Education Centre Manager

Explore Learning; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Performance bonus £1,250 twice yearly

Staff tuition assistance

Membership discount for staff

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Explore Learning in West Yorkshire is seeking a confident, people-first leader to run one of our education centres on a full-time basis. You’ll own service delivery, membership growth, and the centre’s profitability, while coaching a supervisor and a team of tutors to deliver outstanding maths and English progress.

You’ll balance hands-on educational leadership with operational excellence, monitoring progress with KPI data, driving community engagement, safeguarding, and ensuring a great family

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for education and helping children.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Using KPIs and performance data to continuously improve results.
• Ownership of centre profitability including revenue management and staff efficiency.
• Leading, coaching, and developing a supervisor and team of tutors.
• Creating a positive, high-performance team culture with accountability.
• Safeguarding every child and ensuring Ofsted/company compliance.
• Driving membership growth through community engagement and events.
• Delivering excellent family and member experiences from enquiry to progress.
• Managing day-to-day operations to run the centre smoothly.

Skills

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Safeguarding

Customer focus

Job description

Why Explore Learning?

Lead a team. Grow a centre. Change children’s lives.

At Explore Learning, we’re on a mission to help every child make meaningful progress. We’re an award-winning tuition provider with professional tutors, smart learning tools & over 20 years of running successful centres across the UK.

We’relooking for a confident, people-first leader to run one of our education centres.You’lltake full ownership ofservice delivery,new member acquisition,teamcultureandyour centre’sgrowth.You’llbuild a high-performing environment where children thrive,families trust us, and your team loves coming to work.

If you enjoy leading from the front, solving problems, and making a difference every day, thisisthe role for you.

The Role

You’ll lead all aspects of centre performance, including:

• Using KPIs and performance data to continuously improve results

• Ownership of overall centre profitability includingrevenue management, optimising staff efficiency, and driving membership growth

• Leading, coaching, and developinga supervisorand team of tutors

• Creating a positive, high-performance team culture with strong engagement and accountability

• Safeguarding every child in your care and ensuring full Ofsted and company compliance

• Driving membership growth through community engagement, local partnerships, and marketing events

• Delivering excellentfamilyand member experiences from first enquiry through to long-term progress

• Managing day-to-day operations to ensure the centre runs smoothly and efficiently

A Day in the Life

You’llbalancehands-on educational leadershipwithoperational excellence.

• You’llrole model excellent tutoring and coach your team, supporting your members to achieve real maths and English progress and unlock a love of learning

• You’llmonitorand celebrate member progress, holding meaningful conversations withfamilies about achievements and next steps

• You’llbuild your centre’s reputation through local brand presence, communityengagementand sales activation

• You’llhosttrial sessions,manageenquiriesandnew member experience, making sure every family feels welcome and supported

Whatwe’relooking for:

• You’repassionate about education and working with children

• You haveexperience leading a team in a fast-paced environment

• Youlead boldly andtake full ownership of goals, driving progress and tackling challenges head-on

• You inspire and empower your team to perform at their best, cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability

• You use data to diagnose needs, plan strategically, and improve results

• You communicate clearly,confidentlyand with impact

• You balancemultiple prioritieswhile stayingcalm under pressure

• You give and receive feedback openly andarecommitted to self-development

• You bring a strong commitment to safeguarding, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of every child in your care

Whyyou’lllove working with us

Purpose:Make arealdifference to children’s confidence, skills, and futures every day

Ownership:Run your own centre withautonomyand measurable impact

Development:High-quality training, coaching, and clear progression pathways

Team:Work with passionate, supportive colleagues who care deeply about what they do

Variety:No two days are the same:you’lltackle fresh challenges and shifting priorities every week to achieve your goals.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential.

Benefits:

• Enjoy 27 flexible holiday days each year, plus extra gifted time off between Christmas Eve and the New Year.Furtheradditionalholiday is also given based on your length of service.

• You’llhave 3additionalpaid days off to take for a personal or religious celebration,wellbeingor a volunteer day.

• There will be the potential to earn an individual performance bonus based on the performance of your centre of £1250 twice a year.

• We offer fully subsidised tuition for the children of all salaried staff and 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for all immediate relations of staff members.

• Benefit from staff discounts including gym memberships and sportswear, free 16-25 or 26-30 railcard, free counselling services, access to My Possible Self (a wellbeing app), a cycle to work scheme, and a discountedTastecard.

• Anadditionallength of service reward will give you access to private health insurance with Vitality.

• Take advantage of our referral bonus offering, payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental leave, and pension options.

Logistics

Location: You will be based at one of our Explore Learning centres in the West Yorkshire area (Leeds/Bradford) full-time.

Starting salary: £31,250 - £33,750 PA salary depending on experience.

Contract: Full-time, permanent contract

Working Hours: a typicalweek*:

Tuesday 11am-8pm

Wednesday 11am-8pm

Thursday 11am-7pm

Friday 9am-6pm

Saturday 9am-5pm

*workinghours may varyfrom centre to centre

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.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will berequired.Unfortunately,wecannotoffer any form of sponsorship.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is paramount. Our safer recruitment processes are rigorous and designed to deter, identify and reject anyone who may pose a risk to children. Any offer is strictly conditional upon satisfactory references (taken directly from referees) and an Enhanced DBS check.

You must provide a full employment history with all gaps clearly explained and evidenced where required. Any omission, inconsistency or misleading information may result in your application being rejected, an offer withdrawn, or dismissal.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (and relevant Exceptions Orders). Relevant disclosures will be required in line with DBS and safer recruitment requirements.