Nursery Manager

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.