Centre Manager in Cambridge

Role Overview

Learning Curve Group (LCG) 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, employability skills, and pathways to rewarding careers in the British Armed Forces. As a Centre Manager at LCG you will lead your team to outstanding results, drive excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure sessions are interactive, engaging, and well‑planned.

Duties

• Leadership & Management
  • Take the lead on all centre administration as per the Operational Excellence Framework (OEF) and manage the following returns: Weekly Checks / Returns – ICT, Registers, Bursary, Programme, Asset Returns, TAM, Staff Recruitment, Welfare, Facebook, MD Memo, Quality, FCA System.
• Teaching & Learning
  • Ensure staff and self are up to date with subject knowledge and deliver challenging lessons.
  • Maintain up‑to‑date industrial knowledge by attending Reserve Training Camps/Events, Look at Life, Familiarisation with Acquaint Days, and Assessment Centres annually.
  • Promote MPCT/Learning Curve Group values during all lessons.
  • Use assessment to inform learners and provide timely support to maximise improvement.
  • Ensure lessons effectively check learning and offer directed support.
  • Prepare demanding lessons that enable learners to realise their potential.
  • Deliver lessons covering both physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Use resources that reflect and value learner diversity.
  • Identify and support learners falling behind, setting challenging individual targets.
  • Support development of Maths & English for all learners.
  • Track work experience via the FCA in England.
  • Deliver learner induction and interview new recruits.
  • Maintain MPCT MIS Inspire with learner details and performance tracking.
  • Complete progress reviews to support learner educational development.
  • Deliver physical training using the MPCT bib system at appropriate intensity.
  • Deliver Military Training (MTD) following the military skills portfolios scheme of work in a cyclical manager.
  • Listen to learner and parent views to improve teaching and learning.
  • Attend regular training on teaching and learning provided by MPCT / LCG.
• Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare
  • Create an environment that encourages respectful debate and discussion.
  • Celebrate learner achievements to positively impact attitudes to learning.
  • Provide learners, customers, and colleagues with support, advice, and guidance.
  • Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours.
  • Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent, and Health and Safety policies.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Performance Expectations
  • Meet 60 key performance indicators, with targets: Engagement 90%, Attendance 90%, Retention 90%, Qualifications 90%, Progressions 90%, Military Progressions 40%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a uniformed service (army, navy, air force).
• Military or civilian Physical Training qualification.
• GCSE Maths & English qualification (essential).
• Knowledge of vocational qualifications or the education sector.
• Teaching qualification or experience of teaching/instructing.
• Experience working with young people.
• We encourage applications from candidates who do not meet 100% of the essential criteria.

Benefits

• 36‑hour week for all full‑time employees (15:30 finish on Friday).
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Opportunity to buy & sell an additional 5 days each year.
• Leave increments based on length of service (starting at 2 years).
• Healthcare Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Ikea Scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme.
• Paid volunteer day each year.
• Student / Teacher Discount.
• Uniform.
• Head Office Perks:
  • Electric car charging points.
  • Free fruit, coffee and tea.
  • On‑site shower.
  • Prayer room on request or list of nearest worship places.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Recruitment Checks

Applicants must provide satisfactory references and prove eligibility to work in the UK. For this role we will conduct adverse media checks, DBS checks and may require information related to previous convictions. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify you unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow a risk assessment process to evaluate the relevance of any convictions.