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Frequently Asked Questions


About the company

Are you registered with Ofsted?

 
We are registered on the Ofsted on the Voluntary Childcare Register. We register with Ofsted: 
  • to ensure all of our centres and staff perform to the highest standards.
  • to ensure child health & safety whilst in our care.
  • to allow us to continually improve best practice.
  • to reassure parents of the high standards of our care provision.
What is your relationship with Sainsburys?

Sainsburys are our landlords in many of our existing centres. They have no ownership interests in Explore Learning and we lease space from them on an arms length basis. That said, they are extremely supportive and we view them as a key partner. They are keen for us to open more centres next to and within their supermarkets. The relationship does not prevent us opening in other locations; we have opened a centre in Tesco in Newcastle and stand-alone centres in Clifton, Cabot Circus and Bradley Stoke in Bristol, Ruislip, Lakeside, Walton and Borehamwood.

 


ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ROLE

How do you assess staff development?

Centre Directors are responsible for Assistant Directors initial training within the centre and continually monitoring their skills and professional development with the support of the Regional Manager. Appraisals are conducted every 6 months to discuss strengths, areas of development and to set targets. However, guidance and support will be provided as and when required in addition to standard appraisals.
 
I see the centres are open 7 days a week. What are the hours and shift pattern?

Although the following is the standard Explore model, flexibility is encouraged and, for example, Centre Directors may work at a weekend in order for an Assistant Director to attend a special weekend event.

Standard Rota: Staff work the same fixed shift each week

Holiday period:

School Term-Time Opening Hours:

Monday-Friday:

15:00 - 20:00

Saturday:

10:00 - 18:00

Sunday:

10:00 - 16:00

School Holiday Opening Hours:

Monday-Tuesday:

12:00 - 20:00

Wednesday-Friday:

10:00 - 18:00

Saturday:

10:00 - 18:00

Sunday:

10:00 - 16:00


RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Do I have to have experience in marketing?

Whilst it is preferable to demonstrate marketing ability through experience, it is just as important to demonstrate marketing aptitude in the interview process. We are looking for candidates who will, with confidence and passion, be prepared to approach parents, teachers and children in order to market and sell Explore Learning with the aim of increasing the centre’s membership.
 
Do I have to have professional experience working with children?

We are looking for any kind of experience working with children closely, but this may have been in a voluntary capacity or part time.  We will be looking for an ability to both communicate with and motivate children.
 
Does the location of your interview determine where you will be offered a job?

No. We try and arrange centre interviews to be held in the most convenient centre for you, which may not necessarily be the location that you hope to be located in, in the future.
 
How long does the recruitment process take?
 

The length of processing is dependant on your flexibility and availability for interview and centre availability. We endeavour to put people through and notify them as quickly as possible. We hold centre interviews on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We currently hold one or two Assessment Days at Head Office every month.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Am I able to defer my application or start date so that I can travel for 6- 12 months?

Yes. Explore opens centres throughout the year. However, your start date will obviously influence location availability according to our centre recruitment needs.
 
Do you reimburse travel expenses for interviews/ assessment centres?

Our policy is not to refund travel expenses. If you are having any difficulties subsidising your travel then feel free to contact us before you attend your interview.

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