Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.00 to £55,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | GY1 1RH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Busy Bees Childcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 23446 |
Summary
Nursery Manager- Be the Founding Leader of Our Brand-New 110-Place Busy Bees Nursery in Guernsey! Salary: Up to £68,000 OTE (£55k base + up to 25% bonus) Plus £5000 relocation package (T&C'S apply) 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. Busy Bees Benefits - Because You Deserve the Best - Up to 25% performance bonus annually - 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 - 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 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 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.