Esports Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days’ annual leave

Free eye tests

Season ticket loan / bus pass

Wellbeing Toolkit

Blue Light Card

LinkedIn Learning

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Activate Learning has a role for an Esports Teacher at Reading College, part-time (0.80 FTE) 29.5 hours per week, fixed-term until July 2027. Based in Reading, you will join the Createch Faculty and contribute to FE Esports delivery.

You will engage learners across Level 2/3, support English and Maths revision, mentor students and develop practical and theoretical Esports knowledge using media tools.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience and ability to deliver FE Esports courses.
• Teaching qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite and content creation in Esports is advantageous.
• Maths and English skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Level 2 and Level 3 Esports courses.
• Support delivery of English and Maths revision.
• Act as personal tutor and provide pastoral support.
• Plan and deliver high-quality practical and theory lessons.

Skills

Teaching experience

English & Maths knowledge

Tech-savvy

Media and Esports knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Tools

Adobe Suite

Content creation

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Activate Learning has an exciting opportunity available for a passionate Esports Teacher to join our Createch Faculty based at Reading College.

Role: Esports TeacherLocation: Reading CollegeContract: Fixed-term, part-time role working 29.5 hours per week (FTE 0.80)Salary: £32,486-£45,404Student Focus: Further Education | Esports | Level 2 & 3

What you'll be doing:

You will teach across Level 2 and Level 3 Esports courses on UAL Media specifications, including supporting the delivery of English and Maths revision.

The post holder will be required to have a range of abilities within Media and Esports including community and social management, content creation, and broadcasting. We are looking for somebody who has a strong media base e.g. knowledge of the adobe suite and content creation in the Esports community. You will also act as a personal tutor and study programme owner, providing pastoral and academic support to our students.

You will work collaboratively with our existing team of talented and passionate teachers to ensure we plan and deliver purposeful practical and theory lessons. Our students are eager to learn, and we want to appoint someone who can provide them with a high level of knowledge and skills, that they can utilise in their careers or progression to university.

This is a fixed-term, part-time position based at our Reading College campus, working 29.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE) across Monday to Thursday. The contract is fixed until July 2027.

What we're looking for:

Whilst a teaching qualification would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. As long as you have teaching experience, the qualifications or industry experience to teach and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.

You will be responsible for providing expectational mentoring and pastoral support to our students throughout the duration of their course. You will have the ability to plan and deliver high quality and engaging lessons to a diverse group of learners and to carry out initial and on-going assessments to ensure the students are on track with their learning goals and achieving excellent results.In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.

You'll have:

• Have a Level 3 qualification in an appropriate subject, or relative alternative qualification, or experience is essential.
• Teaching Expereince
• Teaching Qualification is desirable
• Possess an open mindset and attitude towards technology and virtual learning tools.
• Have the ability to expose students to a wide range of skills within Esports.
• Have current Maths and English skills.
• A working knowledge of T Levels would be an advantage.

What the college offers its staff

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

• 40 days’ annual leave (calculated according to working hours)
• Free eye tests
• Season ticket loan / bus pass *
• Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.
• Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace
• Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

*Subject to earnings eligibility

For more information about our benefits and wellbeing support, visit our Work with us - Wellbeing page.

Commitment to safeguarding

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment follows safer recruitment principles and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Depending on the role, successful applicants may undergo DBS, right to work, reference, qualification and suitability checks. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Please contact our Talent Team if you require reasonable adjustments.