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Why Start Your Early Years Career with Blue Pear Day Nursery?

At Blue Pear Day Nursery, we believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s world. Working with young children is incredibly rewarding — there’s nothing quite like creating a loving, nurturing, and stimulating environment where little learners can flourish and grow.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a meaningful and fulfilling career where you help build the foundations for a lifetime of learning.

As part of our family-run nursery, you’ll join a supportive team that shares your passion for early education and child development. More and more people are discovering the joy of doing something that truly matters — and at Blue Pear, you’ll find the perfect place to do just that.

✨ Apply today and begin a rewarding journey where you’ll grow, learn, and inspire every single day.

Why join us and start and develop a career in Early Years?

Working with children is highly rewarding. There is nothing more exciting than providing a Loving, Educational and Fun environment to children on a daily basis. This is not just “a job”, it’s a rewarding, meaningful, fulfilling career.

You get to play an important role in shaping these little’s people foundation of life. 

More people are developing a desire to do something more meaningful in life – working for a family run nursery and training in Early Years can be exactly what you are looking for right now!

Apply today to develop your career and meet like-minded people.

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Packed with Nothing but Awesome!

At Blue Pear Day Nurseries & Preschools, we believe in taking care of the team that takes care of our children. That’s why we’ve built a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Take a look at what we offer—and if there is something else you’d love to see, let us know!

Some benefits may vary based on eligibility and length of service. Full details are available upon request.

Enhanced holidays (up to 32 days) to take your well-deserved break

Full attendance bonus £175 (April, August, and December)

Company sick pay scheme to support you when you are under the weather

Free uniform

Great career path and promotion prospects

1.5 week closure over the Christmas and New Year period

4 bonuses available each term worth £200

Free homemade hot lunch every day

Continued training and development

Celebration of hard work – bonuses and vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Free unrestricted parking

Which role is best for me?

Yes, I'm looking to work in Early Years...

Start from the top and work down the flow chart below. 

Are You Qualified?
Are You Qualified to work in an early years setting?
Yes
Are you looking for a leadership role?
Yes
Please continue below
No
Join our team as an Early Years Practitioner
Do you have 2 years experience of working in Early Years?
Yes
Please continue below
No
Depending on experience, you may be suitable for a room leader role. If not, join us as an Early Years Practitioner and we will support your progress.
Do you have management experience and office based skills?
Yes
Join as a Deputy Manager
No
Join as a 3rd In Charge
No
Unqualified: Do you want to gain an Early Years Qualification?
Yes
Please continue below
No
Join our team as an Unqualified Early Years Practitioner
Do you have A Levels or a Degree?
Yes
Join as an Early Years Practitioner and lets explore signing up for an Early Years Degree or EYTS.
No
Join our team as an Early Years Practitioner and we will fund your Level 2 or 3 qualification.

Work Placement & Development

We offer work placements for various qualifications in Early Years. Whether you are retraining after a career change, moved to the UK from abroad, or simply continuing your education at college, we’re the right place for you! If you are just entering this industry, there are Level 2 and 3 qualifications offered to you to start your career; if you are an experienced Early years practitioner you can progress your career further with a Level 5 management course, foundation degree or teaching degree. 

T-Levels (technical qualification)

Level 2 & 3 Diplomas in Early Years

Foundation Degree in Early Years

Early childhood studies (ECS) and related degrees

Teaching qualification