Games Design Curriculum Manager

V Selective Recruitment; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cashback scheme & EAP

Free on-site lunches during term‑time

Bike-to-Work scheme & interest-free LD

Dedicated professional development and

Staff social events

Annual leave 36 days + Bank Holidays

Job summary

V Selective Recruitment in London is seeking a Curriculum Manager for Games Design to lead and develop curriculum programmes in the Games Design department. You will manage an academic team, drive performance from course reviews, and shape the future of creative education in a high‑standard Ofsted environment.

Open to experienced education leaders or industry professionals transitioning to leadership. This permanent role is based in Walthamstow, East London, onsite, with a 35-hour week and 36

Qualifications

• Degree/Master’s in Games Design or closely related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, PGCE, Level 5 teaching qualification, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of managing an academic team and inspiring teaching staff.
• Outstanding teaching and communication skills, with experience in a Good or Outstanding Ofsted setting.
• High technical proficiency in industry-standard software: Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Construct 3, Substance Painter, Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership, direction, and management to the Games Design teaching team.
• Oversee course performance, using data, course reviews, and quality metrics to raise standards.
• Drive outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment across games design and related courses.
• Support delivery and integration of modern vocational routes, such as the T-Level Software Development curriculum.
• Maintain high standards of student engagement, behavior, and academic progress.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum management

Teaching

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree/Master’s in Games Design

QTS / PGCE / Level 5 teaching qualification

Tools

Blender

Unreal Engine

Unity

Construct 3

Substance Painter

Adobe Creative Cloud

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Games Design Curriculum Manager

Location: Walthamstow, East London (On-site / Full-time)

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (52 weeks per year)

Contract Type: Permanent

Annual Leave: 36 days plus UK Bank Holidays

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding Curriculum Manager – Games Design to join a leading creative industry training provider based in Walthamstow, East London.

In this key leadership role, you will lead and develop curriculum programmes within the Games Design department, managing an academic team to maintain exceptional standards of delivery. You will utilize data from course reviews and quality improvement processes to drive performance, elevate student outcomes, and shape the future of creative education in your area.

Whether you are an experienced education leader or an ambitious industry professional looking to step into leadership, this role offers an exceptional platform within an Ofsted 'Outstanding' learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership, direction, and management to the Games Design teaching team.
• Oversee course performance, utilizing data, course reviews, and quality improvement metrics to continuously raise standards.
• Drive outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment across all games design and related creative technology courses.
• Support the delivery and integration of modern vocational routes, such as the T-Level Software Development curriculum.
• Maintain high standards of student engagement, behavior, and academic progress.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

• High degree-level qualification (Degree/Master’s) in Games Design or a closely related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, PGCE, Level 5 teaching qualification, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of managing a successful academic team and inspiring teaching staff.
• Outstanding teaching and communication skills, with experience in a Good or Outstanding Ofsted setting.
• High technical proficiency in industry-standard software, including Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Construct 3, Substance Painter, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage workloads flexibly and effectively.4,000 - 5,000 per month (TAX-FREE, depending on experience)
  

Desirable:

• Knowledge/skills in Visual Studio Code and game programming languages.
• Familiarity with the T-Level Software Development curriculum (ICT focus).
• Hands‑on industry experience within games design, games art, or development.
• Internal/External Verifier (Lead IV / EV) qualifications and experience.

Note for Industry Candidates: We welcome applications from industry professionals looking to transition into teaching. Fully funded teacher training support (including a reduced timetable for six months with full pay and cover) is available via the Taking Teaching Further scheme.

Package & Key Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 per annum
• Generous Leave: 36 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free on-site lunches during term‑time
• Bike‑to‑Work scheme & Interest‑free loans (emergency/career development)
• Dedicated professional development and staff social events
• Job Type: Full-Time, 1-Year Fixed Term (with opportunity to extend)