Curriculum Manager – Art, Health and Wellbeing

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £43,211.04 – £48,887.04, dependent on experience (includes London Weighting)

Location: 275 to 285 High Street, Stratford, E15 2TF

Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Annual Leave: 35 Days plus Bank Holidays

Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Regular Training & A Subsidised Course of Your Choice.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Curriculum Manager for our Arts & Wellbeing Department, to take strategic and operational responsibility for a diverse and creative portfolio spanning Visual & Performing Arts, Fitness & Dance, Health & Wellbeing, and Creative Writing.

This is a varied role combining curriculum development, quality improvement, tutor management and programme delivery. You will play a key part in shaping an engaging, inclusive and sustainable curriculum that responds to the needs of adult learners and the communities we serve.

This is a varied leadership role with responsibility for:

• Developing and managing an engaging, inclusive curriculum for adult learners.
• Leading and supporting tutors and technicians, including recruitment, induction, line management and professional development.
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and quality improvement.
• Planning new courses and identifying opportunities for growth, innovation and external funding.
• Managing specialist rooms, equipment, resources and budgets, ensuring strong health and safety practice.
• Working collaboratively with curriculum, marketing, administration and facilities teams to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Supporting learners, celebrating achievement and promoting equality, diversity and accessibility.
• Building partnerships and representing the Centre within the wider community.

We are looking for someone with strong curriculum experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a genuine passion for adult learning and the arts and wellbeing.

Join us and help shape an inspiring curriculum that enables adult learners to thrive.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply: Please send in your completed application form, including the supporting statement  saying how you meet the Person Specification and the recruitment monitoring form, to recruitment@marywardcentre.ac.uk

• Job Description/Person Specification
• Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form

Deadline: The deadline for submitting application forms is Midnight on Monday 14th September 2026

Interview: Interviews will be held at 275-285 High Street Stratford

If you wish to discuss the vacancy informally, please contact:

Sue Craggs – sue.craggs@marywardcentre.ac.uk