Nursery Pedagogical Lead

Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned company that operates six nurseries in the South Coast. Our purpose is to ensure children have the best start in life through outstanding education and care. At Pumpkin Patch we aim to create an environment where children can achieve, belong and thrive. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Scandinavian Forest School approaches and are looking for someone who shares the same passion.

This role requires: a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education or equivalent, recent experience working in a Good or Outstanding nursery setting as a Lead or Senior in a Baby room, excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, people first approach and a genuine passion for giving children the best possible start in life.

What we offer

• Paid breaks
• Flexible working
• Discounted childcare
• Annual pay enhancements
• Real living wage employer
• Bonus and voucher schemes
• Company-funded qualifications
• Two-week induction programme
• Educational tours to Italy and Iceland
• Summer and Christmas social events
• Christmas to new years off every year
• Charity of the year and fundraising activities
• Mental health and wellbeing representatives
• Paid overtime up to 5 hours per week then TOIL
• In-house workshops for continuous development
• Participation in nursery outings such as beach school

Roles and responsibilities

To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.

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.

To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

To deploy staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios in your room whilst supporting other rooms/nurseries.

To lead observations and the assessment of children's learning and development ensuring records are kept up to date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively.

To be a designated safeguarding lead amongst other senior members of staff.

Leads may deputise in the Manager or Deputy Manager' absence. In the Manager or Deputy Manager's absence they will:

Have overall responsibility for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors in the absence of the manager

Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead within the setting, dealing with and supporting any issues as they arise in the absence of the manager

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

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £30,160 - £32,240 (FTE) depending on experience and qualification.

Location: Angola Road, Worthing BN14 8DU

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

Experience in a Baby Room (required)

Safeguarding

Pumpkin Patch Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensures all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Pumpkin Patch have robust safeguarding and safer recruitment policies and procedures to ensure all positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The position for which you are applying involves contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales). For this position you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions and convictions that have been made against you. Including any that would otherwise be considered 'spent' under the Act.

For further information

Please contact Lucy Dann our HR and Recruitment Administrator on for further information or an application form. CV's will not be accepted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,160.00-£32,240.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

• How many years' experiences do you have in a Nursery setting?
• Which childcare qualification do you have?

Work Location: In person