Job Description
m2r Education are proud to be working with this British Council accredited provider of residential junior summer courses for groups of students aged 10 -18.
They operate junior summer schools for international students aged 10-18 years in nine locations across the UK: London, Hatfield, Bath, Edinburgh, Hull, Liverpool, Norwich, Colchester and Dorset. The schools are based on university or further education college campuses, all can offer residential accommodation and have teaching and leisure facilities on-site. Summer courses offer a balanced mix between learning in the classroom and learning during activities and on excursions.
They need a Centre Manager to ensure the international students have an amazing summer on the program, including the successful execution of the academic and activities programmes. You will be needed from 20th June 2026 to 29th July 2026. This is a residential role, evening and weekend work required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall delivery of the summer school, ensuring both academic and activity programmes run smoothly and to a high standard
- Manage and support senior staff (Director of Studies & Activity Manager) and oversee all centre staff
- Oversee day-to-day operations including student arrivals, departures, accommodation, and centre set-up
- Build strong relationships with host venues, group leaders, and clients to ensure a seamless experience
- Monitor feedback, resolve issues quickly, and ensure high levels of student and client satisfaction
- Manage centre finances, including petty cash, budgets, and cost control
- Take full responsibility for safeguarding, health & safety, and student welfare across the centre
Minimum Requirements:
- Good standard of education with an ESL qualification desirable
- Experience of working in an ESL Summer School
- Management experience within a Summer School setting
- Financial, operational, management, diplomacy and problem-solving skills
- Enhanced DBS on update service (if you do not have this, one will be applied for on your behalf)
- Right to Work in the UK
- Genuine interest in working with young people
- Ability to cope with long working hours
- Ability to work in multiple buildings in potentially widespread campus
- Extremely professional and customer focussed
Rate:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
- Full board accommodation included
For safeguarding purposes, an Enhanced DBS check is required for all staff and if living overseas a valid police clearance certificate is additionally required. Two professional references will also be required for all staff.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within 10 working days of submission then please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
Contact us for more details.
