Nursery Manager

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) 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 •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 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. https://careers-busybeeschildcare.icims.com/jobs/23446/nursery-manager/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=760&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=0&jun1offset=60