Nursery Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Busy Bees Nurseries
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Portadown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Nursery Manager will be the founding leader of a new 110-place Busy Bees nursery in Guernsey, responsible for its successful opening and long-term operation. This role involves building a passionate team, shaping the nursery's culture, and delivering high-quality early education. The manager will work closely with the community and ensure compliance with local regulations while promoting a child-led learning approach. This position offers a unique opportunity to create a new centre from scratch with full support from the Busy Bees organization.
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
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): £55,000 yearly
City: Guernsey
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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.