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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

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 Cobham 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 Cobham?

The nursery is conveniently located in Cedar Road, just a short walk from Cobham Town Centre

Cobham Perfect Start proudly presents four well equipped fully air-conditioned rooms.

Our garden is prepared for all weather conditions allowing us to be able to enjoy our wonderfully maintained garden all year round.

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 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.

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?

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.