Deputy Nursery Manager

Nursery World; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to cover maternity leave. This role involves leading a team, ensuring the well-being of children, and upholding safeguarding standards. The position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and various employee benefits including free meals and discounted childcare.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks

Accredited training with the KP Academy

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility and Adoption leave

Regular staff rewards

Team appreciation events

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• Ensuring safeguarding and well-being of children.
• Supporting team development and training.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Leadership experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

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We are currently looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Marton. This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave.

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

Why become a Deputy Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Marton?

Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!

What’s in it for you?

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.

Accredited training with the KP Academy.

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.

Regular staff rewards.

Team appreciation events.

Long service awards.

Dedicated wellbeing package.

Highly discounted childcare.

A day off for your birthday.

A Deputy Nursery Manager At Kids Planet Marton Gets

Competitive salary.

Pension plan.

Annual leave including bank holidays.

Monday to Friday.

What a Deputy Nursery Manager Needs

Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

Excellent understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.

Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be a Deputy Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Marton!

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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