Deputy Manager – Kids Planet Mablins Lane – Crewe, England
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 andwerepassionate 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 Mablins Lane as a Deputy Manager!
Werenow looking for aDeputy Managerto join our team, someonewhosready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet Mablins Lane?
Forest School nursery
Strong connections with the local community
Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
Crowned NMTs Large Nursery Group of the Year, for thesecond yearrunning
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,itsall about you!
Competitive salary, pensionplanand enhanced holiday allowance.
Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
Howyoullmake 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 childs growth and wellbeing.
Guiding and support the nursery team,keeping children safe at all timesand bringing the EYFS to life in a waythatsfun, 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 PlanetMablins Lane!
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 berequiredfor this role. We expect all staff…