Inspired by the

        Reggio Emilia Approach

Pumpkin Patch Nurseries

Brighton - Preston Drove

Hove - New Church Road

Hove - Wish Park

Worthing - St. Botolph's Road

Worthing - Crescent Road

Steyning - Horsham Road

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Career opportunities with Pumpkin Patch Nurseries

Hove

New Church Road

Brighton

Preston Drove

Worthing

St.Botolph's Road

Hove

Wish Park

Worthing

Crescent Road

Pumpkin Patch

Nursery & Forest School

Steyning

Horsham Road

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

Application Form

Current positions available

Worthing Nursery St Botolph's Road

Brighton Nursery

Hove Nursery

Hove Wish Park Nursery

Worthing Nursery Crescent Road

Steyning Nursery

Atelierista

Senior Educator

Educator

Apprentice

Senior Educators

Lunch Cover

Senior Educator

No Vacancies

Lunch Cover

Atelierista

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