Games, Animation and VFX Lecturer FXT

Wirral Met College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding facilities

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible work

Pension 28.6%

Free parking

Job summary

Wirral Metropolitan College invites an experienced lecturer to join the Games, Animation and VFX team. The role is a fixed-term, 17.5 hours per week, September 2026 to June 2027, with a starting salary of £15,705 per annum.

You will teach Level 2 Games (BTEC) and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX, preparing materials, assessing learners and working as part of a team to monitor and evaluate the programmes.

Qualifications

• BA Hons/BSc in Games, Animation or a related creative subject.
• Cert Ed or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum level 2 English and Maths.
• Experience teaching Games, Animation and VFX or Games Design in FE (Level 3/Level 2 preferred).
• Knowledge of 3D modelling/animation principles (Blender preferred; Maya alternative).
• Experience with 3D tools: 3D Coat and Substance Painter.
• Understanding of Games design principles and engines (Unity or Godot).
• Experience with assessment and internal/external verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver formal teaching for Level 2 Games (BTEC) and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX.
• Engage with Next Gen Skills Academy as linked partner.
• Prepare learning resources, assignments, and assessments.
• Mark student work and contribute to programme monitoring and standardisation.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Assessment & verification

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BA Hons / BSc in Games/Creative subject

Teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE)

Tools

Blender

Maya

3D Coat

Substance Painter

Unity

Godot

Job description

We are looking for a Games, Animation and VFX Lecturer

to join our team. This is a 17.5 hours per week, fixed term role from September 2026 to June 2027 offering a salary starting at £15,705 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest - quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out formal scheduled teaching on the Level 2 Games (BTEC) and the Level 3 Extended Diploma(AIM) in Games, Animation and VFX Skills programmes.


• To engage with Next Gen Skills Academy as a linked business partner.


• To prepare learning materials/resources and student assignments.


• Marking of students’ work and assignments.


• To operate as part of a team in the monitoring, reviewing, standardisation and evaluation of all aspects of the programme(s).

Skills and Qualifications:

• Games or creative subject BA Hons/Bsc


• Teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE)


• Minimum level 2 English and Maths qualifications


• Teaching of Games, Animation and VFX or Games Design within FE (ideally Level 3 and Level 2)


• Working knowledge of 3D modelling and animation principles (Blender preferred, but Maya is an alternative)


• 3D Coat/Substance Painter


• Games design principles


• Games engines (Unity or Godot)


• Experience of assessment and internal/external verification processes

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments


• Enhanced annual leave entitlement


• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave


• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer


• Company is committed to CPD


• Flexible approach to work


• Employer Pension contribution rates currently at 28.6%


• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.