Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager | Higher Broughton | £29,000 – £32,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join a thriving early years setting in Higher Broughton. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a supportive and established team within the highly respected Kids Planet group.

The Opportunity

You will play a key leadership role within a warm, multicultural nursery environment where children’s learning, wellbeing, and development are at the heart of everything. This setting is proud to reflect its diverse community, including having a Kosher kitchen, ensuring inclusivity is embedded throughout daily practice.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help lead, inspire, and support a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of care and education are consistently delivered.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a role—it’s a chance to be part of an organisation that truly values its people. You will be joining a well-established and supportive team that is ready to welcome you into your Kids Planet journey.

The organisation has been recognised nationally for its excellence, including:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year (two years running)

In addition, staff benefit from an outstanding 80% childcare discount (T&Cs apply), making this an excellent opportunity for those within the sector.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced early years professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for high-quality childcare, and the ability to support and inspire a team. You will be confident in maintaining high standards while helping to create a positive, nurturing environment for children and staff alike.

Salary

£29,000 – £32,000 depending on experience.

If you are ready to take the next step in your early years leadership career within a forward-thinking, award-winning organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply for this Deputy Nursery manager opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Nursery Teacher role within 2 working days.

Safeguarding

Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Deputy Nursery Manager candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Deputy Nursery Manager| Higher Broughton | Permanent role
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