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.