POST TITLE: Lead Nursery Educator
RESPONSIBLE TO: Nursery Managers / Area Manager
HOURS: 40 hours per week
SALARY:£31,720.00 - £32,864.00 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
LOCATION: Brighton
Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned company that operates eight 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.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pumpkin Patch Nurseries are recruiting a Lead Educator to join our existing friendly nursery team in Brighton. You will work as part of our leadership team that supports and helps each other with the potential to grow within the company.
Lead Educator
· To develop genuine bonds with your key children and support and monitor colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
· To maintain 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 – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs.
· To reflect on practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day
· To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
· To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies
· To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life
· To contribute to the effective recording and resolution of any complaints or investigations, ensuring confidentiality at all times
· To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, to ensure the smooth running of the company
· To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment
· To be aware of Pumpkin Patch’s policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
· To be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members, at all times
· To undertake any other aspects of nursery work according to need
Essentials
· Helpful, caring and reliable
· Level 3 in Childcare
· A minimum of 5 years’ generalist experience in a nursery setting
· Experience as a senior (or equivalent) member of staff, in a nursery setting
· A passion and understanding of the Reggio Emilia inspired approach and Scandinavian approach to outdoor learning
· Outstanding education knowledge and an ability to deliver a specially tailored curriculum to meet the needs of young children.
Desirables
· Experience in supporting and mentoring educators and apprentices
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 Jake Whittle our Recruitment Consultant on [email protected] or 01273 568798 for further information or an application form. CV’s will not be accepted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,720.00-£32,864.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have your Level 3 in Childcare?
Experience:
- Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
