Deputy Nursery Manager – Maternity Cover | Forest School Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health plan

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Kids Planet Mapperley is seeking a Deputy Manager to cover maternity leave. You will work alongside the nursery manager to ensure smooth daily operations, build strong relationships with families, and collaborate with external agencies to support each child’s development.

You’ll lead the team, uphold safeguarding, and bring EYFS to life in a fun, engaging way, while benefiting from enhanced leave, training, and a supportive work culture. This fixed-term role offers a structured environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS Knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 UK early years qualification

Job description

Kids Planet Mapperley is seeking a Deputy Manager to cover maternity leave. You will work alongside the nursery manager to ensure smooth daily operations, build strong relationships with families, and collaborate with external agencies to support each child’s development.

You’ll lead the team, uphold safeguarding, and bring EYFS to life in a fun, engaging way, while benefiting from enhanced leave, training, and a supportive work culture. This fixed-term role offers a structured environment.