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 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 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 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!