Our Nursery
Little Pips Nursery, a state-of-the-art Early Years education facility, opened its doors in September 2025 on the grounds of Pocklington School. Little Pips Nursery was born from a vision to provide truly exceptional Early Years education. Backed by the expertise and resources of Pocklington School, the nursery will offer a nurturing haven where children aged 0 to four years can thrive. What sets Little Pips apart is its comprehensive offering, the nursery combines the expertise of highly qualified and passionate educators, inspired by the Reggio Emilio approach, with access to our art studio, Forest School and the use of 32 acres of outdoor space creating a truly holistic approach to early years care and education.
The Role
- An ideal opportunity for an experienced Nursery Educator looking to take the next step in their career
- You will work alongside our Room Leads, Nursery Manager & Pedagogical Lead in one of our baby rooms to ensure that our pedagogical practices reflect the very best of the Reggio Emilia approach Focusing on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our curriculum, you will ensure that each child’s learning experience is engaging, responsive, and based on their interests
- You will assist the Lead Educator to mentor, inspire, and support our educators to deliver high-quality, child-centred learning experiences whilst playing a key role in fostering positive relationships with families.
The team
You’ll be part of a nurturing, innovative team working with supportive, experienced and dedicated teaching professionals along with new recruits such as yourself. You’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of a setting that celebrates creativity, individuality, and collaboration. Together you will make a significant impact on the future of early childhood education within a forward-thinking, Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery.Bottom of Form
What you’ll receive
- Competitive Salary of £28,794per annum (£13.80 per hour)
- Excellent work life balance as we can accommodate a range of working patterns including 4 x 10 hour shifts per week or any other options that you can offer us. Hours of work are between 7:30am and 6pm
- Training and support to meet your individual needs with opportunities for professional growth and career progression
- 33 days holiday (includes bank holidays)
- Defined contribution pension scheme (5% employer contributions, 3% employee contribution)
- 50% fee discount for children attending the nursery
- Free high quality lunch and free on-site parking
You will:
- Be qualified to level 3 or above in early Years Education (e.g. Early years educator, CACHE level 3 or equivalent)
- Have experience in an early years setting, with a strong understanding of child development and pedagogical practice
- Be committed to the application of the Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood education
- Have the ability and desire to lead, develop, and inspire a team of Early Years educators.
Next steps
To find out more please contact Abby Holtby, Nursery Manager on 01759 321685 / [email protected] or Abby Popely in the HR team on 01759 322666 / [email protected]
Please a submit your application by clicking "apply now"
We will be continuously reviewing applications and interviews may be arranged at any time. Therefore, we would like to encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
At Pocklington School and Little Pips we strive to inspire, support & celebrate equity, diversity & inclusion, indeed this is so fundamental that it is one of our core strategic objectives. As such we are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. As part of our recruitment process, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, creativity, and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.
Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
