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’re looking for a confident, people-first leader to run one of our education centres. You’ll take full ownership of service delivery, new member acquisition, team culture and your centre’s growth. You’ll build 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, this is the role for you.
The Role
You’ll lead all aspects of centre performance, including:
A Day in the Life
You’ll balance hands-on educational leadership with operational excellence.
What we’re looking for:
You inspire and empower your team to perform at their best, cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability
Why you’ll love working with us
Purpose: Make a real difference to children’s confidence, skills, and futures every day
Ownership: Run your own centre with autonomy and 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’ll tackle 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:
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 discounted Tastecard.
Take advantage of our referral bonus offering, payroll giving scheme, enhanced parental leave, and pension options.
Logistics
Location: You will be based at our Explore Learning centre full-time.
Starting salary: £31,250 - £33,750 PA salary depending on experience.
*Those working at centres in the London area will receive an additional uplift to their annual pay between £1000 and £3500 due to London weighting.
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
*working hours may vary from 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 be required. Unfortunately, we cannot offer 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.
