Nursery Manager — Lead Early Years Team in Gateshead

About Early Years Ltd.; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting for a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a day nursery in Gateshead. Start date January 2027, salary £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, permanent contract.

You will oversee daily nursery operations, support practitioners and ensure safeguarding and Ofsted compliance, while building strong relationships with families and staff. The successful candidate will hold at least Level 3 in Childcare or Early Years Education and bring senior leadership experience within an EY setting,

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education.
• Previous experience in nursery management or a senior leadership role within an Early Years setting.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience managing staff, supporting development and maintaining high standards of childcare.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• A positive, proactive and nurturing approach to supporting children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead and support practitioners.
• Ensure safeguarding and Ofsted compliance.
• Maintain excellent relationships with parents, carers and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding & Ofsted

Education

Level 3 childcare or Early Years Education

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting for a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a day nursery in Gateshead. Start date January 2027, salary £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, permanent contract.

You will oversee daily nursery operations, support practitioners and ensure safeguarding and Ofsted compliance, while building strong relationships with families and staff. The successful candidate will hold at least Level 3 in Childcare or Early Years Education and bring senior leadership experience within an EY setting,