Pre-School Lead (Part Time)
Our Nursery
Little Pips Nursery, a state-of-the-art Early Years education facility, will open 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 progress or a current Room Leader looking for a new challenge
- You will lead the Pre-School room, ensuring high quality care and education for children aged 3-4 alongside our Nursery Manager & Pedagogical Lead 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 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 have the opportunity to lead 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: £12,064 per annum (FTE £30,160 / £14.50 per hour)
- You will work 16 hours per week over 2 days (Thursday and Friday ) 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)
- Fee discount for children attending the nursery
- Free high quality lunch
- Free on-site parking
- Qualified to level 3 or above in early Years Education (e.g. Early years educator, CACHE level 3 or equivalent)
- Experienced in a leadership role within an early years setting, with a strong understanding of curriculum planning for children aged 3 – 4 and pedagogical practice
- Committed to the application of the Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood education
- Experienced in curriculum design and the ability to lead, develop, and inspire a team of Early Years educators
Next steps
To find out more please contact Sarah Cobb, Head of Nursery on 01759 322680 / CobbS@pocklingtonschool.com
Please apply via TES: https://www.pocklingtonschool.com/work-with-us and indicate on your application which role you are interested in and the working patterns that you would prefer.
Closing Date: 9am 20th May 2025
We will be continuously reviewing applications and interviews may be arranged at any time. Therefore, we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive exceptionally strong applications and would like to encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
At Pocklington School 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.