Pocklington School - Little Pips Nursery - Lead Educator (Over 2s)

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled early years practitioner who is ready to combine in-room leadership with wider responsibility for quality and organisation across the Over 2s provision in our state of the art nursery in Pocklington.

Detail

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 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 50 acres of outdoor space creating a truly holistic approach to early years care and education.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Educator (Over 2s) to help lead our vibrant Children’s Community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled early years practitioner who is ready to combine in-room leadership with wider responsibility for quality and organisation across the Over 2s provision.
The successful candidate will lead one of our Over 2s rooms, modelling excellent practice while supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality, enquiry-led learning experiences. The role also includes a half-day of non-contact leadership time each week to support monitoring, organisation and staff development.

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 £31,324 per annum (£15.06 per hour)
- Training and support to meet your individual needs with opportunities for professional growth and career progression
- 33 days holiday (includes bank holidays)
- 40 hour working week worked over 4 days to support work life balance and meet the needs of our nursery, with the same day off each week
- Defined contribution pension scheme (5% employer contributions, 3% employee contribution)
- 50% fee discount for children attending the nursery
- Free high quality lunch
- Free on-site parking

You will have:
A Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development
Confidence in leading practice and supporting colleagues
High expectations for quality, professionalism and teamwork

Previous knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach is not required. However, the successful candidate must be enthusiastic about professional learning and willing to undertake high-quality UK-based training to support their development in this area.

We are particularly interested in educators who:

Are thoughtful and reflective practitioners, able to observe children closely and respond to their ideas and interests
Take pride in high standards of communication, professionalism and teamwork
Are excited to contribute to a nursery where pedagogy, environment and relationships are taken seriously

Next steps

To find out more please contact Abby Holtby, Nursery Manager on 01759 321685 / nurserymanager@littlepips.com or Abby Popely in the HR team on 01759 322666 / popelya@pocklingtonschool.com

Closing Date: 9am 9th April 2026

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.

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.

Documents

• Info Pack - Over 2s PDF Document
• Recruitment Pack - Over 2s PDF Document