Residential Centre Manager - YL Summer Contract 2025

Do you have a proven track record in leadership? Can you deliver operational excellence? Are you passionate about providing outstanding educational experiences for young people? If this sounds like you, we’d love you to join our team of Centre Managers running one our five UK based residential young learner courses this summer.

As a Centre Manager, you will:

• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the centre according to established standards and objectives.
• Manage the course budget and finances.
• Work collaboratively with the host school, sales team, parents and agents to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Ensure an excellent overall experience for students.
• Oversee the supervision, support and discipline of students, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
• Induct and provide leadership to all course staff, establishing a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Be on call and respond to emergencies as they arise, demonstrating quick thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ensure the well-being and safeguarding of students is prioritised at all times.

We are looking for candidates who are:

Leaders - You lead and inspire teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.

Responsible - You consistently prioritise the safety and well-being of our young learners and keep safeguarding at the heart of everything you do.

Organised - You thrive in high pressure situations and demonstrate a methodical and meticulous approach to tasks.

Approachable -  You are friendly and easy to approach and create an atmosphere where staff and  students feel able to share concerns or issues.

Culturally sensitive - You demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences and ensure an inclusive and respectful environment.

Enthusiastic - You are passionate about working with young people and providing outstanding educational experiences.

We are especially interested in hearing from candidates with expertise in any of the following areas:

• Previous management or leadership experience in an academic and/or residential environment
• Pastoral or welfare experience
• Safeguarding knowledge and experience

Bell is a leading language school and education provider delivering unforgettable learning experiences that transform lives. At Bell, we believe that English is more than a language. It's a stepping stone that will help you achieve your dreams. For over 70 years, we have provided unforgettable learning experiences to students and teachers from around the world, transforming the lives of over one million. Through our teaching approach we encourage students to aim high, exceed their learning goals and become confident users of the English language.

Our five Young Learner schools in Cambridge, Oxfordshire, Bristol and Hertfordshire provide both staff and students with excellent premises and facilities. As well as a competitive salary, staff will also benefit from:

• Free onsite accommodation and all meals provided.
• Holiday pay (12.07% paid on top of salary for any accrued but untaken holiday).
• Company paid induction upon arrival onsite.
• Full training and ongoing support, providing opportunities for future career growth and promotions.
• The opportunity to work in a diverse, multicultural environment, with students and staff from across the globe.
• Free access to excursions and activities, including trips to London, Cambridge and Brighton.
• Company paid Enhanced DBS check.
• Discount of 50% on a future CELTA course after successful completion of a full summer contract.