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United Kingdom , London King’s, London Uxbridge, Reading, Guildford, Worcester, Dover, Oxford, Edinburgh

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Job Description:

The Centre Director is the senior on-site manager responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and successful delivery of the MLA Move Language Ahead Summer Programme at an assigned centre. The role ensures the highest standards of student welfare, safeguarding, academic delivery, and operational management, while maintaining full compliance with MLA policies, host institution regulations, and local legal requirements. The Centre Director provides strategic and operational leadership to all centre staff and acts as the primary point of contact between MLA Head Office, students, staff, host institutions, and external stakeholders. This role is critical to ensuring a safe, enriching, and high-quality educational and cultural experience for international students.

Job Responsibility:

  • Complete all required, paid training/induction meetings prior to and during the programme.
  • Review itineraries and become knowledgeable with all aspects of the programme.
  • Assume full responsibility for the planning, organisation, and daily operation of the summer programme centre.
  • Review risk assessments and monitor that the are carried out effectively.
  • Provide clear leadership, direction, and support to all academic, welfare, and operational staff.
  • Foster a professional, inclusive, and positive working environment aligned with MLA values.
  • Ensure the centre operates efficiently, safely, and in line with agreed budgets and resources.
  • Use the MLA software effectively.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and professional Centre Office.
  • Work with the management team and Head Office to ensure all day-to-day centre operations and programme components are properly planned and delivered.
  • Attend meetings with Group Leaders and MLA Managers.
  • Ensure the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all students at all times.
  • Implement and enforce MLA safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and behaviour policies.
  • Respond effectively to student welfare concerns, incidents, medical issues, and emergencies.
  • Liaise with parents/guardians, agents, and Head Office regarding serious welfare or disciplinary matters.
  • Ensure appropriate supervision ratios and duty cover are maintained at all times.
  • Oversee the academic programme in collaboration with academic management staff.
  • Lead the recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing support of centre staff.
  • Manage staff rotas, duty schedules, and time off in line with operational needs.
  • Conduct regular staff meetings, briefings, and performance check-ins.
  • Address staff conduct, performance, and disciplinary matters professionally and promptly.
  • Ensure all staff comply with safeguarding requirements, codes of conduct, and role expectations.
  • Be sensitive to staff needs and feedback, and ensure they are being heard and addressed.
  • Promote the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the Safeguarding Policy

Requirements:

  • Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If you’re based outside the UK, also a Criminal Record Check form your country of residence
  • Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references.
  • Be proficient in the use of IT
  • Experience working with international students and multicultural teams
  • Experience liaising with host institutions or accommodation providers
  • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice

Nice to have:

  • Summer School experience in the UK or in Ireland.
  • Proven experience in a senior management role within a summer school, international education, or residential programme
  • Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget
  • First Aid certificate
  • Teaching, academic management, or EFL/ESL background
  • Demonstrated experience in safeguarding, student welfare, and pastoral care
What we offer:
  • Paid training and induction.
  • Work as part of a strong team and gain experience
  • Opportunities for professional development e.g. appraisals, opportunities for promotion
  • Complimentary room and full board as part of the compensation package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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