Nursery Manager
4 days ago
Liverpool
Role Overview\n Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) – Liverpool | Busy Bees Childwall \n Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) \n Flexible Working Options: 40 hours over 4 days About Us\n At Busy Bees, we pride ourselves on being the UK’s leading early years provider. Our nurseries are dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education. \n As a Nursery Manager, you’ll lead your nursery with confidence, backed by a supportive organization that allows you to focus on what you do best. Enjoy strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities to elevate your career. \n Here, you’ll have the freedom to shape your setting in a way that reflects your leadership style and makes a real difference in your local community. If you’re a passionate early years professional ready for your next step, this is your chance to grow with us! Why This Role is Unique\n This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step into a full Nursery Manager role. \n You will: \n\n • Take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, supported by a strong regional team and central support.\n, • Step into broader ownership, decision-making, and leadership accountability.\n, • Enjoy autonomy from day one, with a structure designed to help you succeed.\nAbout Our Nursery\n Our welcoming Liverpool nursery is rated “Good” by Ofsted, featuring bright rooms, secure outdoor play areas, and excellent links to the city centre. You’ll be supported by a long-standing, passionate team in a setting designed for growth and success. Benefits That Inspire\n We believe in rewarding our team members! Here’s what you can look forward to: \n\n • Up to 25% annual salary bonus\n, • Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – our gift to you!\n, • Substantial childcare discount\n, • Ongoing professional development & training\n, • Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources\n, • Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus\n, • Support for menopause, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan\n, • Discounted private medical insurance\n, • Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme\n\n And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognize your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions. Role Responsibilities\n As a Nursery Manager, you will: \n\n • Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting\n, • Lead and develop a high-performing early years team\n, • Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance\n, • Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children\n, • Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations\n, • Build strong relationships with families and your local community\n, • Collaborate with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals\nAbout You\n We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and can demonstrate: \n\n • Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role (preferably supernumerary)\n, • Confidence in leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting\n, • Solid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectations\n, • Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement work\n, • The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibility\n, • A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership\nQualifications and Experience\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n\n • NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3\n, • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager\n, • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills\n, • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education\nReady to Take the Next Step?\n If you are a Deputy Nursery Manager eager to advance your career, we would love to hear from you!