The right people to help children thrive.

Bluebell Childcare Recruitment specialises exclusively in recruiting exceptional permanent and temporary professionals for nurseries across the UK.

Whether you're a nursery looking for reliable staff or an early years professional searching for your next opportunity, we're here to make recruitment simple, personal and stress-free.

  • Enhanced DBS checked
  • Safer recruitment trained
  • References & qualifications verified
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Why Bluebell?

Recruitment built around childcare.

Recruiting in the early years sector requires more than matching CVs to vacancies. It takes an understanding of people, safeguarding, compliance and the unique culture of every nursery.

Specialist Early Years Recruitment

We recruit exclusively within childcare and nursery settings.

Fully Vetted Candidates

Enhanced DBS, references and qualifications verified on every candidate.

Permanent & Temporary Staff

Flexible recruitment solutions for every nursery.

Personal Service

You'll always deal with experienced consultants who genuinely care.

Who We Recruit

High-quality professionals, across every nursery role.

From apprentices taking their first step to experienced managers leading whole settings — we know the qualifications, the compliance and the character each role needs.

Nursery Managers Deputy Managers Room Leaders Nursery Practitioners Level 2 & Level 3 Educators Apprentices SEN Support Staff Bank & Temporary Staff
About Us

Recruitment with care at its heart.

To connect exceptional childcare professionals with outstanding nurseries.

Every nursery is different. Every team has its own culture, values and way of working. That's why we never believe recruitment should be about sending CVs in bulk.

Instead, we invest time getting to know our clients and candidates, so we can make introductions that genuinely work — building long-term relationships based on trust, communication and results.

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Director
Belle Walsh

People-first recruitment, led by a genuine passion for childcare.

Our Services

Tailored recruitment for every need.

01

Permanent Recruitment

High-quality professionals with the right qualifications and experience — who also share your values and passion for outstanding care.

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02

Temporary Staffing

Sickness, annual leave or increased occupancy — reliable, fully compliant staff ready to hit the ground running, from a single day to ongoing cover.

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03

Executive Search

Confidential, targeted recruitment for leadership roles — Nursery Managers, Area Managers, Operations Managers and Regional Directors.

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04

Compliance & Safeguarding

Enhanced DBS, Right to Work, identity verification, references and qualification checks on every candidate — complete peace of mind.

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How can we help?

Which sounds like you?

I'm ready for my next step.
— early years professional

Grow your career in childcare. Exclusive nursery roles, honest advice and support from application to your first day.

Find jobs
Two of my team are off sick tomorrow.
— nursery manager

Hire with confidence. Emergency cover at short notice, or a manager for your newest setting — every candidate vetted and compliance checked.

Find staff
New
We need a nanny we can trust.
— parent

Nannies, mother's helps and after-school support — vetted, DBS-checked and matched to fit naturally into family life. Enquire and we'll be in touch personally.

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Why Choose Bluebell?

A recruitment partner, not just an agency.

We keep our promises simple — and we keep them.

  • Industry specialists
  • Fast response times
  • Flexible staffing solutions
  • Honest advice
  • Long-term partnerships
  • Nationwide coverage

Looking for the perfect candidate — or your next opportunity?

Get in Touch Today