Games Design Curriculum Manager

Curriculum Manager - Games Design

Location: Walthamstow, East London
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Curriculum Manager - Games Design to lead and develop a high-quality Games Design curriculum within a successful creative education environment.

We are seeking an outstanding educator and leader with a strong background in Games Design and a proven track record of managing academic teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving curriculum quality, supporting staff performance, analysing course data, and ensuring learners achieve outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Games Design curriculum area.
• Support, motivate and develop teaching staff.
• Drive quality improvement and course performance.
• Use learner data and curriculum reviews to inform decision-making.
• Promote outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and strategic development.

Essential Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in Games Design or a related subject.
• PGCE, Level 5 Teaching Qualification, or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching experience.
• Experience managing and leading successful teams.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and Ofsted expectations.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience using industry-standard software including:
  • Blender
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
  • Construct 3
  • Substance Painter
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Desirable Experience

• Visual Studio Code and games development coding.
• T Level Software Development curriculum knowledge.
• Industry experience within Games Design, Games Art or Programming.
• Internal Verification (IV) or External Verification (EV) experience.
• Previous curriculum leadership or pastoral management experience.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Staff social events
• Interest-free emergency and career development loans
• Free on-site lunches during term time
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 36 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Industry Professionals Welcome

Applications are encouraged from experienced Games Design professionals looking to move into education. Fully funded teacher training may be available, including a supported induction period with reduced teaching hours and full pay.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about Games Design, curriculum leadership, and developing the next generation of creative talent, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity. 0115 9111 290