Curriculum Manager – Performing & Production Arts

The Creative Industries School at Kingston College is seeking an experienced educator with specialist knowledge and practical expertise in one or more areas of the Performing and/or Production Arts industry. To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. As Curriculum Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership and play an active role as a member of the School Management Group (SMG). Alongside fellow SMG members, you will ensure the effective implementation of college policies and procedures, including student progress monitoring, staff appraisals and the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. You will lead curriculum development and growth, adapting course offerings in response to industry demand, and ensure full compliance with funding regulations. You will act as a Safeguarding Officer for the School and will demonstrate a high level of proficiency in using College systems, alongside a thorough understanding of institutional policies and procedures.

We would like you to hold a degree or equivalent in an applicable performing and/or production arts subject 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 performing and production arts curriculum and a firm grasp of current and impending national changes, with a proven record of effective curriculum development and growth, you will have demonstrable leadership and management skills and previous experience in the context of curriculum and staff management.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 3rd July 2026. 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.

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.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.