Deputy Manager

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years provider is seeking a Deputy Manager for their Stafford location. The role involves supporting the nursery manager, building relationships with families, and ensuring the safety and engagement of children. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in early years, knowledge of EYFS, and experience in leadership within a nursery setting. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Life Insurance cover

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and events

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in early years.
• Must have excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Must have extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Must have leadership experience in a nursery.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery manager in running daily operations.
• Build trusting relationships with families and support agencies.
• Guide and support the nursery team in maintaining child safety.

Skills

Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification

Excellent understanding of EYFS

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children

Leadership experience within a nursery setting

Job description

Job Overview

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 Stafford as a Deputy Manager! 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 Stafford?

• Close to the town centre
• Newly refurbished nursery
• Great transport links
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, 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 awesome KP Academy and 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 supporting the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS 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 EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Stafford.

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.