a Pumpkin Patch Educator

Collaborate with Outdoor Leaders, Artists and other colleagues to provide exceptional education by engaging children in exciting educational activities that promote their development.

Assist apprentices in their learning by involving them in your work, supporting their growth, and motivating them to become excellent practitioners.

Design stimulating educational activities that cater to children's developmental needs and interests, both indoors and outdoors.

Establish strong relationships with families to foster a positive connection between the nursery and home.

Adhere to the organisation's policies and procedures.

This is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Job Details

Job Types: Part-Time, Permanent

Job Hours: 20 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday 10.30am-2.30pm

Salary: 12.60 per hour

UK Level 2 or 3 Early Years Education Qualification (preferred)

Work Location:

1 Chanctonfold, Horsham Rd, Steyning BN44 3AA.

Applicants must be able to drive for the role at our Steyning Nursery.

Safeguarding

Pumpkin Patch Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensures all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Pumpkin Patch have robust safeguarding and safer recruitment policies and procedures to ensure all positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

If you would like to speak to us directly, please contact HR on 01273 101804 or email hr@pumpkinpatchnursery.com

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Which Childcare Qualification do you hold?
Work Location: In person