Education Centre Manager
Make your mark as an Education Centre Manager!
What you’ll do
* Use a variety of KPIs and performance measures to confidently diagnose what your centre needs to continuously improve, form a clear plan to achieve both short term and long term performance goals, and gain the buy in of your team to execute this effectively.
* Inspire and motivate a full-time Education Centre Supervisor and team of tutors to succeed in their role and unlock their individual potential.
* Take a proactive and bold approach to safeguarding the members in your care and empower your team to do the same, ensuring the centre is compliant with Ofsted and company safeguarding requirements.
* Diagnose areas of opportunity to grow the centre membership and increase profitability, working hard to improve the centre’s local reputation by engaging with key community stakeholders and leading sales and marketing events to attract new members.
* Tailor customer journeys with tailored educational recommendations from prospect to members, ensuring they are making great progress and you are delivering exceptional service.
We are looking for someone who is
* An excellent problem solver – approaching challenges logically and creatively to find solutions with the available resources.
* Adaptable – adjusting effectively to changing environments or demands while remaining resilient in the face of setbacks.
* An effective communicator – expressing ideas clearly, concisely, and appropriately for the audience.
* Forward thinking – planning ahead to achieve performance aims and managing their time and tasks to focus on what matters most.
* Self‑Aware – recognising one’s own strengths, weaknesses, emotions and impact on others.
* A bold leader – inspiring and energising others to take action, enabling others to speak up, take risks and feel respected, confident to take effective action based on information and judgement.
What it means to be a leader at Explore Learning
At Explore Learning we ensure every member of staff is empowered to be a leader, from tutors to the senior leadership team. Our leaders create clarity and lead with trust, guiding and empowering others to achieve ambitious goals. It means we act boldly, inspire curiosity and unlock individual potential to drive meaningful progress and lasting impact.
Why you’ll love working with us
* Purpose‑driven company, everything we do is centred around making a real difference to the lives of children.
* Autonomy with impact – you’ll be trusted to own the success of your centre and have a clear impact on its profitability, member growth and local reputation.
* Self‑development – we offer high‑quality training and abundant opportunities for personal growth.
* Teamwork fuels innovation and growth – you’ll thrive in a culture of communication and collaboration and work closely with talented peers.
* Problem‑solver, love challenges – the dynamic environment means every day is different; you’ll utilise your skills to reach your goals proactively and strategically.
Location
You will be based at one of our Explore Learning centres in Surrey or South West London (including Redhill, Croydon, Cheam, Kingston) full‑time.
Starting salary
£31,250 – £33,750 PA, depending on experience. Those working at centres in the London area receive an additional uplift to annual pay between £1,000 and £3,500 due to London weighting.
Contract
Full‑time, permanent contract.
Working Hours
Tuesday: 11am – 8pm
Wednesday: 11am – 8pm
Thursday: 11am – 7pm
Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Please note proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately we are not able to offer any form of sponsorship.
Additional Perks
* 27 flexible holiday days each year, plus extra gifted time off between Christmas Eve and the New Year.
* 3 paid days for personal or religious celebrations, well‑being or a volunteer day.
* Additional holiday time based on length of service.
* Potential to earn an additional individual performance contribution of £1,250 twice a year.
* Staff discounts: gym memberships, sportswear, free 16–25 or 26–30 railcard, free counselling services, access to My Possible Self (well‑being app), cycle to work scheme, discounted Tastecard.
* After a length of service reward, access to private health insurance with Vitality.
* Fully subsidised tuition for children of all salaried staff and 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for immediate family.
* Referral bonus, payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental leave, and pension options.
Please note, we hire on a first‑come, first‑served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired.
All successful applicants will undertake employment reference checks, and an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Please note, this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 2013, 2020.
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