Outdoor Educator
Pocklington School
East Riding of Yorkshire
- £13.50 per hour
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £24,570 for 35 hour week
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 26th August 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2025
Job overview
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 outdoor learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature
- Create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment where children can explore and learn through play and nature-based activities
- The role will involve designing and delivering engaging outdoor activities that align with the Reggio Emilia philosophy, while supporting children's physical, emotional, and social development
- You will work closely with the Nursery Manager, Pedagogical Lead and other educators to align outdoor learning with the overall curriculum
- You will mentor, inspire, and support our educators to deliver high-quality, child-centred learning experiences whilst playing a key role in promoting environmental awareness and fostering a connection with the natural world
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 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 Salaries: £24,570 for 35 hour week (£13.50 per hour)
- Working hours are 9am – 4.30pm, with half an hour unpaid break, working 35 hours per week
- 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
You will be
- Qualified to level 3 or above in early Years Education (e.g. Early years educator, CACHE level 3 or equivalent)
- Experienced in working within an early years setting, with a strong understanding of child development and a passion for outdoors
- Committed to the application of the Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood education
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.
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About Pocklington School
- Pocklington School
- West Green, Pocklington, York
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- YO42 2NJ
- United Kingdom
We offer incredible experiences inside and outside the classroom and believe in challenging and encouraging our students to seize opportunities that we go the extra mile to provide. These activities and our personalised approach to teaching and learning help to form the bedrock of our students’ individual characters. We are a day and boarding Christian foundation that is academic and inclusive and a family school whose togetherness, care for each other and pride in our community is evident in our outstanding pastoral provision. At the very heart of our ethos lie our “Values and Virtues”; they drive all that we do at Pocklington and mean our students leave with a strong sense of personal and social responsibility along with the ability to shape their own future.
Pocklington School lies 12 miles east of York in a safe, rural setting on the edge of a small, friendly market town, on a 50-acre campus with good public transport links and its own minibus pick-up service. The School was founded in 1514 and has retained its strong tradition of encouraging pupils to have the courage to take chances with learning and always remain true to themselves.
Numerous co-curricular activities for day and boarding pupils take place every day until 5pm, and each pupil is encouraged to pursue their own interests to help develop the depth of character and self-awareness to tackle life’s challenges on their own terms. Extensive facilities include a 300-seat theatre, an indoor sports hall, conditioning room and swimming pool, plus 21 acres of grass sports pitches and two full-sized synthetic pitches. Full, flexible and casual boarding options are available, in boarding houses which create a home from home for both domestic and international students.
Right through from Prep School, with its emphasis on nurturing children’s natural curiosity, imagination and enthusiasm for learning, to the Sixth Form where independent thought is prized, our pupils are encouraged to be resilient, resourceful learners. Lessons are planned around giving pupils the opportunity to develop their independence and character, rather than simply acquiring and retaining facts. We employ the best educational tools and appropriate new technology facilities to ensure youngsters are enthused and inspired by the world of knowledge available to them. Flexible learning platforms and an individual approach allows each pupil to progress at his or her pace, boosting their confidence and self-esteem so they often exceed their expectations.
Our £3m Art and Design Technology Centre, which opened in Autumn 2017, has every facility to encourage the pursuit of traditional arts and crafts, as well as provide cutting-edge equipment for digital and computer design, and manufacturing technology. The innovation and cross fertilisation of ideas the Centre promotes are increasingly valued in society today.
Sixth Form facilities include spacious communal areas, a study centre, and comprehensive library. Students are encouraged to work both collaboratively and independently as they begin to make the transition to university study and/or workplace success.
Recent former pupils who retain links with the school include Davis Cup winner Kyle Edmund, England rugby star Rob Webber and world-renowned concert pianist Alexandra Dariescu.
We aim to:
· Embed our Pocklington Values and Virtues into all that we do
· Broaden our pupils’ horizons and elevate their ambitions
· Work and engage with families in educating their children
· Embrace innovation and be conscious of tradition
· Ensure our Foundation’s future as a provider of excellent education
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