Join Us as the Nursery Manager – Be the Founding Leader of Our Brand-New 110-Place Busy Bees Nursery in Guernsey!
Location: Guernsey, Busy Bees at Peter Port - Queens Road, Guernsey, GY1 1RH
Start Date: Ahead of Grand Opening (Date TBC)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000–£55,000
Additional Perks: 3 Months Paid Accommodation + Full Relocation Support
This Isn’t Just a Nursery Opening – It’s a Milestone Moment!
Be the first to bring Busy Bees’ magic to the island! We are thrilled to become a cherished part of Guernsey’s community, dedicated to delivering exceptional early education in a beautiful new setting that children and families will adore.
This is your opportunity to lead with energy, ambition, and heart – with all the tools and trust you need to build something brilliant.
Be the First Voice, First Leader, and First Inspiration
* Build your dream team: Recruit, mentor, and grow a passionate group of early years professionals.
* Shape a blank canvas: Influence layout, routines, resources, and the daily experience.
* Lead with purpose: Bring Busy Bees' gold-standard care to a brand-new community.
* Champion the Bee Curious curriculum: Embrace a modern, exploratory approach to early education.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Lead the successful opening and long-term operation of the nursery.
* Set a tone of warmth, trust, and high standards from day one.
* Ensure compliance with EYFS and Guernsey’s local regulatory frameworks.
* Partner with parents, professionals, and the wider island community.
* Inspire your team to deliver best-in-class care, education, and support.
* Collaborate with senior leaders across Busy Bees UK to deliver excellence.
You Bring
* A Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
* Minimum 2 years’ experience managing or deputy managing a nursery setting.
* A genuine passion for building and leading teams.
* A strong knowledge of EYFS and commitment to child-led learning.
* Ambition to create a new centre culture from scratch.
* Leadership that balances kindness, high expectations, and joy.
Why This Role Is Different
* You're not inheriting someone else's nursery — you're launching your own!
* You'll be seen as the face of Busy Bees Guernsey, with full trust and support.
* You’ll gain national recognition and career development as the founding leader.
* You'll have the infrastructure of a world-class nursery group behind you.
Busy Bees Benefits – Because You Deserve the Best
* Up to 25% performance bonus annually.
* Paid accommodation for 3 months + full relocation support to Guernsey.
* Birthday off, every year – our gift to you!
* Exceptional training, leadership development, and career growth opportunities.
* Access to Bee Curious, our exciting, child-led curriculum model.
* Up to 50% childcare discount.
* Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus.
* Access to our Hive wellbeing hub, with mental health and lifestyle support.
* Cycle to Work, pension scheme, and financial planning support.
* International exchange opportunities through our Global Talent Program.
* Regular rewards, recognition, and Celebrating You initiatives for outstanding contributions.
Apply Now!
If you’re a dynamic early years leader with the vision and drive to launch a new flagship centre, we want to hear from you. Join us – and lead something truly special!