At Bumbles, we have a strong team of nearly 60 Early Years professionals who care for up to 253 children across our settings everyday. Thank you for showing your interest and visiting Bumbles Career and recruitment page. Please see current Childcare jobs listed below and our online application form to apply.
New to Childcare
Are you new to Childcare? Super! If you love working with children and are dedicated to keeping them safe and happy, then we would love to hear from you. Bumbles encourages and provides different training opportunities and Childcare courses to help our team grow personally and professionally within the Childcare sector.
Career Progression
Are you hoping to take the next step in your Childcare career? Keep an eye on our Career page , Facebook and Instagram for career progression opportunities. We have introduced a number of different positions within Bumbles to ensure Early Years Professional’s skill sets and potential can be recognised and rewarded.
A potential career path at Bumbles…
Start with us as a Practitioner, become qualified if not already (Level 3 CCLD, Playwork or equivalent), progress to Senior Practitioner, take on more responsibility and lead a room as Coordinator, become a Person in Charge as Senior Coordinator (must be completing or have achieved Level 5 CCLD or equivalent), and eventually perhaps you would aspire to be a Day Care Manager!
Bumbles has been a vital part of daily life for thousands of families for over 30 years. Join us in a role that has a far reaching impact and is rewarding on all levels. Educate and inspire our future generations, support children through their individual journey of learning and development, play, be creative and smile everyday. Continue our story with us…
Ready to apply?
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are also particularly keen to encourage more men to apply as this group is underrepresented in our industry.
In addition, we are keen to receive applications from those who may have recently retired and are still keen to be kept on their toes in a part-time role with purpose. Contributing your knowledge, personal experience and life skills to the nurturing and development of children within our care is invaluable to Bumbles.
Become part of the Bumbles Family! Our jobs are advertised below. You must be aged 18+, please submit your application today!
Bumbles Team Benefits
- Industry competitive salaries
- Free training programmes and fully funded courses e.g First Aid, Safeguarding, Childcare Qualifications
- Mandatory Training e.g Safeguarding – Bumbles pays for the course and you for your time.
- Employee childcare discount – 30%
- 29 to 37 days annual leave entitlement (increases with years of service / closed 1 full week at Christmas for all)
- Uniform provided – Bumbles polos/tunic/fleece/outdoor coat
- Free Tea/Coffee/Snacks
- Non-contact time (time out of ratio for planning, training, other tasks etc)
- Opportunity to work additional hours if part-time
- Seasonal Team events, Birthday voucher and further Team Well-being initiatives
- Homely environment with open door policy