Nursery Childcare Outdoor Lead
2 days ago
Pumpkin Patch are looking for a **QUALIFIED OUTDOOR LEAD** join our **outstanding **group of day nurseries. 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**:
- £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**:
- Use their knowledge of the areas of learning and deep understanding of how children learn to provide rich, varied, and imaginative experiences that enthuse, engage and motivate children in the outdoor space.
- Work with the Pedagogocial Leaders on the curriculum and learning to reflect the Reggio Emilia/ Scandinavian Forest School approach of the nursery and how these can compliment.
- To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Value the outdoor environment and outdoor classroom as the third teacher; provide children with spaces that are beautiful and purposeful, for them to explore, through as many “languages” as possible.
This is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £22,880.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Do you have your Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare?
- How many years nursery experience do you have?
Work Location: One location
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