Education Centre Manager Leeds South

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

Job summary

An education-focused organization in Leeds is seeking an Education Centre Manager. The role involves using KPIs to improve performance, inspiring a team of tutors, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and leadership skills. The position offers a salary between £31,250 and £33,750 PA, with a full-time permanent contract and various perks, including flexible holidays and additional performance bonuses.

Benefits

27 flexible holiday days

3 additional paid days for personal use

Potential performance bonuses

Staff discounts for gym memberships

Fully subsidised tuition for children of staff

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Excellent problem solver with logical and creative approaches.
• Effective communicator who expresses ideas clearly and concisely.
• A bold leader inspiring and energizing others to take action.

Responsibilities

• Use KPIs to continuously improve centre performance.
• Inspire a full-time supervisor and team of tutors.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements.
• Grow centre membership and improve local reputation.
• Deliver exceptional service and tailor educational recommendations.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Effective communication

Forward thinking

Self-awareness

Leadership

Job description

Make your mark as an Education Centre Manager!

The Role

• Use a variety of KPIs and performance measures to 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 a 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; ensure the centre is compliant with Ofsted and company safeguarding requirements.
• Diagnose areas of opportunity to grow the centre membership and increase profitability; work 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.

Required Qualities

• 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, managing 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 them to speak up, take risks and feel respected, and 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 our tutors to members of the SLT team. Our leaders create clarity and lead with trust to guide and empower others to achieve ambitious goals. We act boldly, inspire curiosity and unlock individual potential to drive meaningful progress and lasting impact.

Why you’ll love working with us

• You’ll have a rewarding role – we are a purpose‑driven company where everything we do is centred around making a real difference to the lives of children.
• You’ll enjoy 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 reputation in the local community.
• You prioritize self‑development – we offer high‑quality training and abundant opportunities for personal growth and development.
• You’ll work in an environment where teamwork fuels innovation and growth – you’ll be part of a strong culture of communication and collaboration and will work closely with a team of talented peers.
• You’re a problem‑solver and love a challenge – you’ll be part of a dynamic environment where every day is different and you will utilise your skills to reach your goals by being proactive and strategic.

Logistics

Location: You will be based at our Explore Learning centre in Leeds South full‑time.

Starting salary

£31,250 – £33,750 PA depending on experience. Those working at centres in the London area will receive an additional uplift to their annual pay between £1,000 and £3,500 due to London weighting.

Contract

Full‑time, permanent contract.

Working Hours – a typical week

• Tuesday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Wednesday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Additional Perks

• 27 flexible holiday days each year, plus extra gifted time off between Christmas Eve and the New Year.
• Additional 3 paid days you can take for personal or religious celebration, wellbeing or a volunteer day.
• Additional holiday time based on your length of service.
• Potential to earn an additional individual performance contribution of £1,250 twice a year based on the performance of your centre.
• 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 discounted Tastecard.
• Additional length‑of‑service reward giving access to private health insurance with Vitality.
• Fully subsidised tuition for the children of all salaried staff and 50% off Explore Learning membership fees for all immediate relatives of staff members.
• Referral bonus, payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental leave and pension options.

Important notes

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. We are not able to offer any sponsorship. 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.