Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: Further Education pay. Curriculum Manager: illustrative £46,800 to £54,080, 2025/26 figures. Checked 8/10/2026.
- The London options, £3,200 inner, £2,000 outer and £850 fringe, are rounded illustrations for comparison, not your employer's rates.
Allowances & Enhancements Calculator
England (primary coverage)Confirm with your employerReviewed 8/10/2026
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Guide for Curriculum Manager
This guide explains how allowances and enhancements sit on top of basic pay for Curriculum Manager on Curriculum Manager at Further Education. Select only enhancements that apply to your rota, location and contract.
Enhancements for Curriculum Manager
As Curriculum Manager at Further Education, total pay often includes enhancements on top of basic band pay on Curriculum Manager. Eligibility depends on your rota, location and contract. The calculator adds selected allowances to illustrative basic pay from Further Education pay.
Stacking rules
Employers have rules on which allowances can be combined. This tool adds selected items to your base pay for illustration. Use your band and spine point, or enter your payslip gross as the base.
Example scenario
Example: £46,800 base pay plus an illustrative 5% add-on (£2,340), £49,140 in all. The calculator itself opens with no allowances added.
| Base band pay (example) | £46,800 |
|---|---|
| Illustrative allowance add-on (5%) | £2,340 |
| Total gross (example) | £49,140 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my real London rate?
In your college's pay policy or HR pages.
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About this role
What is a Curriculum Manager?
A Curriculum Manager in FE leads a department or curriculum area, with responsibility for quality and staff. Pay is on management scales.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Curriculum management offers strategic impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on college and remit. Progression to vice principal or principal is common.
What allowances or extras apply?
Allowances and enhancements vary by employer and role. Use the calculator above to add common allowances to your base pay.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not financial or career advice. Your payslip and contract decide what you are actually paid.