Curriculum Manager - Games Design

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established education provider in East London is seeking a Curriculum Manager - Games Design. You will lead and manage curriculum programmes, oversee a team of teachers and uphold outstanding standards of teaching and learning.

Based in Waltham Forest, this permanent, full-time role offers 35 hours per week with a salary of 45,000 per annum, paid across 52 weeks, and a focus on driving curriculum improvement and learners’ progression.

Qualifications

• A degree in Games Design or a related subject.
• PGCE, Level 5 Teaching Qualification or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience managing successful curriculum teams.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Outstanding teaching and communication abilities.
• Experience using curriculum performance data to drive improvement.
• Knowledge of Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Construct 3, Substance Painter and Adobe Creative Suite.
• A commitment to achieving outstanding standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Games Design curriculum programmes.
• Inspire and motivate a team of teachers.
• Monitor and improve course performance through data analysis.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Support curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to learner achievement and progression.
• Ensure effective curriculum planning and delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum management

Teaching excellence

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Games Design or related

PGCE / Level 5 Teaching Qualification

QTS or equivalent

Tools

Blender

Unreal Engine

Unity

Construct 3

Substance Painter

Adobe Creative Suite

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Curriculum Manager - Games Design

Area: Waltham Forest, East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: 45,000 per annum
Working hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year

About the school:

A well-established creative education provider with over 25 years of experience delivering vocational study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships and adult learning courses. The organisation is committed to developing talent, transforming lives and creating career opportunities.

About the role:

You will lead and manage Games Design curriculum programmes, oversee a team of teachers, monitor course performance, and use quality improvement and review data to drive positive outcomes. The successful candidate will deliver outstanding standards of teaching, learning and curriculum leadership while supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Lead and manage Games Design curriculum programmes
• Inspire and motivate a team of teachers
• Monitor and improve course performance through data analysis
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Support curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to learner achievement and progression
• Ensure effective curriculum planning and delivery
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation

Requirements -

The ideal candidate would have:

• A degree in Games Design or a related subject
• PGCE, Level 5 Teaching Qualification or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience managing successful curriculum teams
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Outstanding teaching and communication abilities
• Experience using curriculum performance data to drive improvement
• Knowledge of Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Construct 3, Substance Painter and Adobe Creative Suite
• A commitment to achieving outstanding standards

Desirable:

• Experience with Visual Studio Code and game design coding
• Familiarity with T Level Software Development programmes
• Industry experience in games design, games art or programming
• Lead IV or EV qualification
• Previous pastoral or curriculum leadership experience

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.