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Nursery Manager

Where

Stoke-on-trent

What

Healthcare & Medical

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

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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 1RHStart Date: Ahead of Grand Opening (Date TBC)Contract: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: £50,000£55,0003 Months Paid Accommodation + Full Relocation Support

This Isnt Just a Nursery Opening Its a Milestone Moment

Be the first to bring Busy Bees magic to the island. We are excited to become a valued part of Guernseys 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 Guernseys 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
  • Youll 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 youre 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.

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