Education Centre Leader (Alternative Provision)

Top Marks Education; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Marks Education is recruiting for a Centre Manager to lead a busy alternative education centre in Hereford. The role focuses on strong leadership, staff development and delivering high-quality learner-focused services.

You will oversee daily operations, programme delivery and safeguarding, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for learners and staff while meeting organisational objectives.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience in education, training, youth work or similar.
• Strong organisational and operational management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience managing teams and developing staff performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders and community partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support staff to achieve performance targets and maintain high standards of service delivery.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and professional working environment.
• Organise training and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and development of staff as required.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the centre and ensure effective delivery of services.
• Oversee scheduling, resource allocation and operational planning.
• Maintain accurate records and timely reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Staff management

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in education/training/youth work setting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Top Marks Education is recruiting for a Centre Manager to lead a busy alternative education centre in Hereford. The role focuses on strong leadership, staff development and delivering high-quality learner-focused services.

You will oversee daily operations, programme delivery and safeguarding, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for learners and staff while meeting organisational objectives.