Centre Director

Bayswater Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Centre Director to oversee the operations and success of their educational centre. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and project management skills to ensure a vibrant and compliant learning environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team, drive enrolments, and enhance the student experience. Applicants must have experience in senior leadership within education and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership, ideally within education or student-focused services.
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practice and welfare management.
• A collaborative, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient, effective, and profitable operation of the centre.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans across operational areas.
• Ensure the school environment is safe, welcoming, and compliant.

Skills

Strong leadership

Project management

Excellent people management

Commercial awareness

Outstanding organisational skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an inspiring Centre Director with strong leadership and project management skills to oversee the commercial, operational, academic, and welfare success of Bayswater Leeds. Whether your background is administrative or academic, what matters is your ability to motivate a team, deliver results, and navigate change with confidence. Bayswater is a vibrant network of global educational centres dedicated, for over 75 years, to educating and inspiring people through life-changing learning experiences.

At the end of 2024, Bayswater acquired Leeds English Language School - the first established language school in the city - and we are now in an exciting transition period. We are relocating to a brand-new city centre site, building on decades of heritage while shaping a bold new chapter for Leeds. This role offers the chance to lead through change, bringing vision and stability as we create the next generation of student experiences in Yorkshire.

Strategy & Leadership

• Oversee the efficient, effective, and profitable operation of the centre.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans across commercial, academic, and operational areas.
• Guide the centre through its transition and relocation, embedding best practice in change management.
• Maintain accreditations such as British Council and uphold Bayswater's reputation for quality.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the network to share ideas and drive growth.

Sales, Marketing & Profile Raising

• Identify and develop local business opportunities to drive enrolments and revenue.
• Build strong relationships with agents, partners, and the local community.
• Maximise conversions from walk-ins and direct enquiries.
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to strengthen Bayswater Leeds' identity as a new Bayswater destination in the UK.
• Lead on creating and generating social media content that showcases the school, student life, and local partnerships.
• Host and welcome agent visits, ensuring every visit promotes Leeds as a must-choose study location.

Operations & Student Experience

• Ensure the school environment is safe, welcoming, and compliant.
• Drive excellence in customer service and ensure every student receives a life-changing experience.
• Champion Bayswater's values and promises, embedding them into daily practice.
• Oversee accommodation strategy and delivery.
• Support vibrant student experiences through activities, events, and cultural engagement.

Groups & Summer

• Oversee the delivery of group and summer programmes, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.
• Work with colleagues to plan accommodation, timetables, and activities for groups.
• Ensure these programmes meet revenue targets and uphold Bayswater's quality promise.

People & Culture

• Lead, support, and develop a diverse, high-performing team.
• Promote a values-driven, inclusive, and positive workplace.
• Ensure safer recruitment and ongoing training in safeguarding and welfare.
• Provide CPD opportunities and nurture a culture of continuous improvement.

Academic Excellence

• Work closely with the Director of Studies to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and satisfaction.
• Ensure high academic standards, including Global Skills delivery.
• Support the growth of non-EFL products such as Professional Courses, Career Preparation, and Study Abroad.

Safeguarding

The Centre Director is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the centre. You will be responsible for ensuring safeguarding is not only compliant but is embedded into the culture of the school.

• Proven experience in senior leadership, ideally within education or student-focused services.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Excellent people management experience, able to inspire and build strong teams.
• Commercial awareness and experience working to financial or enrolment targets.
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practice and welfare management.
• Outstanding organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset.

Legal Requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (safeguarding requirement).
• Commitment to completing safeguarding training at the start of employment.

Bayswater is a vibrant network of global educational centres dedicated, for over 75 years, to educating and inspiring people through life-changing learning experiences.