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 3 Months Paid Accommodation + Full Relocation Support This Isn't Just a Nursery Opening—It's a Milestone Moment!
Be the first to bring the magic of Busy Bees 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 chance to lead with energy, ambition, and heart—equipped 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 nurture 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 achieve 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!