At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the nursery manager and help children thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a family-run business passionate about early years education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 80% childcare discount, free meals, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Great Place to Work Certified and inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in early years and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
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 Denbigh as a Deputy Manager! This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. 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 Denbigh?
- A home from home environment
- High quality staff & training opportunities
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, 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 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 Welsh curriculum 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 the Welsh Curriculum.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
- Leadership experience within a nursery setting.
Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Denbigh.
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.
Deputy Manager - Kids Planet Denbigh employer: Kids Planet
At Kids Planet Hoylake, we believe in shaping futures with heart and passion, making us an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education. Our friendly team enjoys a supportive work culture, competitive benefits including 80% childcare discount, free meals, and opportunities for professional growth through our KP Academy. Join us in a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued, and every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds.
