Education Centre Manager Wolverhampton

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in Wolverhampton is seeking an Education Centre Manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team. You'll utilize KPIs to improve performance, foster a supportive environment, and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards. With a starting salary between £31,250 and £33,750 per annum, this full-time permanent role offers numerous perks, including flexible holidays and staff discounts. Join us to make a meaningful difference in children's lives and empower educational success.

Benefits

27 flexible holiday days

Paid days for personal celebration

Private health insurance

Referral bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent problem solver who approaches challenges logically and creatively.
• Adaptable to changing environments while remaining resilient.
• Effective communicator, able to express ideas clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Use KPIs to diagnose and improve center performance.
• Inspire and lead a team to succeed and unlock potential.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Communication

Leadership

Self-awareness

Job description

Make your mark as an Education Centre Manager!

The Role

What you’ll do:

• Use a variety of KPIs and performance measures to confidently 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 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, empower your team to do the same, and ensure the centre is compliant with Ofsted and company safeguarding requirements.
• Diagnose areas of opportunity to grow the centre membership and increase profitability, and 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 appropriate educational recommendations from prospect to member, ensuring they make great progress and you deliver exceptional service.

We are looking for someone who is:

• 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 taking effective action based on information and judgement.

What it means to be a leader at Explore Learning

At Explore Learning we empower every staff member to be a leader, from tutors to the Senior Leadership Team. Our leaders create clarity, lead with trust, guide and empower others to achieve ambitious goals, act boldly, inspire curiosity, unlock individual potential and drive meaningful progress with a lasting impact.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Rewarding purpose‑driven role centred on making a real difference to children’s lives.
• Autonomy with impact – own the success of your centre and influence profitability, member growth and local reputation.
• Self‑development – high‑quality training and abundant opportunities for personal growth.
• Teamwork fuels innovation and growth – collaborate closely with talented peers in a strong culture of communication.
• Dynamic environment – every day is different, and you’ll utilise your skills proactively and strategically.

Logistics

Location: You will be based at our Explore Learning Wolverhampton centre full‑time for 6 months as a maternity cover role, and be offered a permanent centre within a reasonable commuting distance thereafter.

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

Contract: Full‑time, permanent contract

Working Hours: a typical week

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

Please note: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately we are not able to offer any form of sponsorship.

Additional Perks

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

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

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.