Centre Manager in Aldershot

Learning Curve Group is a growing company that recently acquired MPCT, bringing military academies to a total of 34 across England and Wales. We offer unique training in vocational qualifications and employability skills, helping learners prepare for rewarding careers in the British Armed Forces.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management
  • Take the lead on all centre administration as per the Operational Excellence Framework (OEF).
  • Manage weekly returns: ICT, registers, bursary, programme, asset returns, TAM, staff recruitment, welfare, Facebook, MD memo, quality, FCA System.
• Teaching & Learning
  • Ensure you and your staff keep subject knowledge up to date and lessons are challenging.
  • Attend annual training events such as Reserve Training Camps, Look at Life, Familiarisation with Acquaint Days, and Assessment Centres.
  • Promote MPCT/Learning Curve Group values in all lessons.
  • Use assessment to inform learners and check learning systematically.
  • Prepare demanding lessons that enable learners to realise their potential.
  • Deliver curriculum covering physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Ensure resources reflect the diversity of learners’ experience.
  • Identify learners who are falling behind and support them to catch up.
  • Set challenging individual targets for all learners.
  • Support development of Maths and English.
  • Track work‑experience via the FCA system and confirm learners engage with partner employers.
  • Deliver learner induction and interview potential new recruits.
  • Maintain up‑to‑date MPCT MIS entries and track performance, qualifications, attendance, and progress.
  • Complete progress reviews to support learner development.
  • Deliver physical training using the MPCT bib system at appropriate intensity.
  • Deliver Military Training (MTD) following the military skills portfolio scheme.
  • Listen to learner and parent views to improve teaching and learning.
  • Attend regular training on teaching and learning provided by MPCT/Learning Curve Group.
• Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare
  • Create an environment where learners can discuss and debate respectfully.
  • Celebrate learner achievements to positively impact attitude to learning.
  • Provide support, advice, and guidance to learners, customers, and colleagues.
  • Act in line with company values and expected behaviours.
  • Comply with safeguarding, prevent and health‑and‑safety policies.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Performance Targets – Measure success by six key performance indicators: Engagement 90%, Attendance 90%, Retention 90%, Qualifications 90%, Progressions 90%, and Military Progressions 40%.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a uniformed service (army, navy, air force) – minimum of 3 years.
• Military or civilian physical training qualification.
• Desirable: GCSE Maths & English qualification.
• Knowledge of vocational qualifications or the education sector.
• Teaching qualification or experience of teaching or instructing.
• Experience working with young people.
• Knowledge of Nepalese culture (desired).

Benefits

• 36‑hour week for all full‑time employees.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy and sell additional 5 days each year.
• Length‑of‑service annual leave increments starting at 2 years.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Tech scheme.
• Ikea scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Paid volunteer day each year.
• Student / teacher discount.
• Uniform.

Additional Perks at Head Office

• Electric car charging points.
• Free fruit, coffee and tea.
• On‑site shower.
• Prayer room on request.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident Leader status, and other covenants to ensure a fair and inclusive workplace.

Recruitment Checks Success will require satisfactory references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK, adverse media checks, a DBS check, and disclosure of any relevant convictions. A previous conviction does not automatically disqualify applicants unless they are barred from working with children or adults.