Qualified Nursery Educator - Baby Room

Pumpkin Patch are looking for a QUALIFIED NURSERY EDUCATOR to join our outstanding group of day nurseries in Brighton & Hove! Our nurseries are full of passion, kindness, and high-quality care with the children at the centre of everything we do.

What’s in it for you?
· Paid breaks
· Mental health representatives
· Christmas to new years’ off, every year!
· Opportunities for international study trips and tours
· Giving back to the community! Charity fundraising events
· Benefit schemes: monthly recognition vouchers & Refer a Friend payments
· 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
& MANY MORE

We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and have a passion for outdoor learning. Our forest and beach school programmes provide an exciting experience for our children which all educators have a chance to take part in!

Pumpkin Patch are invested in staff well-being and are dedicated in supporting employees with their professional development and encouraging them to be the best they can be!

Main terms and conditions
· Up to £22,880 per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
· 40 hours per week inclusive of paid breaks (our core opening hours are 7:30am to 6:30pm)
· 37 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6LA

Roles and responsibilities
· To create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children
· To provide and maintain a high-quality, stimulating learning environment for all children, following the Reggio Emilia approach
· To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately in accordance with policies
· To develop genuine bonds with your key children and support colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
· To provide feedback and work in partnership with key parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication, and involvement in nursery life

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

At Pumpkin Patch Nursery we have robust safeguarding and safer recruitment policies therefore all positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits:

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