Nursery Manager– Be the Founding Leader of Our Brand-New 110-Place Busy Bees Nursery in Guernsey
Salary: Up to £68,000 OTE (£55k base + up to 25% bonus) Plus £5000 relocation package (T&C'S apply)
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 excited to become a valued part of Guernsey's community and are committed to delivering exceptional early education in a beautiful new setting that children and families will love.
This is your chance 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 brand-new group of passionate 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 – a modern, exploratory approach to early education
Busy Bees Benefits – Because You Deserve The Best
Up to 25% performance bonus annually
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
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 get national recognition and career development as the founding leader
You'll have the infrastructure of a world-class nursery group behind you
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.