Curriculum Manager - Games Design

Curriculum Manager - Games Design

Walthamstow, East London | £45,000 per year | Permanent, full time

Help shape the next generation of games designers. LT Selection is recruiting a Curriculum Manager for an established creative education provider in East London. This role combines specialist teaching with academic team leadership and the opportunity to improve the quality and performance of Games Design programmes.

The role

• Lead Games Design curriculum programmes and manage an academic team.
• Inspire and support teachers to deliver high standards of teaching and learning.
• Use course reviews, performance data and quality improvement information to improve courses.
• Bring current games design practice and relevant software knowledge into teaching.
• Promote learner wellbeing, safeguarding and an inclusive learning environment.

What you will bring

You will bring a degree-level or higher qualification in Games Design or a relevant subject. A PGCE, Level 5 teaching qualification or direct equivalent, and qualified teacher status are preferred. You will need a strong record of leading curriculum programmes, managing a successful team, and delivering effective teaching, with experience of good or outstanding Ofsted provision.

You should be organised, confident leading teachers and knowledgeable in relevant software including Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Construct 3, Substance Painter and Adobe Suite.

Desirable experience includes Visual Studio Code and games-related coding, T-level Software Development curriculum knowledge, creative industry experience in games design or art, relevant programming, pastoral experience, and Lead IV/EV qualification and experience.

Industry professionals moving into teaching are also welcome. The employer offers a fully funded teaching qualification through Taking Teaching Further, including six months of a reduced teaching timetable with full pay and lesson cover.

Working arrangements and benefits

This is an on-site role in Walthamstow and cannot be done remotely. The working week is 35 hours across five days, 52 weeks a year, with an ASAP start. Benefits include 36 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, company pension, healthcare cashback, bike-to-work scheme, professional development opportunities, employee assistance programme and free on-site lunches during term time.

Applying

Apply through LT Selection. You must be eligible to work in the UK. The employer requires a completed application form accounting for gaps in education and employment history. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.