Bank Games Lecturer

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College’s Digital Academy is seeking a Bank Lecturer in Games Design, Development and Concept Art to inspire learners and deliver cutting-edge curriculum across Level 1-3 courses and T-Levels. This bank position requires current knowledge of 3D Modelling, Animation, and game engines, with a commitment to innovative teaching and excellent student outcomes.

You will work with the Digital Academy teams to plan engaging sessions, assess students, and contribute to curriculum

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 4+ (Degree or equivalent) in Games Design and Concept Art or related digital field.
• Demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate learners.
• Strong understanding of computing and digital industries.
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to achieve
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to set high standards for self and others.
• Able to problem solve and collaborate with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lessons and manage the learning process effectively.
• Use a range of teaching techniques to engage and motivate students.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment and promote respectful behaviour.
• Plan, assess and mark in line with College policies and record progress.
• Track attendance and student progress using College systems.
• Contribute to curriculum development with the Head of School and colleagues.
• Collaborate with industry employers to support skills development.
• Embrace innovation in teaching, learning and assessment.

Skills

Degree in Games Design and Concept Art

Inspire learners

Excellent communication

Continual professional development

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Games Design and Concept Art

Job description

Department: Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Location: Liverpool

Application Deadline: 15 July 2027

Department: Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £23.80 / hour

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Games Design, Development and Concept Art Lecturer to join our team within The Digital Academy, at the City of Liverpool College.

As part of the Digital Academy, you will be an inspiration to your students and will contribute to achieving excellence in teaching and learning using innovative and emerging technologies. You will have an excellent up to date skillset which will include, 3D Modelling, Animation, and Game Engine experience. You will deliver a curriculum that is cutting-edge as we prepare our learners for an ever-growing Digital world. We are looking for motivated individuals who have excellent interpersonal skills and can engage, motivate and inspire our students.

We offer a range of courses within the Digital Academy including L1 Digital and computing technologies, L2 Game Art, L2 and L3 Games Development, BA Hons Games Design and concept Art and T-Levels in digital production and Digital Support services.

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
• To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
• Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
• Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
• Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
• To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and assessment of same
• Track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
• Provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
• To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
• Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
• To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
• To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
• To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area
• To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
• To implement innovation into teaching, learning and assessment.

Welcomes NQTs

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

• Educated to Level 4 e.g. Degree or equivalent in Games Design and concept Art or other Digital subject specialism
• Inspire and motivate learners
• Knowledge and understanding of Computing and Digital industries.
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
• Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability collaboratively with industry employers and colleagues

Desirable Criteria

• A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
• Ability to embed innovation in the curriculum through the use of emerging technologies
• Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in Games Design and Concept Art Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Innovative learning
• Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
• Knowledge or experience around T-Level provision
• Knowledge or experience in teaching HE

As this is a bank advert, you may not be contacted straight away and may be contacted in the future for ad hoc hours. There will also be no job specification for you to view.