Deputy Nursery Manager — Lead EYFS & Team Growth

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Cobham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Free meals

Staff training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Competitive salary

Pension

Holiday allowance

Supportive central team

Job summary

Kids Planet Cobham is seeking a Deputy Manager to help run the nursery with a warm, child‑focused approach. You will lead day‑to‑day operations, supervise staff, and foster strong relationships with families to support each child’s growth and wellbeing.

The role requires Level 3 UK early years qualification, solid EYFS knowledge, and safeguarding expertise, with a supportive team and inclusive culture at Kids Planet Cobham.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Level 3 early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Proven leadership experience in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery manager in running daily operations smoothly.
• Build warm relationships with families and coordinate with external agencies for children's wellbeing.
• Lead and support nursery staff to ensure safe, engaging, and compliant practice.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Level 3 qualification

Education

UK Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Kids Planet Cobham is seeking a Deputy Manager to help run the nursery with a warm, child‑focused approach. You will lead day‑to‑day operations, supervise staff, and foster strong relationships with families to support each child’s growth and wellbeing.

The role requires Level 3 UK early years qualification, solid EYFS knowledge, and safeguarding expertise, with a supportive team and inclusive culture at Kids Planet Cobham.