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 offers 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. We see children as capable, curious learners and educators as reflective, intentional partners in their learning journey
The role
- An ideal opportunity for experienced Nursery Educators looking for a new challenge or recently qualified practitioners searching for their next role
- You will work in one of our four rooms: Baby, walking to 2s, 2 to 3 or pre-schoolers to deliver high quality early childhood education
- You will provide day to day care and supervision of children to ensure their safety, wellbeing and happiness
- As an integral part of the nursery team, you will provide engaging, child centred learning experiences that reflect the very best of the Reggio Emilia approach
There is also the opportunity to incorporate a SENCo role into the Nursery Educator position (job description attached); please include this on your application.
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 work with vibrant and engaged educators in 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 (FTE £27,788 per annum / £13.36 per hour)
- Excellent work life balance including 4 x 10 hour shifts per week (with the same day off each week). Hours of work are between 7:30am and 6:30pm. If you'd rather work a shorter day or less than full time hours then different working patterns can be discussed.
- 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 your children attending the nursery
- Free high quality lunch and snacks
- Free on-site parking
You will be
- Qualified to level 2 or above in Early Childhood Education (e.g. Early years educator, CACHE level 2 or equivalent)
- Experienced in working within an early years setting, with a passion for child-led, creative learning
- Committed to the application of the Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood education
- Patient, creative and enthusiastic with the ability to form strong, trusting relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
Don’t worry if you’re totally new to the Reggio Philosophy! We proudly invest in you — with excellent CPD opportunities, including specialist training, workshops and inspiring study tours in London, alongside a strong culture of support and collaboration.
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 click the green "apply now" button to submit your application; you can upload the information from your CV to make the process quick and easy.
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 Little Pips we believe that educators deserve inspiring environments and professional respect, just as much as the children we care for. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team committed to thoughtful, high-quality practice, we would love to hear from you.
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.
