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Career opportunities with Pumpkin Patch Nurseries
Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned company with six busy nurseries in Sussex.
We are very proud that all of our nurseries in Brighton and Hove achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2023.
As we grow we are looking for Early Years professionals who share our passion for the Reggio Emilia and Scandinavian Forest School approaches to join the team.
All of our vacancies are advertised on Indeed however if you would like to speak to someone directly or request an application form, please contact:
Hayley Cooper, our HR Officer on 01903 236643 or
email hr@pumpkinpatchnursery.com
What we offer at Pumpkin Patch
Two-week Induction programme both in the room and with your mentor but also online with our Education Team to allow time to get to know our policies and practices
Flexible working with part-time hours available to help your work-life balance
Ongoing bonus scheme
Real Living Wage Employer
Christmas to New Year off every year
Yearly pay reviews
Long Service Awards
Paid breaks
Time out every six weeks for Lead Educators to meet with other Leads at other sites and have development time with our Pedagogistas who have been trained/worked in Reggio Emilia.
A dedicated Wellbeing Team to provide special events such as Wellbeing Week with Yoga and Arts & Crafts evenings.
Mental Health Reps to support you
International Trips to Reggio Emilia in Italy to learn about our ethos but also enjoy time out of the nursery, which is fully funded
Three Inset Days a year with workshops to develop your skills such as Digital Workshops, Fabrics Workshops, Mark Making Workshops
Evening classes available in the Arts to develop your skills (currently, we have a group attending Clay workshops, which are fully funded.)
Ability to work alongside artists in our Ateliers (Art Studios)
Forest School program at our dedicated site in Steyning
Staff events such as a Christmas Ball at the Hilton and
Summer BBQ
Fundraising events such as climbing the O2 or participating in The Brighton Colour Run to raise funds for a local hospice.
Ongoing training to help you achieve your goals includes Forest School Training, Beach School Training, Levels 4 and 5 and fully funded SEND training.
Coffee, snacks and drinks included in our cosy staff rooms
Free sanitary products in the staff toilets
Current positions available
Worthing Nursery St Botolph's Road
Brighton Nursery
Hove Nursery
Hove Wish Park Nursery
Worthing Nursery Crescent Road
Steyning Nursery
Senior Educator with Senco responsibilities
Apprentice
Senior Educator
Educator
Lunch Cover
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Senior Educator (Babies)
'The provider invests in the staff team, building an inspirational
place to work, where staff pursue their passion for the early years'
'There is an exceptional focus on staff's well-being and
ensuring that staff feel valued and part of a team. Staff comment
on how the nursery is a really lovely and happy place to work'
Osted 2023
