Role Overview:
Nursery Manager– Be the Founding Leader of Our Brand-New 110-Place Busy Bees Nursery in Guernsey! Location:
Guernsey. Busy Bees as 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 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
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
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.