Nursery Manager – Middlesbrough
Smile Education Recruitment
📍 Middlesbrough (Coulby Newham)
📅 Start Date: September 2026
💷 Competitive Salary – Dependent on Experience
Smile Education is proud to be working with a welcoming and highly regarded primary school in Middlesbrough to recruit an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to join their outstanding Foundation Stage team.
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
🌟 Why work with Smile Education?
At Smile Education, we are dedicated to helping education professionals find rewarding roles where they can make a real difference. Our experienced consultants provide ongoing support, expert guidance, and access to fantastic opportunities across the region.
✔ Dedicated consultant support
✔ Access to exclusive education vacancies
✔ Long-term and permanent opportunities
✔ Straightforward registration process
✔ Trusted education recruitment specialists
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Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years leadership career!
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