Job Description

Curriculum Manager

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location: Walthamstow, East London – Office-Based

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Lead Curriculum Delivery and Drive Excellence in Education & Skills

Are you an experienced curriculum leader with a strong background in teaching, learning and quality improvement? Do you have the skills to manage an academic team, improve learner outcomes and ensure high standards across vocational education and training programmes?

We are seeking an experienced Curriculum Manager to lead curriculum delivery, support teaching staff and drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an established education professional with relevant subject expertise, leadership experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

About the Organisation

Our client is an established education and training provider with more than 25 years of experience delivering learning and employment opportunities.

The organisation delivers vocational study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships and adult learning courses, supporting learners to develop practical skills, achieve qualifications and progress towards further learning and employment.

With a focus on inclusive learning, professional development and continuous improvement, the organisation provides an environment where staff can contribute to learner achievement and the quality of education and training.

About the Role

As Curriculum Manager, you will oversee curriculum planning, development and delivery, ensuring programmes meet quality standards and support positive learner outcomes.

You will lead and motivate an academic team, monitor performance and use learner data, course reviews and quality assurance findings to identify improvements and strengthen teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage curriculum delivery, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Manage, support and motivate teaching staff, promoting effective practice and professional development.
• Monitor curriculum performance using learner data, course reviews and quality improvement information.
• Drive continuous improvement across teaching, learning, assessment and learner achievement.
• Support curriculum planning and development to meet learner needs and organisational objectives.
• Promote high standards of learner engagement, attendance, behaviour, retention and progression.
• Support the delivery of relevant vocational and technical programmes, including software development provision where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate curriculum records and contribute to quality assurance, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Ensure safeguarding, learner welfare, equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded in curriculum delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced education professional with a strong record in curriculum management, teaching and learning, and team leadership. You will be organised, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards while supporting staff and learners to achieve their potential.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree-level qualification in Games Design or a relevant subject.
• A PGCE, Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status, as specified in the recruitment information.
• Proven experience managing a team and leading curriculum programmes.
• Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills.
• Experience using performance data, course reviews and quality assurance information to improve outcomes.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong teaching practice and an understanding of quality standards in education.
• Knowledge of relevant software, including Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Construct 3, Substance Painter and Adobe Creative Suite.

Desirable Experience and Skills:

• Experience in vocational education, technical training, games design, programming or a related subject area.
• Knowledge of Visual Studio Code and relevant coding applications.
• Familiarity with the T Level Software Development curriculum.
• Previous academic team leadership and learner pastoral support experience.
• Lead Internal Verifier (IV) or External Verifier (EV) qualification and experience.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to motivate colleagues and drive improvement.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Salary: Earn £42,000–£45,000 per annum.
• Permanent Position: Secure a full-time curriculum leadership opportunity.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities to develop your leadership and curriculum management expertise.
• Staff Benefits: Company pension scheme, healthcare cashback, bike-to-work scheme and employee assistance programme.
• Additional Benefits: Free on-site lunches during term time, staff social events and access to interest-free emergency or career development loans.
• Leadership Opportunity: Influence curriculum quality, teaching standards and learner outcomes.
• Make an Impact: Support learners to gain qualifications, develop skills and progress into further education, training and employment.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week across five days.

Annual Leave: 36 days plus UK bank holidays.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced curriculum leader with a background in education and training, strong team-management skills and a passion for improving teaching quality and learner outcomes, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career in curriculum management.

Please note: This is a full-time, office-based position in Walthamstow, East London. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, identity and qualification verification, right-to-work checks and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online search and must complete a safeguarding self-disclosure form.