Nursery Educator
Pocklington School, York, YO42 2NJ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2025
Closing date
4 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
19 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,916.80 Annually (Actual) 12.46 per hour
Nursery Educator job summary
Our Nursery
Little Pips Nursery, a state-of-the-art Early Years education facility, opened its doors on 1st September 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
We now have an additional nursery educator role available due to increasing numbers later this year.
- This is 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.
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.
What you’ll receive
- Competitive Salary of £25,916 per annum / £12.46 per hour
- Excellent work life balance as we can accommodate a range of working patterns including 4 x 10 hour shifts per week (with a day off each week). 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 your children attending the nursery
- Free high quality lunch
- 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
Next steps
To find out more please contact Abby Popely in the HR Team on 01759 322666 / popelya@pocklingtonschool.com
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.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Pocklington School
- School type
- Independent school, Anglican, ages 2 to 18
- School size
- 730 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Pocklington School website
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