Job Description

We are hiring at Hove, Steyning and Worthing

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 Qualified Educators who share our passion for the Reggio Emilia and Scandinavian Forest School approaches.

What we offer

Paid breaks

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: Full-time, Permanent

Job Hours: 20 - 40 Hours Per Week (Educator, Bank, Apprentice roles available, full and part time)

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

Work Location:

21 St Botolph's Road, Worthing, BN11 4JS

Saxon Pavilion, Aldrington Recreation Ground, Saxon Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4LF

Unit 1 Chanctonfold, Horsham Rd, Steyning BN44 3AA (

Must be able to drive)

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to full vetting, including a DBS check and a requirement for two satisfactory references from your two most recent employers and most recent work with children.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

If you would like to speak to us directly, please contact HR on 01903 236643 or email hr@pumpkinpatchnursery.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship, Zero hours contract

Pay: 26,624.00-26,832.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

How many years Nursery experience do you have? Which childcare qualification do you have?
Work Location: In person