Centre Manager

Positions available in Glasgow, Paisley, Edinburgh, Ayr, Stirling, London, Chatham (Kent), Canterbury, Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Brighton, Colchester, Gloucester, Keele, Malibu, Miami, New York and Dublin.

Total Salary: £887.39 per week*

Accommodation included

Duration:
Summer 2026

Reports to:

St Andrew’s College Senior Management Team/Area Coordinator(s)

• Ability to organise and manage own work
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
• Demonstrate initiative towards taking on extra tasks
• Enjoy working with children and teenagers from different cultures
• Ability to address large groups of young people
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Pass Disclosure Scotland/DBS/background checking/vetting procedures
• Maintain a smart personal appearance
• Experience of working with children
• Previous summer school experience
• Previous activity leading experience
• Ability to maintain long periods of physical activity
• Holiday pay included, USA & Ireland wages available upon request.

• Management experience in a summer school
• Managing multiple roles
• Understanding of the ELT sector
• Safeguarding training

The post of Centre Manager is residential and includes all meals and accommodation. The Centre Manager is responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the centre, establishing procedures and solving problems quickly and efficiently. As a residential position, duties will include supervising students on activities, in their residences and during mealtimes and free time. The Centre Manager must be aware of everything that is happening at the centre and keep communication channels with the area coordinator(s) and Senior Management team.

The Centre Manager will guide and support all staff in implementing the programme and provide the necessary resources to achieve the set objectives laid out in the St Andrew’s College Language Schools Policies and Procedures. The Centre Manager role is a senior management position, and you should expect a demanding workload. You will be monitoring all aspects of the programme.

• Management of the centre to ensure that a high-quality programme is delivered, following our guidelines closely.
• Coordinating and supporting the academic and activities programmes, ensuring that they are linked.
• Leading the centre’s Management Team and ensuring effective management of all staff.
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with staff, clients, and venue staff.
• Safety and welfare of all employees and students.
• Quality assuring and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Managing the provision of good customer service according to customer needs.
• The teaching and activity programmes are successfully integrated.
• Co‑ordinate the day-to-day running of the centre.
• High levels of performance are maintained.

• The centre office is always functioning and secure.
• The state of premises, equipment and resources is monitored throughout the course.
• Meeting and greeting each group or individual on their arrival, ensuring that all passengers are accounted for, that they have all their personal belongings with them, and are shown to the correct coach. Assist with the loading of the luggage as necessary.
• Leading student induction talks on arrival and assist in allocating students to their accommodation. Participate at Certificate Ceremony and thank students and group leaders. Ensure that all policies for the welfare and protection of children are understood by students and adhered to by all staff.
• Oversee organisation packed meals, staffing, and special arrangements at the centre. Confirm details with student/Group Leader.
• Maintaining student discipline in residences, liaising with Group Leaders. Record all damages and report to Group Leaders and site representatives immediately.
• Overall monitoring of students’ attendance and punctuality.
• Operate the office safe and store groups’ passports, deposits and other monies as required by group leaders.
• Controlling expenditure of any allocated budget, managing cash floats following specific procedures and maintaining…