childcare jobs

Full Time, Permanent

35 hours per week across 5 days (Shifts between 7:45am-6pm).

52 weeks per year (closed 1 week a year at Christmas).

Christmas shut down is taken from annual leave entitlement.

Fazakerley Children’s Centre Nursery is a 60 place Early Years setting located within the shared site of Barlows Primary School and Fazakerley Children’s Centre, in the heart of Fazakerley. The Early Years setting caters for babies to children of 4 years old, offering daily child care and wrap around between the hours of 8am-6pm for 51 weeks of the year. (Week 52 is when the setting is closed for Christmas). The Early Years setting, is led and managed by Barlows Primary School Leadership Team and Governing Body; registered as its own Early Years setting. The setting also benefits from the opportunity to work in partnership with the onsite Children’s Centre and Barlows Primary School.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the daily operations of our Nursery setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong management and leadership skills, with a passion for early childhood education and child development. This role offers an opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, contributing to the growth and well-being of children while supporting our team of childcare professionals.

Applications of interest are invited from individuals who:

Meet the attached person specification including relevant qualifications.

Please refer to attached Person Specification and Job Description.

How to Apply

• Applications are by Liverpool LA Standardised Application form (see attached) and will be managed electronically.
• Applicants should not submit CVs in lieu of the application form as these will not be considered.
• Applications must include a supporting statement within section 8 of the application form (Person Specification – Essential Criteria). This should be clear, concise and related to the post and setting applied for, paying attention to the Person Specification.
• As above, CVs and other documentation will not be considered.
• Applications from third parties on behalf of candidates will not be considered. Candidates must apply directly.
• The application form must be fully completed and must be accompanied

Interested candidates should complete the attached application form, equal opportunities form and return it to the Business Manager, Sue Maybury by 9am Monday 19th January 2026. FCCNjobapplications@barlows.liverpool.sch.uk

In your email please use the Subject Line “Application for Deputy Manager Post”.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 19th January 2026

Shortlisting: Week Commencing 19th January 2026

Interview Date: January 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contact Details:

Fazakerley Children’s Centre Nursery,

Barlows Lane,

Fazakerley,

Liverpool

L9 9EH

Contact Name: Sue Maybury, Business Manager

Contact Telephone: 0151 233 3717

Contact e-mail: FCCNjobapplications@Barlows.Liverpool.sch.uk

The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and Qualifications check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

Online Search

As part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. If you are successfully shortlisted and there is anything you wish to make us aware of, prior to the search being completed, please contact Sue Maybury via FCCNjobapplications@Barlows.Liverpool.sch.uk/ 0151 233 3717 prior to interview.

Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009

As the above post is covered by the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 we are obligated to check that you are not disqualified from this work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,254.00-£31,022.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person