Curriculum Manager Creative Arts

Vance St. Capital; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Curriculum Manager – Creative Arts. This role includes leading the curriculum area, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing teaching quality. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant art and design subject, a management qualification, and a strong track record in curriculum development. The role offers generous benefits including up to 45 days of annual leave and a solid pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 37 days

Additional 8 days over Christmas/New Year

5 days Wellbeing leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving and managing a high-quality curriculum.
• Sound knowledge of the current curriculum and national changes.
• Experience in curriculum and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the curriculum area and participate in the School Management Group.
• Ensure compliance with funding body regulations.
• Act as a Safeguarding Officer for the School.

Skills

Effective teaching

Curriculum development

Leadership and management

Education

Degree in art & design (digital arts, graphic design, photography)

Management qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

The Creative Industries School at Kingston College is seeking a Curriculum Manager – Creative Arts to lead and manage the curriculum area and be an active member of the School Management Group (SMG).

Responsibilities

The Curriculum Manager and other members of SMG are responsible for effectively applying College procedures including student monitoring, staff appraisals, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. You will drive growth and manage changes to the curriculum as required, ensure full compliance with funding body regulations and act as a Safeguarding Officer for the School and specifically at the Creative Industries Centre site.

Qualifications

As our Curriculum Manager, we would like you to hold a degree or equivalent in an applicable art & design subject (preferably digital arts, graphic design or photography) and hold a management qualification (or willing to work towards). Recognised as an effective teacher, you will hold a teaching qualification and have a proven track record of improving and managing a high-quality curriculum. With sound knowledge of the curriculum offered in the Section and a firm grasp of current and impending national changes, you will have a proven record of effective curriculum development and growth with demonstrable leadership and management skills and experience in the context of curriculum and staff management.

Closing Date

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 8th December 2025.

Benefits

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Equal Opportunities

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.