Deputy Manager

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 Henley 2 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 Henley 2?  

• Multi-cultural setting 
• A well-established team 
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26  
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running 
• 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 working 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 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?  

Apply today to join Kids Planet Henley 2  

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.