Deputy Manager

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Free meals

Training

Enhanced leave (maternity)

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Denbigh is seeking a Deputy Manager for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves assisting in daily nursery operations, supporting families, and leading the team to deliver high-quality early years care aligned with the Welsh curriculum.

The position requires Level 3 UK early years qualification, safeguarding knowledge, and leadership experience within a nursery. DBS checks are mandatory, and the company emphasizes inclusive culture and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of the Welsh Curriculum.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery manager in day-to-day running of the setting.
• Foster warm, trusting relationships with families and work with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing.
• Lead and guide the nursery team to ensure safety and high-quality care, bringing the Welsh curriculum to life in engaging ways.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Welsh curriculum

Education

Level 3 UK early years qualification

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Denbigh as a Deputy Manager! - This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave.

We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Denbigh?

• A home from home environment
• High quality staff & training opportunities
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What We Offer Our Deputy Managers

• Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How You'll Make a Difference As a Deputy Manager

• Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day.
• By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing.
• Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the Welsh curriculum to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements.

What a Deputy Manager Needs

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of the Welsh Curriculum.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Sound like the place for you?

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships