Childcare Manager

Do you believe relationships change lives?

At Five Children and Families Trust, we do.

That’s why we are looking for an exceptional Childcare Manager who wants to do more than manage a nursery. We want someone who leads with compassion, has high expectations, builds strong relationships, understands child development, champions inclusion and wants to build something special.  Someone who will shape a culture, inspire a team and improve the lives of children and families across our community.

Our setting: Muddy Footprints at the Family Hub – Speke, Liverpool

Salary: £38,000–£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours

Closing Date: Friday 06th November 2026

The Role

To provide inspirational leadership; create a positive culture; champion safeguarding; lead quality improvement and Ofsted readiness; develop future leaders; promote inclusion and early intervention; oversee budgets, occupancy and resource management.

Essential Requirements

Level 3 Early Years qualification; leadership qualification (Level 5 or willingness to work towards); significant leadership experience; strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge; experience managing teams and quality improvement.

Our Five C's of Value Based Practice

Community – We create belonging.
Compassion – We lead with empathy.
Challenge – We inspire growth.
Collaboration – We achieve more together.
Commitment – We honour our promises and act as responsible stewards of our people, resources and mission.

Safeguarding

Five Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to Enhanced DBS, online checks, references, qualification verification and Right to Work checks.

“Bring out the genius in every child and build the future with us”.
Apply today and become part of something bigger than childcare.