Nursery Manager – Middlesbrough

Company: Smile Education
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Nursery Manager – Middlesbrough

Location: Middlesbrough (Coulby Newham)

Start Date: September 2026

Competitive Salary – Dependent on Experience

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated early years professional who is committed to providing the very best start in education for young children. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day management of the nursery setting
  • Support the development, mentoring, and recruitment of staff
  • Promote inclusion and ensure every child feels valued and supported
  • Build strong relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
  • Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality
  • Support positive behaviour for learning and children’s personal development
  • Work collaboratively with the Foundation Stage team to deliver outstanding early years provision

We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds relevant Early Years qualifications
  • Has experience working with young children, particularly within Early Years settings
  • Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Is passionate about child development and early education
  • Has excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
  • Can work flexibly within a busy and supportive team environment
  • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026