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We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and self-motivated individual to our Creative & Performing Arts department, who has a genuine passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will have experience planning, delivering and managing Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC Games or Media qualifications and be confident working with FE students of varying abilities and from a wide range of backgrounds. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the delivery of Higher Education (HE) Games programmes, depending on experience and departmental requirements. The successful candidate will have high expectations of both academic achievement and student engagement and will be committed to supporting learners to achieve their full potential. They will be highly effective at monitoring student progress, providing timely feedback and guidance, and ensuring learners remain engaged and successful throughout their course programme.
Job Responsibility
Planning, delivering and managing Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC Games or Media qualifications
Being confident working with FE students of varying abilities and from a wide range of backgrounds
Contributing to the delivery of Higher Education (HE) Games programmes (depending on experience and departmental requirements)
Having high expectations of both academic achievement and student engagement
Being committed to supporting learners to achieve their full potential
Being highly effective at monitoring student progress, providing timely feedback and guidance, and ensuring learners remain engaged and successful throughout their course programme
Requirements
Educated to Level 6 (Degree) or equivalent professional experience in Games Development, Games Art, Games Design, Computer Games Technology, Digital Media or a related discipline
Ability to inspire, motivate and engage learners from a diverse range of backgrounds
Current knowledge and understanding of contemporary games development and/or games art production pipelines
Experience using industry-standard software such as Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk 3ds Max and/or Maya, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Adobe Creative Cloud, and familiarity with version control tools (e.g. Git or Perforce)
Understanding of real-time content creation workflows, optimisation techniques and asset pipelines
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to support, challenge and inspire students to achieve high standards
Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and external industry partners
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding within education
Ability to effectively integrate digital technologies and appropriate AI-assisted tools into teaching and learning while promoting ethical and responsible use
Nice to have
Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one
Relevant professional experience within the games industry
Experience teaching on Further Education and/or Higher Education programmes
Experience planning, delivering and assessing Games Development and/or Games Art curricula
Experience supervising student projects and portfolio development
Experience using Unreal Engine Blueprints
Experience developing employer-led projects, live briefs or industry collaborations
Awareness of current trends within the UK and international games industry, including emerging technologies and AI-assisted content creation
What we offer
Positive and enjoyable working environment
Working 36 hours a week
Generous holiday entitlement of 51 days plus Bank Holidays
Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution
Death in Service benefits
Free on-site parking
Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites
Employee Assistance Programme
Discount Scheme
Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
CPD
Opportunities for career development within the team and wider college