Summer School Centre Manager

Wishford Schools; Westonbirt, Hatherop; On-site; GBP 46,569 - 58,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Free parking on site

Fully paid DBS check

Advanced safeguarding training

First aid training

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Centre Manager to lead the Westonbirt and Hatherop Castle Summer Schools in 2026. This residential role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality summer programs, and managing staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications such as advanced safeguarding and first aid training, as well as experience working with children. The position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to safety and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include advanced safeguarding and first aid training.
• Experience working with children and overseeing summer school centres is required.
• Skills include fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the summer school centre.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
• Manage staff duties and monitor performance.
• Report regularly to the Director of Summer Schools.
• Ensure operation aligns with budget.

Skills

Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)

Education

Advanced safeguarding qualification

First Aid training

TEFLI qualification (CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or similar)

TEFLQ qualification (DELTA, Trinity DipTESOL or similar)

Job description

Hatherop Castle School, Hatherop, GloucestershireWestonbirt School, Tetbury

We are looking for an outstanding Centre Manager to lead the delivery of Westonbirt Summer School and Hatherop Castle School Summer School. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience to oversee the delivery of our high quality summer school, supporting staff members and offering students, parents and agents outstanding customer service.

The post holder will report to the Director of Summer Schools and will line manage staff in their centre.

The following vacancy is available for summer 2026:

Westonbirt School

Dates: 05/07/26 – 02/08/26

Paid induction dates: 01/07/26 – 04/07/26

This role is residential

Hatherop Castle School

Dates: 05/07/26 – 02/08/26

Paid induction dates: 01/07/26 – 04/07/26

This role is residential

Please confirm which location you will be applying for when submitting your application.

NB: Induction period is paid at £11.77 (18-20 years old) or £14.69 (21 + years old) per hour (including holiday pay).

HOURS, SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a demanding job with long days and on-call times, and with up to 60 hours of work a week.

Post holders will work on six out of seven days a week.

The weekly wage is £1,150 (including holiday pay).

Benefits include:

• Accommodation
• Free parking on site
• Fully paid DBS check
• Advanced safeguarding training
• First aid training

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The post holder will oversee the day-to-day operation of the summer school centre.

Operational oversight:

To assume overall responsibility for the operation of the centre, ensuring the delivery of a high quality summer programme, in line with the ethos of the school, as well as the programme specifications and guidance from the summer schools team.

Welfare and safety:

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff, planning ahead and reacting to emerging needs appropriately.

Communication: To be approachable and maintain a positive and proactive attitude towards colleagues a customers, including students, parents, group leaders and agents.

Staff management:

To assign duties to staff members on the weekly rota, monitor their performance, identify and react to development needs and provide feedback to them.

Reporting:

To report on the operation of the centre to the Director of Summer Schools on a regular basis, and to communicate any issues and requests in a timely manner.

Finances:

To ensure that the centre’s operation remains in line with any budget assigned.

Other duties:

To undertake any other relevant duties pertaining to the summer school provision, as reasonably requested.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

• Advanced safeguarding qualification
• First Aid training
• TEFLI qualification (CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or similar)
• TEFLQ qualification (DELTA, Tritinity DipTESOL or similar)

Experience:

• Experience working with children
• Experience overseeing a high quality a summer school centre
• Experience leading a range of sports and other free time activities

Skills:

• Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)

To apply, please read the full candidate pack, and apply using our online application form.