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very rewarding seeing the positive impact you have on a child's learning
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The atmosphere. No 2 days would be the same. Each day brings a new challenged which brings a lot of excitement for the role. The company also supports in the best way and is always looking for positive changes which helps with making the role more enjoyable.
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Working with the children to improve their confidence in their studies. The tutor team are wonderful and it’s lovely to help them develop in their roles.
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I cannot overstate how the company culture really works for us. In the Explore At Home virtual team especially, there is a strong drive towards innovating and pioneering new ideas. The feedback form is open 24/7 for your thoughts, anonymous or otherwise. There are Diversity and Inclusion networks, regular training and many opportunities for internal promotion. Wellbeing is a genuine priority and you have wellbeing leave in a salaried position. Everyone is honest with each other about what works for them and doesn't.
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- Great starting salary for grads, assuming you're in London. Pay scales are determined by length of service, so if you manage to stick around you'll get a rise in the new year.
- If you're lucky, you'll get a great co worker as your other centre manager.
- Seeing the kids have those 'lightbulb' moments, where they finally get a new concept or master a tricky skill.
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Relationships with the families and seeing the children progress.
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The children and their families! It's amazing to hear so many different stories and grow a relationship with each person.
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Being a part of a child's journey through education and seeing members excel and overcome challenges.
Being able to coach, train and develop new tutors coming into the role.
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The children, staff, and families. No matter who it is that you speak with in connection with this company; they all have an infectious smile and supportive tone.
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Allows you to manage your own centre and gives you a high level of responsibility and ability to make autonomous decisions.
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The colleagues are always friendly and helpful and make it feel like a nice place to be
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The team I work with. Making a difference to so many children’s lives. Making customers happy and seeing the real difference we make!
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Member interactions, working with the children, getting involved with the community and local schools, leading a team with a shared vision.
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the people and their support. There are plenty of training opportunities to keep everyone in the loop and engaged. 11am starts can be helpful for those who are not morning people
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The team
Consistent good training and support
Team work
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The best thing about the job is the relationships that you develop with the customers and with your colleagues and staff. The role changes daily, so it constantly provides a new challenge.
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Satisfaction that you are making a difference on children’s and families lives
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- working with children and helping them achieve their goals
- delivering a good service to wonderful families and getting to know them
- managing a team of tutors
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Working with incredible people across all aspects of the company.
Excellent training and company invests a lot in its employees.
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How rewarding it is working with children for such good pay
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I love the team and everyone who works here because everyone cares so much about each other and their wellbeing. I can quite honestly say it’s the best place I’ve ever worked and the support I’ve received every day and throughout tough times I’ve encountered has been amazing. I also love being in the central team and getting involved in the whole tutor journey and how we can improve processes and the whole tutor experience.
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Lots of different skills utilised and many different transferable skills for future development. Flexibility in marketing strategies.
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Working with children. The day is broken up so don’t get bored. No day is the same.
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- Get to do a range of different things, no day is the same
- Seeing some of the great progress members can make
- Working with a great team of tutors everyday and helping them develop
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The children are amazing, as are the tutors. Good progression from tutor to Assistant Director to Centre Director. Good level of responsibility.
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Passionate about supporting children, get to see the difference we make to children, families and tutors
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Every day is something different and trying to dig into what's causing issues/how we can fix them is challenging but rewarding once you get there.
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Working with children and building good relationships with parents. Being able to lead a team, helping to create a great centre
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The best thing about my role is the people I work with every day. I am very fortunate to find myself within a region who is very supportive of each others development and success.
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Take a lead and charge- organise and help the centre managers following my experience as an assistant director.
Being a positive role model for children.
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The children keep it really engaged and fun, you get the train a lot of staff
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Meeting new families on a weekly basis
Interacting with children daily
Warm and welcoming staff feel across the whole company
Region clusters - weekly meetings and can reach out anytime for support. You’re never alone as a centre
Training Opportunities available
Tutor training
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-> Colleagues and team
-> The day-to-day enjoyment of the role
-> Meeting and speaking with people all across the UK
-> Working hours
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Working with children, responsibility for growing our centre
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Building relationships with members and their families and getting to see the progress each member is making and the positive impact you are having on their success.
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I am part of a wonderful supportive team who are always ready to help each other. It is really heartwarming when tutors are very grateful for how much we are trying to help them in their quest to become a fully fledged tutor as soon as possible.
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Seeing families grow and children thrive with our support. Demonstrating pupil’s progress and celebrating success with the families.
Working with tutors to help them develop their teaching skills.
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Making and impact and creating great young people through the service we provide. Making great friends and supporting others.
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- You feel listened to and your thoughts/feedback is valued, not just by your direct line manager but even by the company directors at the very top. They join meetings 2-3 times a year to give a bigger company update but there is also a page in which you can submit your feedback to the company's Head of People and you receive a response within a couple of working days.
- There is clear career progression. I joined the company as a 16 year old on a part-time tutor role whilst at college. I grew to love my job and wanted to continue to climb the company. I expressed this to my managers at the time and they aided my development with this, allowing me to shadow what their role is and adding additional responsibility to my role.
- The training is of a very high standard. The company have an in-house L&D team that deliver classroom trainings and virtual trainings. I like having the opportunity to assign myself on to these as and when I feel applicable but line managers also pass on their recommendations. The company primarily follow a 70/20/10 model of on the job training, utilising a feedback culture with others, and then external/formal training. I am currently doing a level 6 diploma in management and leadership practice and a lot of the 'top managerial tips' I am learning about, I have already previously learnt through Explore Learning.
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The opportunities for personal development are so vast and you really can reach out to anyone at Explore and they will be more than happy to support you. The people in the company are really lovely and it’s a ‘we’re all in it together’ kind of environment.
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Great environment and lovely people. Lots of support from colleagues/management and opportunities to develop. The service we offer is high quality so it makes it enjoyable to speak with our clients.
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The daily interactions between our families, the colleagues that surround me throughout the company and the constant opportunity to develop myself.
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My colleagues! I come to work every day and have such a great team around me that I feel supported and happy every day of the week, I never dread coming into work!
Also, the feedback we get from parents and members of the public about how much of an impact we have had and how their child is excelling educationally is so rewarding.
The amazing social aspects of the role, from the Summer Party to the RADS!
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The role provides a variety of interesting and challenging tasks that provide valuable insight to whoever they are for.
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Working with really incredible people across all aspects of the company. The knowledge and expertise across the company and the time they invest in training their staff is amazing.
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Write down all your qualities on paper!
Interview Advice:
Be yourself!
Assistant Director, Cenre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Explore Learning has a growth mindset - if you don't know what that is, look it up! It doesn't just apply to the students. The most important thing is that you show passion, receptiveness to feedback, and the ability to reflect. Everything else, they are happy to teach you. Your development will be continuous and prioritised. They want to get the most out of you, and they want you to get the most out of Explore. If you're applying for a management position, you will need experience in the role, but you can also promote into management from a tutor position, and a tutor position is entry level. You can go as far as you drive yourself - don't be afraid to show ambition!
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Interviews are mostly held virtually for this position. Make sure you have a professional background, minimal noise, etc. Show your non-verbal communication skills; really give big gestures and expressions. They will ask about your experience and why you are there, and then probably pinpoint areas they aren't sure of from your application and answers so far. E.g., showtime (when the members are having lessons) is very busy. You have a report due to the finance team that has to be done tonight, but an upset parent comes in while you are working on it. What do you do?
Tip: Consider the structure of Explore as a business. Our members have to come first! And if you aren't sure of the answer, you can always say, "I would ask for advice."
Service Delivery Manager, Explore At Home at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Start with an awesome cover letter! There's several phases to the interview, but Explore actually do read your cover letter and will ask you questions, so make sure it's relevant, but also gives them a good idea of who you are.
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You'll have an in-person interview or online interview depending on location, majority being in-person now. This will be with the centre manager and regional manager, likely both of whom you'll be working with closely if you get the job! They're not expecting you to know everything off the bat, but you will need to think on your feet with scenario questions, and to give your opinion on the centre environment/how it runs etc.
Assistant Director, Centre Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice: Ask about career progression opportunities.
Interview Advice: Sales is a big part of the brand so say you are excited by sales and are performance driven.
Assistant Director, Centre Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice: Do as much research as you can on what Explore Learning is about. Also what each responsibility for your role is and examples of how that would be when you've been hired.
Interview Advice: Be as authentic and genuine as you can be. There is no such thing as a "right answer" (aside from certain questions), so just be you. For every question that you don't fully understand, ask for it to be broken down, examples etc. Always relate your past work to what you're going for now (being a babysitter, nanny, tutor, coach etc is all involving children, so that relates to the role as well).
Assistant Director, Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Showcase how you can make an impact as an Assitant Director, and what qualities and skills you can bring that will drive performance as a business, as well as providing the best customer service for our families.
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Show passion and enthusiasm for the role by having a 'can do' attitude and acknowledging all information given.
Assistant Director, Explore Learning – Palmers Green at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Show your passion! Share your love for learning, nurturing, educating and developing.
Centre Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Ensure you thoroughly research what the role actually entails. The role is highly challenging for a number of reasons and the hours are unsociable. Most people in the company will agree that they dont have much of a social life or a work life balance so only apply if this is something you are truly willing to give up.
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Be aware of the various sides to the role, its not just about education and tutoring, but the role is also largely sales heavy and requires you to have a level of commercial awareness and seasonal trends, so may be worth researching more about this as you will get questions asked about how you can hit your monthly goals.
Centre Director, Private Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Apply if you're okay with managing children or enjoy teaching
Interview Advice:
Be genuine and let your personality shine here
Assistant Director, Islington Management team at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Really consider why you want to work for Explore Learning and consider our mission and vision! Consider what you can bring to the role and how you can make a difference to each child that you encounter.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself! Show ability to learn and develop yourself. They are not looking for a polished individual but someone who is willing to learn! Also have to show you are passionate about working with children and managing people.
Centre Director, Centre management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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There is so much information on the career webpage so do your research before applying.
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At the end of the day, it is a customer facing role, so your priority should always be the customer in scenario based questions.
Centre Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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show passion for growth and learning
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be enthusiastic and motivated
Centre Director, Education at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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No job role is inferior- give full details of what you have done and the experiences you have had.
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Be yourself, answer honestly!
Onboarding, HR at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Think about what it is exactly that you can bring to the role - highlight the key skills you have in relation to the role objectives and give examples of how you could meet them.
Interview Advice:
The questions are real life scenario questions, in order to answer them well and in a detailed manner, try to do some research into the centre you are applying for. An example is I knew the centre I was applying for needed to become a bigger part of the community so discussed this and how I would grow the business using this.
Assistant Director, Education at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
To research the company values beforehand so they understand the vision and role. To have experience with tutoring, UK education knowledge and to explain their adaptability, initiative and resilience
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To showcase their passion, receptiveness to feedback, and integrity. To ask lots of questions regarding the day-to-day of explore and what their job role consists of. To ask for clear expectations on what they need to do. Questions you will be asked can vary from 1. What would you do if you heard a tutor make an inappropriate or racist comment? 2. What avenues would you seek to drive centre growth and performance
Centre director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Consider the importance of delivering on goals and being self-driven for your development
Centre Director, Centre Managers at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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You must like children and customer service
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We arent looking for a corporate robot. Be yourself and let your love of children and learning shine through
Assistant director, Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Show passion and enthusiasm for the role as everyone who works here are so hard working and passionate about what we do!
HR Onboarding Coordinator, HR at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Be yourself! Show your passion for helping children fall in love with learning.
Lead Service Delivery Manager, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Show your passion and how you will make a difference eg what skills you have or what ideas you have
Interview Advice:
Show confidence and knowledge of assertive language to help drive sales eg role play of trying to book a trial at an RMU
Centre Director, Education at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Make sure to add lots of experience about ways you have worked with children or supported members of the community especially volunteering based roles.
Interview Advice:
Make sure you show your passion for the role and add detail to your answers, as well as discussing what skills you as an individual could bring to a centre based or remote working environment.
Project Support Tester, Project Development at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Talk about your experience with leadership or working in a team. Also talk about working with children
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Try and draw on any experience you have leading or being a leader. Think about times you worked effectively as a team
Assistant Director, Centre management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be honest about what you can handle. This role expects a lot form people so if it's something you are not feeling up to it, don't go for it.
Do plenty of research about the role before submitting any application.
Interview Advice:
Try to really show off your personality in your interview, showcase your passion and people skills as these are elements that can set you apart from other interviewees .
Come to your interview with times you have been proactive and/or shown initiative and it's had a positive outcome. We want to hear about you being successful.
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Application Advice:
Ensure you are serious about tutoring because students need your support more than ever.
Interview Advice:
Stay calm, focused and enjoy yourself as that is what the role is about.
on call supervisor, Education at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show your key skills and how you want to make an impact
Interview Advice:
Where do you want the children you teach / the centre you manage to be in 6 months, a year? Think about your impact
Centre Director, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Prior to applying have a look at their website for all Explore Learning has to offer. Will you fit in? Have you got the skills to match the role?
As well as all the training and support available it is great if like myself you really have the passion and drive to do well.
My teaching skills and experiences really fitted in nicely with the Assistant Director role and in fact the tutor role (had I gone for this).
Interview Advice:
Be yourself - they really are looking for your personality to shine through. Try and be as relaxed and transparent as possible. Talk about your passions as well as how you’d fit in to the company.
Types of questions asked:
How would your skills match the role?
Why have you chosen Explore Learning?
Name a time you’ve worked in a pressurised environment and how you’ve overcome this.
Scenario type questions based on children’s learning and how you would support them.
Small maths and English test
Whilst working and in the social spaces etc during interview, try and mingle with the candidates and be friendly. This social aspect is crucial to the role as you’ll be facing parents/carers’ on a regular basis.
Assistant Director, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
-> Ensure your passions come across!
Interview Advice:
-> Be yourself - don’t over think, just be authentic and bring your true passions to the role
Recruitment Co-ordinator, Recuritment at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Communication and relationship building are key. Show your personality.
Interview Advice:
They have strengths based approach to development, so even if you don't have a specific skill/experience they are looking for, think about how you can use your current strengths to support you being successful in that skill/experience.
Show your personality.
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I am part of a small team so we all look out for one another. You must be a team player, and be willing to take on new and varied responsibilities as time goes on. The ability to prioiritise, and re-prioritise tasks is key. You must be comfortable managing your workload from home, and feel confident in reaching out to your colleagues across Teams for support, if required.
Interview Advice:
Be friendly and inquisitive - Explore Learning is full of the most wonderful colleagues I have ever worked with so really be yourself so they can see that you're a great fit for the team.
Onboarding Support, HR at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
My application was a little different to the usual as I was recommended to apply by a colleague so I don’t really have any advice!
Interview Advice:
Show you are passionate about the company. Care about education and demonstrate how you know it.
Assistant Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show your educational ability and passion for working with children, as well as a sense of business ownership. Something important at Explore is having a personal drive to develop and be better, so showing a willingness to improve/learn.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and show what an amazing person you are. Don’t give false promises, as you may be hired and end up not being right for the role. If it isn’t something you feel 100% passionate about then don’t apply.
Dual Centre Director, Centres at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The interview process is very much finding out about you. Interviewers want to see what an initial encounter would be like with a prospect, and so try to demonstrate this both in your application and interview! Written communication is key.
Interview Advice:
Be confident! As with the job itself, customers buy into you aswell as the service you offer. Some candidates are asked to reflect upon the role objectives on the spot, given to you prior to the interview. Some candidates are asked to give a presentation on how to meet those role objectives.
Assistant Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company's purpose, mission and vision statements. Ensure they align with your own and incorporate this in your application.
Interview Advice:
My biggest tip would be to focus on your 'why' and try to back up your responses with examples/experience. They would have already read your CV to try to move away from this and give a stronger insight as to who you are as a person, who you would be as an employee, and how you could have a meaningful impact within the company.
The interviews within themselves are professional but relaxed. They spend the first 10-15 minutes just getting to know you as a person and help settle your nerves.
Sales Lead Delivery Manager, Sales at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Express your love for what we do, which is inspiring children in their love of learning and beyond & being a good role model.
Interview Advice:
There are lots of scenario based questions - be honest with what you would actually do in these situations rather than what you think the interviewer would like to hear. They will be linked to different skills, such as time management, prioritising tasks or customer service - think of other times you have shown these skills
Assistant Director, Centre Manager at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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You don't need to know everything/have perfect experience, instead show enthusiasm and willingness to try new things/learn.
Assistant Director, Delivery at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Put the time in to learn about the company and its expectations and you’ll reap the reward.
Interview Advice:
Be prepared to revisit your core maths and english skills and enjoy meeting the wonderful team who make up Explore Learning.
Assistant Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure that you display who you are in your application. Don't just rely on academic qualifications, show what makes you an individual and why you'd be a perfect fit within the company.
Interview Advice:
Research the company as much as you can and much like the initial application, don't just rely on your academic achievements. Show who you are and make a good impression!
Also prepare to get stuck into some role play during your interview because interviews at Explore Learning often include a bit of impromptu acting!
Customer Support Advisor, Customer Support at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Try to show passion for the role and the company itself.
Interview Advice:
Research the company and ask relevant questions about it that you genuinely want the answer to.
Business Analyst, Finance at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Interview Advice:
Research the company's vision and values and think about how you can apply these to the role you're applying for. Be open, friendly and passionate about the company and role.
Financial Accountant, Finance at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Do your research on the company and where it wants to go. Be as commercially aware as possible.
Interview Advice:
Ask questions on what the future holds for the company. Be yourself let your passion for the company shine through.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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It is all about your personality and your 'train-ability'. You need to show willingness to be given feedback, and the ability to act on that feedback. You need to show your enthusiasm for multiple aspects of the role, and come across as honest and credible. You don't need to be a complete package, just show that you have the right attitude and the willingness to learn lots of new skills. And be resilient!
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company and the role extensively before applying.
Interview Advice:
When attending the centre interview allow your passion and enthusiasm to shine through. Don't be put off if staff seem overly friendly! The interview is very different to those that you might have experienced for other roles. If you get through to the assessment day at Head Office make sure that you have taken on your feedback from the previous interview and have prepared thoroughly.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Consider if you are passionate about the role- without passion you will not go very far. It is also important that as a candidate you are aware that the managerial role, along with many other aspects, is very target driven. Coming into the job and knowing this is key.
Assistant Director, North west at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Really learn about what the company stands for as if you buy into this then you will have the passion to succeed and you will love the role.
Centre Director, New Barnet at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be perky and friendly!
Interview Advice:
Be very friendly and personable. Make sure to say that you are sales driven.
Centre director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Only apply for the job if you think you will enjoy working the 11-8.
Take initiative with regards to your own personal development.
Interview Advice:
Be confident in how you will contribute to the business.
Centre Director, Hounslow at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show your passion for the company and confidence with leadership qualities. The company looks for people with confidence but also an ability to take on and act on feedback.
Interview Advice:
Prepare in advance - read up about the company and try and visit/see a centre beforehand if possible. There is a role play section which is good to prepare for, but ultimately they want you to be able to adapt and use your initiative in tricky situations.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Be prepared to be thrown in at the deep end but you will get so much back in return.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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A passion for working with children is paramount and wanting to make a difference. The role is extremely varied, and you will surprise yourself with exposure to new skills. The sales and marketing side is a huge part of the role, it is a unique opportunity to manage a business but do not be surprised by the responsibility that comes with this.
Interview Advice:
Showcase ability to build rapport.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Put in time and effort to make your application detailed and reflective of you.
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Be enthusiastic.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Be ready for early responsibility and have confidence talking to parents.
Interview Advice:
Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and to use your initiative.
Centre director, Heaton park at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Demonstrate how transferable your skills are.
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Interact with the kids.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Show your passion and drive.
Interview Advice:
Get stuck in when you are working with the kids in the centre.
Regional manager, East midlands at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Be enthusiastic and research the company well.
Interview Advice:
Show your passion for the role.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Be prepared for a career that you will put your heart and soul into. It is so much more than a job and you will need to become a product of the product. Be prepared for hard work, but recognition and benefits to match the work you put in.
Interview Advice:
The team are not looking for the finished product. Take on the extensive interview feedback and prove to the team how you can develop so you can benefit the company and young people's lives.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be prepared to work hard and become a business manager; this is not just a job in education it is in education management. Explore looks for personable people but you've got to show you're switched on too. Demonstrating initiative is key and you will need this by the bucket load if you get the role. It is a brilliant, hugely varied job different to any 9-5pm 'grad scheme' you will find; you'll work weekends and 11-8pm but it will be absolutley worth it if you have the passion for it!
Interview Advice:
Show you are personable but switched on from a business perspective. Initiative is key to demonstrate, as well as a lot of confidence.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Be aware that this is much more of a sales job than education as you will not be too involved in the tutoring- that is left to the assistant tutors. Your main role will be to grow the business and get lots of new members.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself. They are looking for the right kind of person. Let your personality shine through and don't be afraid of putting yourself forward and sharing ideas in group tasks at assessment day!
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make your personality shine through and show your initiative.
, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be organised with your responsibilities, block in time to do them before the build up.
Interview Advice:
Be confident, demonstrate leadership but also team work. Take on feedback and just enjoy it.
Assistant Director, Newcastle at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Only apply for this role in a location where you have support from family and friends as the hours are long and it is difficult to socialise.
Interview Advice:
Show that you would be confident when thrown into any situation. In the role play section, ask lots of questions throughout.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Clearly describe the confidence you have in sales and leadership. Those are the 2 main components that the recruiters are looking for.
Interview Advice:
Be confident! Show how you are eager to learn develop and grow. Be personable, if your interviewer loves you you can easily get through the first stage very easily. In the second stage you need to demonstrate your ability to build rapport and be persuasive.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Think about what transferable skills you have that demonstrate effective qualities of a leader.
Interview Advice:
There is a formal interview, a pre prepared presentation, a group activity and a numeracy challenge.
, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be business minded.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show your passion!
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and do a lot of research.
Assistant Director, Ruislip at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Working for Explore Learning requires great amounts of determination, positivity and resilience. I would say be prepared to have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders - it needs people who thrive under this pressure and who love the challenge of adapting to new situations.
Interview Advice:
Throw yourself into the initial centre interview - getting really stuck into working with the children is a great sign. It's important to be really prepared but also to let your personality come through.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Interview Advice:
Let your people skills shine through - ultimately that is what Explore is looking for.
Assistant Director, Beaconsfield at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be enthusiastic and caring in your application, showing your own personality and love of working with children. Remember it is a sales role so show your flexibility and adaptability too.
Interview Advice:
Be genuine and enthusiastic. Don't go out of your way to overshadow others and to appear too keen/ sales-y as this doesn't look good, and the role is all about your people skills!
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Come and visit a centre first!
Interview Advice:
Think about how you can make your skills transferable to what Explore offers.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be open to anything. You will need to be a confident, driven and enthusiastic person and someone who will respond well to feedback and not take yourself too seriously.
Interview Advice:
Don't be afraid to stand out. Interviewers look for someone with the right personality and attitude and not necessarily someone who has the perfect previous experiences.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show your passion and enthusiasm for working with children, alongside any leadership qualities.
Interview Advice:
Research the company! Show you understand their visions, values, and the importance of these.
Assistant Director, Greenwich at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Must have a love for working with children.
Understand that this is a business as well as education role so does involve management and sales.
Interview Advice:
Research the company.
Show passion for working with the company.
Be enthusiastic and confident.
Throughly prepare.
Ask questions to learn more.
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Application Advice:
Don't be afraid to show your personality a little. Explore is an amazing and friendly company, so show them you'll fit in. Don't neglect admin and customer service experience. It's tempting to focus on experience with children, but these are huge parts of the job and important to mention.
Interview Advice:
Prepare, prepare, prepare! Research the company, and know your stuff. Show that you don't want A job, you want THIS job. Show your passion for the company, and to progress within it. Passion for the job and confidence in your ability to learn and rise to the challenge; that's all they really want to see at this point. they know from your CV that you have the experience.
Assistant Director, Whitechapel at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Give specific examples of how your transferable skills will aid you in the role.
Interview Advice:
PERSONALITY. Remember it is an interview even when you are out for lunch. So ensure you stay professional! Show your personality and your ability to build rapport with everyone. Prepare for the role plays carefully but try not to be scripted.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Ensure you talk about transferable skills.
Assistant Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you read for a role that is different every single day. This is what I love about the job but some do not like the unpredictability. A day will include meetings, sales, visiting schools, supporting children with their learning, developing staff and much more.
Interview Advice:
Be confident. You must show passion not only for working with children but also for sales, marketing and Explore Learning as a company.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Know the company. Be able to talk about their successes and ways in which you could improve their performance. Understand the importance of our Visions and Values and keep them in mind whilst you answer your questions. Be aware of your weaknesses and don't be afraid to discuss them. Explore isn't looking to hire a perfect candidate, they're looking for a good fit for the company that has the potential to be a great employee.
Interview Advice:
Follow your instinct and answer the questions genuinely, particularly in the scenario based portion of the interview. Explore is such a customer and values based company that if your ethos doesn't match, you will struggle to sustain motivation if you get the job.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic.
Interview Advice:
Respond well to feedback and take it on board.
Be confident when answering questions.
Research the role and the company before you attend the interview and prepare notes for the interview and role play.
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Application Advice:
If you love kids, people, sales and doing the best that you can for kids and helping them then APPLY! It is hard work to begin with, training is the best. Don't take the job unless you really want to work with kids, manage a centre and everything that goes with that.
Centre Director, South West London at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Interview Advice:
Be prepared! Be confident completing role plays and throw yourself into everything.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Open and honest about your experiences but also weaknesses, the job comes with great training but show your passion and willingness to learn!
Interview Advice:
Take on feedback given and use it in the rest of your interview process! In the role there is continuous 360, feedback so they really look to see if you take this on board.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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The application process is really about whether you are right for the role and this is what the recruitment team try to assess. On the assessment day they can hire as many people as they think will be a great assistant directors. Therefore it is not competitive or cut throat, which allows you to be yourself.
Interview Advice:
Explore learning really live up to their core values. So have that in the front of your mind whenever you are asked a question.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be prepared for lots of responsibility and commitment. This is an amazing job and the first few months can be hard but it is worth it once you become a skilled educational professional and feel you are having an impact your staff and on how children are learning.
Interview Advice:
Positivity is very important but I think what is most important is credibility. Explore are looking for people who can have conversations and build relationships in a professional and meaningful way. Don't let the happy, shiny qualities of the company fool you too much- Explore is looking for professionals with substance as well as positivity!
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be prepared to be thrown in the deep end but also to develop your own skills further than what you thought was possible.
Interview Advice:
Show creativity and how you can be a positive and effective leader. It's important that you can demonstrate or draw upon experience that shows you can take on a challenge positively and turn it around.
Centre director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Invest in your development and ensure your manager is invested in it too.
Interview Advice:
Prepare, ask questions.
Centre director, North london at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be prepared for more sales than advertised.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Great company to work for. One of the best. Approach with an open mind as they don't always do things the way most companies would.
Interview Advice:
Make sure you know what's going on in the news world relating to the applied position. Make sure you are positive and upbeat.
Payroll and Pensions Supervisor, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Read the website fully.
Interview Advice:
Positive and have a go attitude.
, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Try to think about your skills and how you will be able to apply these to each area of the role, thinking of solid experiences/examples to draw upon.
Interview Advice:
Do lots of research before the interview to show how passionate you are about the company and don't be afraid to show how excited you are by the role. Let your personality shine through!
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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Be prepared for long days and working more than the 5 days a week at times. However, the rewards offered within the role are very much worthwhile and the self development opportunities are widespread and greatly beneficial.
Interview Advice:
Use the material provided to prepare for all aspects of the interview process. There is quite a long interview process, however it is required as this role can be very demanding from very early on. There are lots of role play elements so be prepared to show off your acting skills.
assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show your passion from the start, Explore are looking for the raw passion and not the knowledge you already have.
Interview Advice:
Show your enthusiasm, think about why you want this role and express that. Show how you interact with people as its a huge part of the role. Ask probing questions and tailor your responses to show how you can interact with people and enjoy the time with the kids, get stuck in and show your passion for helping them.
Assistant director, Manager at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be prepared for long days and working more than the 5 days a week at times. However, the rewards offered within the role are very much worthwhile, and the self development opportunities are widespread and greatly beneficial.
Interview Advice:
Use the material provided to prepare for all aspects of the interview process. There is quite a long interview process, however it is required as this role can be very demanding from very early on. There are lots of role play elements so be prepared to show off your acting skills.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you believe in Explore Learning's ethos - you will be promoting Explore Learning every day and if you don't believe in what we do then you won't enjoy the job! If you do then you will love it!
Interview Advice:
Be prepared! Do lots of research using the Explore Learning website.
Don't overprepare for the roleplay scenario as this will make you seem stilted.
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Application Advice:
Be confident and be yourself. There is frequent talk amongst people in the company of the "Explore Personality", which includes qualities like being friendly, personable, chatty and good at building rapport. The role demands a lot, with plenty to learn, so show you are willing to take on feedback, listen to others and striving to grow and drive. Research the company visions and values - these are hugely important! Don't be afraid to show leadership skills but in a positive way and do not steam roll others as it'll reflect negatively on you.
Interview Advice:
Practise talking about objects for a minute! Read carefully what they ask you to do, as you are likely to have to prepare something.
, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research fully in to the company and how they operate.
Think carefully about the mixture of job roles from sales to tuition.
Interview Advice:
What type of learner are you?
How would you manage a situation where you had two things to deal with, which is the priority?
Realistic goals.
Be adaptable but justify opinions.
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Application Advice:
Don't be overwhelmed by the vast array of roles and responsibilities handed to you early on. There is a lot but you'll be surprised how quickly things start to come together.
Assistant Director, Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Look in to the hourly rate. Annually it's a good wage - not when you break it down.
Interview Advice:
They want sales people. There is very little working with children.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Let your enthusiasm for working with children and people shine through, if communication is a skill of yours show it on your application and within the interviews as it is such an important skill to possess within the role.
Interview Advice:
Be confident and make sure you have an understanding of what Explore Learning does. As well as an understanding of how you feel you could benefit a centre by working there. Make sure you show you have good body language and communication skills at every opportunity.
centre director, tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Working for Explore Leaning you need to be a very lively person and always ready to help. It very important to understand the nature of the organisation as it involves working with kids.
, Finance at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Carefully look into the role and what it entails. You have to have a tough shell and be good at working under pressure.
Interview Advice:
Lots of scenario questions to do with customer service. Interview tip is to be yourself. They are looking for a certain type of personality to fit it with the companies ethos.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
One of the most rewarding jobs you will do, it is hard work but what you get out is the best experiences, early responsibility and lots of it. You will work one weekend day every week but as long as it works around your life then its great. - shopping on a Friday = less people around and more errands and a day for you. Really think about the location you want to work in, there are opportunities to move however work where you think you will be happy and settled. :)
Interview Advice:
Arrive early and Preparation is key, research the company and vision and values. Demonstrate passion for working with kids, your enthusiasm and ability to manage lots of tasks and work within a small team. Choose an area of the role you feel you would love and why. Ask questions - we know as we do the job!
Assistant director, Bradley Stoke, Bristol at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be prepared to be kept on your toes! If you love a challenge and unpredictability then this is the job for you! If you are conscientious and ambitious then be prepared to accept that you will not have the time to perform every responsibility/task to your high standards as the workload doesn't always allow for this. Also make sure you are passionate and dedicated enough to the Explore Learning cause and vision to endure the odd hours.
Interview Advice:
Do your research! Be passionate, ambitious and confident! Let your personality shine - they really do want to see the real you!
Assistant Director, Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Demonstrate initiative and assertiveness; both key to the AD role.
Interview Advice:
Show personality and be personable. Explore looks for relatable individuals who can build rapport and show professionalism at the same time.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Consider the range of responsibilities within the role and research each of them. Do not focus on tutition or people management but think about marketing, finance and customer service aspects.
Interview Advice:
be friendly and chatty and demonstrate your passion.
Centre Director, Maidenhead at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be honest with your experiences and spend time on it.
Interview Advice:
Perhaps go and see an Explore Learning centre before an interview.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
You have to be really passionate about wanting to make a change and want to live and breathe explore
Interview Advice:
Be yourself
Centre director, Centre manager at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
You need to be prepared to think about lots of things at once! Be prepared for feedback. There is more sales in the job than you think.
Interview Advice:
Be bubbly and interesting - it's all about being able to chat.
Assistant Director, Scotland at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Do your research. Think about what skills you have would help you when part of the company.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself. Personality is so important!
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
I would advise people to do their research about what the job entails and show passion for all areas of the role as they are all important in being a great Assistant Director with Explore.
Interview Advice:
Ensure you are well prepared at each stage including the role plays.
Assistant Director, South East London at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show your personality
Centre director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Have experience in all areas of the job role.
Interview Advice:
Be confident and build rapport in the sales part of your interview. Passion and enthusiasm for explore and business growth is crucial.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure this job is something that you really want - if it is then you will enjoy it and get many rewards.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Get lots of experience beforehand. Be enthusiastic and open to feedback,
Centre Director, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be passionate about the role! Only apply if you really want it!
Interview Advice:
The most important thing is to show your passion and desire to fulfil the role. Be natural and honest about any concerns and ask lots of questions to show you really want to know about what the role wil be like.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
You must have experience with kids
Interview Advice:
Be yourself, they want to see your personality
Centre director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show you are versatile and can work in a fast pace environment whilst still giving fantastic customer service.
Interview Advice:
We are very customer focused this may help you with some role play questions.
Assistant director, south east London at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Let your personality come through
Interview Advice:
Think about or get as much experience as you can with children
assistant director, new barnet at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Interview Advice:
Make sure you show your passion and enthusiasm for the role throughout the whole application process. Demonstrate how your previous experiences are transferable to the role. Show your personality. Listen carefully to feedback and use it to improve yourself at the next stage.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Get as much tutoring experience within the company as possible. This will give you a good footing before you start as Assistant Director. It's quite difficult to understand the concept of managing without this experience.
Interview Advice:
Feel free to ask as many questions as possible on the day of the interview in centre. The interviewees will be happy to see you asking questions about day to day tasks. However, do your research first. Loads of case studies on the website about the average work day.
Centre Director, Centre Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Please ensure that you are passionate about the role. It is a difficult job, if you believe it what you do you will love it! If you show this genuine passion and enthusiasm throughout the entire recruit process it will go a long way. Please get as much experience working with children as you possibly can, preferably in an educational setting, as this will prove invaluable. If you do this it will develop your confidence and gain respect from parents and teachers. If you have the opportunity to gain experience in: sales, marketing, recruitment or management too this will help considerably.
Interview Advice:
The whole interview process is very thorough. As long as you can draw on past experiences, recognise any transferable skills and show a genuine passion for the role you should be fine ! The company loves people who are friendly, enthusiastic, likeable and professional. Remember to sell yourself !
centre director, manager at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Must be organised and able to self-motivate!
Interview Advice:
Be confident, enthusiastic and show your ability to build rapport
Centre Director, Warwickshire at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show as much well-rounded experience as possible. Really research the company and think about exactly why you want to join.
Interview Advice:
It's all about the people skills! Show off how friendly and confident you are and everything else will be secondary. Most of the assessment is judging how personable you are.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this is it. Come into the role with an open mind and patients and you will progress quicker.
Interview Advice:
Practice your role play on a family member or friend first.
Centre Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
You must enjoy working with children and having to do something different every day. You have to have initiative and be able to think on your feet.
Interview Advice:
Be confident and draw on your transferable skills.
Assistant director, Chester at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
It is a very demanding role so be sure to have researched every aspect before applying, the interview process is difficult but that matching the job expectations
Interview Advice:
Try to visit a centre before the interview to at least have some idea of the running
Assistant director, Oxford at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Go in with a long-term perspective, many people leave because of the hours/days worked but if you get your head down and work hard this changes once you become a centre director and the hours become second nature after a few months.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself, in the assessment days if they like 10 people they will hire 10 people, trying to stand out by being competitive and not having an awareness of others will actually go against you.
Centre Director, Crayford at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
I would say if you are thinking about teaching but maybe don't feel quite ready and you are considering this role- go for it! It is a great experience and allows you to develop other skills and make a more informed choice about whether teaching is right for you. The amount of trainings' you go on also means that you get a real feel for what business areas you enjoy. An amazing first job but you have to be a very motivated and a resilient person, as it can get to you when you have to go off to work maybe on a Saturday or Sunday when all your friends will be out and about.
Interview Advice:
I would say really think about your marketing presentation and research realistic figures as I fell down on this part by being a bit over optimistic on how many trials we would book for my event. In the group activities demonstrate your team work skills but also the ability to be assertive when needed. At lunch they are still observing so don't get too comfortable. One of the people at my assessment day said 'I think you should open a centre near Watford there are loads of 'posh' schools there', this shows a complete lack of understanding of Explore as our most popular centres are actually in quite deprived areas with large ethnic diversity.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The company really look towards 'people friendly' individuals. A lot of natural confidence! However, it is a heavily sales aspect, monthly targets are in place for sign ups, new members etc. however having said that - there is no immediate pressure or fear of your job depending on it. Pretty soon you find yourself comfortable with it all as a result from working in a close knit team within your centre.
Interview Advice:
Individuality and confidence, lots of it!
Assistant Director, Manchester at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Draw on a range of experiences and skills. Don't focus on one aspect of the role because they are looking for people with the whole package. If you don't have sales experience, think about any situation where you've had to persuade somebody of the benefits of a particular decision. They coach and train you in all the roles so they're looking for awareness of what each aspect of the job will require. Do a lot of research, go and see a centre before applying.
Interview Advice:
Be specific. Give them tangible examples of your experiences in different areas. Be confident and show them your personality. This is such a huge part of the job so don't underestimate it. They want bright, friendly, articulate people so keep your nerves to a minimum and throw yourself in to the tutoring observation. You dont have to teach the kids in the observation section of the interview; talk to them about their day and be generally (and genuinely) friendly.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be yourself - Explore looks for genuinely bubble, outgoing people who are passionate about helping children. If this isn't you then you will struggle to keep up the energy and enthusiasm needed all day every day in the job role.
Interview Advice:
Be sure to know lots about the company and be very enthusiastic, they like people who are brought into Explore and everything it does so they can become fantastic ambassadors for the company.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Have a good look on the website regarding what is involved in the job, also visit your local centre to ask questions about the job role in order for you to demonstrate this understanding in the application.
Interview Advice:
Show a lot of enthusiasm for working with children and for sales and marketing.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be keen to get involved in everything. Expect to be thrown in at the deep deep end as this will happen- embrace it and do not worry or dwell on it-it builds your confidence and you grow as a person.
Interview Advice:
Sales and marketing is a huge part of working for explore learning.
Assistant director, Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be enthusiastic for kids, education and for trying everything. Must have an ability to adapt to change and to roles.
Interview Advice:
Show passion, demonstrate work experience, ambitious and competitive attitude can be good. Sales experience or eager to grasp this knowledge and have the drive to succeed. Be friendly and open to the diverse but rewarding role.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Look at the 'a day in the life' section on the careers part of the website, it gave me a taste of what was to come.
Interview Advice:
Make sure you really think about the preparation questions/scenarios you are given
Assitant Director, St Albans at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show off experience of working with children and demonstrate enthusiasm and passion to work with children.
Interview Advice:
Be positive and outgoing - this is a people person job! Really research the role from the website.
Assistant Director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
I would say to be sure that you can commit to the working hours and be prepared to work hard. This job is incredible and any experience with children will serve you well, you must be full of energy and looking forward to a challenge. You should be willing to approach new families and children with whom you have never worked and be happy to know that this job is very much about building bonds with new people. Try not to feel intimidated by an aspect of the job outline in which you have little experience because Explore Learning provide brilliant ongoing training in all areas.
Interview Advice:
Be prepared to take on feedback and use it at every interview stage. The company's success is down to some fantastic teams in Head Office and their advice will be invaluable to you so listen carefully and let your passion shine through!
Assistant director, North London at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be prepared to be stretched and challenged. Be open to learning. Transfer as much of your skills as possible in the areas of management, people skills and sales.
Interview Advice:
Tell the interviewers as much as possible about your current skills abilities and passion for the role.
Build rapport during the sales element of the interview.
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Application Advice:
Make sure to research the role well as the company gives loads of detail about the role and interview process to the candidates to let them prepare well for the assessment day.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself! The interviewers are looking for your personality to shine through.
Assistant Director, Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The company hires people with passion and determination so show this when applying.
Interview Advice:
Show your personality. Ask questions in role play.
Assistant director, at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be extremely positive about children and education. It is really important to have experience working with children, so definitely make sure you have that. It's also really imperative that you enjoy working with children and value education, whilst also being organised when it comes to admin type work.
Interview Advice:
* Talk about your experience working with children
* Talk about how you would market Explore Learning to the general public
* General positivity works really well. To be in this role, you must generally be a very positive and upbeat person, so showing off your personality as best you can is definitely a good idea.
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Best:
Great people to work with, everyone is very supportive and wants you to succeed
Worst:
work/life balance
Assistant director, centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The people who genuinely want to support and help the children make progress in their learning. It also has an excellent learning & development culture which encourages constant development and for those who want to move up in the company there is a lot of support for this!
Worst:
Working hours aren’t ideal - understandable as we are open after school so need to be open at these times. Messaging is not always consistent with the mission being promoted and can lead to demotivation in the role.
Centre Director, Centre Team at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The people. Everyone other manager I have met has been friendly, interested and willing to help and share knowledge. People from other departments are the same - always warm, always welcoming.
Worst:
In some areas of the business there is an overwork culture, especially in Explore In Centre. Full-time roles are 40-45 hours.
Service Delivery Manager, Explore At Home at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best: Working with families.
Worst: No bonuses. Only care about performance and hitting company goals, regardless of difficult circumstances.
Assistant Director, Centre Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best: The schedule, environment, team, pay.
Worst: The training while working can get tricky.
Assistant Director, Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The ability for career progression and the extensive training available.
Worst:
Hours we operate.
Assistant Director, Explore Learning – Palmers Green at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The company listen. They have started to run Employee solution programmes and discussions with the regions where we can voice any questions, concerns, queries about new and exciting projects so that we too are aware of the development of the company and the progression that is upcoming. It makes us feel a part of the bigger picture.
Worst:
The salary and benefits, up until recent as we have now resurfaced from Covid. But there have now been instated.
Centre Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The work is enjoyable and the people are great.
Worst:
Training was a rush to get me ready ASAP regardless of how well I felt I could manage
Assistant Director, Islington Management team at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Care about you as an individual. Always supportive. Everyone really cares about the children.
Worst:
Nothing
Centre Director, Centre management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The people and the support network that is part of the culture, the training opportunities, the meaningful impact that the company has on individuals and the people development.
Worst:
The working hours and the decision on a company level to not allow CD's to work Monday-Friday.
Centre Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
welcoming and friendly
Worst:
The level of responsibilities can be intense at times
Centre Director, Education at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The job is really fun - it is challenging at times but is really rewarding too. There’s also a real sense of a team within the company and more specifically in the region.
Worst:
The working model for managers sometimes still feels a bit like it’s designed for 3 people with only 2 people doing it.
Assistant Director, Education at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Family feel, making a difference, lots of innovation within the company
Centre director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Mostly wonderful people to work with and clear communication channels between all departments
Worst:
Too committed to meeting sales targets and constant pressure to achieve with little support delivering on the targets
Centre Director, Centre Managers at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Incredible people
Excellent training
Lots of internal promotion
Amazing culture - very strict about not working outside of contracted hours
Read the full review »
Best:
Very supportive and want to push you to develop fast. Great training and learning opportunities
Worst:
Need to promote a better work life balance
Assistant director, Management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The people
The management
The nature of the work we do and how it enhances childrens lives and performance
Worst:
I honestly have nothing negative to say apart from I wish I lived closer to everyone!
HR Onboarding Coordinator, HR at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Genuine strive to be innovative and better. Can be heard from multiple levels in the company about small issues.
Worst:
No commission or sales incentives. Very few useful employee benefits.
Assistant Director, Explore Learning Orpington at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
- They are investing a lot into the technology and platforms for members, they do want to really help children love learning and achieve their goals
- The platforms for families are great, they give so much detail
Worst:
- They can be so focused on the families and offerings that the staff get forgotten about
Lead Service Delivery Manager, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Starting to bring socials back
Worst:
No wiggle room for hybrid working from home. Pay rise isn't reflective of other companies.
Assistant Director, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Friendly, passionate colleagues that work as a large team and happy to support, all hold same values and passions
Worst:
Bonuses have gone but targets remain so incentive is different and rewards/recognition is not as clear
Centre Director, Education at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
They support as many children and are as inclusive to children from all backgrounds and abilities as they can be. They have diversity and inclusion work groups so we can take on board feedback and work to be inclusive of people's identities as staff members. They want to do the best they can to help as many people as possible.
Worst:
Theres a bit of separation between head office and centre staff which can lead to centre staff feeling discontent.
Project Support Tester, Project Development at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The quality of tutoring available, the packages we offer and the relationships developed between tutor and members
Worst:
Changes being made to the booking system, difficulty in changing packages
Assistant Director, Centre management at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The people I work with and the opportunity to develop at a very rapid rate with fantastic opportunities to progress
Worst:
non-flexible working hours, lower pay than similar positions with other tuition companies and not being able to work from home.
Cente Director, Centres at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Appreciate your work, great work culture and environment!
Mission and values align with my own beliefs!
Worst:
Need more incentives to boost sales and growth! We work on a goal oriented basis and so something needs to be achieved on that basis for the centre and for us personally!
on call supervisor, Education at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
My line manager is really supportive and I am able to bounce this back onto my staff well. We believe in bettering the education of others
Worst:
Sometimes it can take some time to listen to the needs of centre staff by central teams
Centre Director, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Incentives
Training
Good annual leave
Warm team
Inclusive to all
Easily reach out to anyone
Worst:
Na
Assistant Director, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
-> The core values and ethos behind what we do
-> the amount of positivity behind what we do
-> the people! Incredible staff.
Worst:
-> Can be slow on development work for essential needs to run day-to-day departments
Recruitment Co-ordinator, Recuritment at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Supportive company, we are listen too
Worst:
Feel like different areas of business are distant
Assistant Director, Tuition at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
They care a lot about your professional development and put a lot of time and effort into it. The people I have worked with have all been so great. They are huge on driving diversity and inclusion across the company and through our curriculum.
Worst:
They have a brilliant idea behind the company, but it is possibly too commercialised (and too concentrated on profit) for it to be as effective as it could be. It is potentially not as accessible for all children as it should/could be.
Centre Director, Centre Staff at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
This is the most supportive, and friendly, atmosphere that I have ever worked in. You feel really valued as an individual, and know that everyone has your best interests at heart.
Worst:
N/A
Onboarding Support, HR at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Very innovative! I feel like the company is always growing and changing, hopefully for the better. The whole company is lovely; I have never met a colleague, regardless of level, who wasn’t helpful and supportive.
Worst:
Workload at times can be overwhelming.
Assistant Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
It’s such a supportive company with lots of development opportunities that will set you up well if you stay in the company or if you leave. You really do make an impact on your members
Worst:
The company was hit hard by covid meaning the workload has increased per person by 1.5 times. There are no plans to increase man power again meaning you are stuck doing the extra work that was principally designed for more people. This means you can’t always fulfil all duties 100%
Dual Centre Director, Centres at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Brilliant people managing role.
Allows you to have the independence and be in a leadership role whilst still being directed.
Good salary with brilliant benefits package.
Worst:
Shift pattern,
Assistant Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The ethos of the company, it's extremely fun and a very positive atmosphere. The majority of the time, I don't feel like I am actually working, it feels more like a hobby and time can pass extremely quickly.
Worst:
They are slow to react to changes and can be 'stuck in their ways' from time to time. I would love to also see a change to the pay and bonus structure. I like that you can see a pay spine and understand how your salary will progress based on experience and performance but I wish the monetary amount would be higher.
Sales Lead Delivery Manager, Sales at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Lots of development opportunities
Every at the company can be reached out to for support
Worst:
Lots of focus on sales and centre growth. Can sometimes be a difficult month for other reasons (difficult experience with a family/team) which takes up lots of time but still expected to meet targets etc
Assistant Director, Centre Manager at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
They’re goals to make it right for every child and the opportunities to grow as staff of Explore Learning.
Assistant Director, Centre at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
The ethos, the people and the work we do with the members in our centres.
Worst:
That EE beat us in the Times Top 100 companies!
Customer Support Advisor, Customer Support at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
A great light-hearted culture of helpful and friendly people.
Business Analyst, Finance at Explore LearningRead the full review »
Best:
Lots of energy and enthusiasm to spread word of the great work Explore does!
Financial Accountant, Finance at Explore LearningRead the full review »
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