Nursery Manager

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 SupportThis Isn’t Just a Nursery Opening – It’s a Milestone MomentBe 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 deliveringexceptional early educationin abeautiful new settingthat children and families will love.This is your chance to lead with energy, ambition, and heart – with all the tools and trust you need tobuild 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 educationYour Key Responsibilities Lead thesuccessful opening and long-term operationof the nursery Set a tone ofwarmth, trust, and high standardsfrom day one Ensure compliance withEYFS 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 ALevel 3 Early Years qualification or above Minimum 2 years’ experiencemanaging or deputy managing a nursery setting A genuine passion for building and leading teams A strong knowledge of EYFSand commitment to child-led learning Ambition to create a new centre culture from scratch Leadership that balances kindness, high expectations, and joyWhy 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 recognitionand career developmentas the founding leader You'll have the infrastructure of a world-class nursery groupbehind youBusy Bees Benefits – Because You Deserve the Best Up to 25% performance bonus annually Paid accommodation for 3 months + full relocation supportto Guernsey Birthday off, every year – our gift to you Exceptional training, leadership development, and career growth opportunities Access toBee 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 opportunitiesthrough ourGlobal Talent Program Regular rewards, recognition, andCelebrating You initiatives for outstanding contributionsApply Now If you’re a dynamic early years leader with the vision and drive tolaunch a new flagship centre , we want to hear from you. Join us – and lead something truly special.

Created: 2025-09-10