Education Centre Manager Staines

Explore Learning; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking an Education Centre Manager to lead operations for growth and team development. The role requires a proactive leader with a strong commitment to safeguarding and community engagement. Responsibilities include managing performance through KPIs and improving centre reputation in the community. Offers a competitive salary starting at £31,250 per annum and additional perks, including flexible holidays and subsidized tuition for staff's children.

Benefits

27 flexible holiday days

3 paid days for personal or religious celebration

Potential performance bonuses

Staff discounts on various services

Fully subsidised tuition for children of staff

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong understanding of community engagement and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Drive the centre's operations and team performance.
• Foster a high-performance culture and implement improvement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Excellent problem-solver

Adaptable

Effective communicator

Forward-thinking

Self-aware

Bold leader

Job description

Make your mark as an Education Centre Manager!

We're looking for an individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, welcoming the challenge of balancing multiple priorities and confident to drive their team forward. As a leader, at the helm of all centre operations, you will own the execution of a clear strategy for centre growth, foster a high‑performance team culture, and regulate processes to lay a strong foundation for growth.

What You’ll Do

• Use a variety of KPIs and performance measures to diagnose what your centre needs to continuously improve and create a clear plan to achieve short‑term and long‑term performance goals.
• Inspire and motivate the 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, ensuring the centre complies with Ofsted and company safeguarding requirements.
• Diagnose opportunities to grow centre membership and increase profitability, improving the centre’s local reputation by engaging key community stakeholders and leading sales and marketing events.
• Tailor customer journeys with educational recommendations from prospect to member, ensuring they make great progress and you deliver exceptional service.

Key Qualities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

We ensure every staff member is empowered to be a leader. Our leaders create clarity, lead with trust, act boldly, inspire curiosity and unlock individual potential to drive meaningful progress and a lasting impact.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Purpose‑driven company centred around making a real difference in children’s lives.
• Autonomy with impact – you’ll own the success of your centre and have a clear influence on its profitability, member growth and local reputation.
• Self‑development – high‑quality training and abundant opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Teamwork fuels innovation – you’ll work in a culture of communication and collaboration with talented peers.
• Dynamic environment – every day is different, requiring proactive and strategic use of your skills to achieve goals.

Logistics

Location: Explore Learning centre in Staines (full‑time).

Starting Salary

£31,250 – £33,750 per annum, depending on experience. Centres in the London area receive an additional uplift of £1,000–£3,500 due to London weighting.

Contract

Full‑time, permanent contract.

Working Hours

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

Eligibility & Sponsorship

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

Additional Perks

• 27 flexible holiday days plus extra gifted time off between Christmas Eve and New Year.
• 3 paid days for personal or religious celebration, wellbeing or a volunteer day.
• Additional holiday time based on length of service.
• Potential to earn an additional £1,250 twice a year based on centre performance.
• Staff discounts: gym memberships, sportswear, free 16‑25 or 26‑30 railcard, free counselling services, access to My Possible Self app, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounted Tastecard.
• Length‑of‑service reward giving 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 relatives of staff.
• Referral bonus, payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental leave, pension options.

Application Process

We hire on a first‑come, first‑served basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is hired.

EEO & Background Checks

All successful applicants will undertake employment reference checks and an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.