Nursery Manager

Role Overview:

Nursery Manager Job – Liverpool | Busy Bees Childwall

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum doe

Flexible working options: 40 hours over 4 days

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading early years providers, with nurseries dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education.

What this means for you is the chance to lead your nursery with real confidence, backed by a large, supportive organisation that helps you focus on what you do best. You’ll benefit from strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities to grow your career.

You’ll also 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 opportunity to grow with us.

About the role

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, including quality of education, staff leadership, safeguarding, and operational performance.

You will have the autonomy to shape your team, culture, and practice, supported by a dedicated regional and central support structure.

About Our Nursery

Our welcoming Liverpool nursery is rated “Good” by Ofsted, with 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.

About the Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Up to 33 days holiday inlusive of bank holidays

Your birthday off – our gift to you!

50% Childcare discount

Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety etc)

Access to high quality training and leadership development

Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles

Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus

Menopause & Mental health support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme & easy access pension plan

Discounted Private Medical insurance

Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practise in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.

Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.

Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.

Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.

Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Required Qualifications:

About you:

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.

You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.

You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.

Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.