Games Design Lecturer - Part Time

Education Matters Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization based in London is looking for a Part-Time Games Design Lead Tutor for 16.9 hours per week. The role requires planning and delivering lessons and supporting student progression. Essential qualifications include a degree in the subject area and excellent teaching skills. Benefits include a pension scheme, healthcare cashback, and potential transition to full-time by August 2026.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Free on-site lunches

35 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Bike-to-work scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or relevant qualification in the subject area.
• Willingness to complete a recognised teacher training qualification (funded).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to learners' needs.
• Support and track student progression with constructive feedback.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Engage in professional development, including teacher training.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent teaching skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Empathy

Education

Degree or relevant qualification in the subject area

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Autodesk Maya/Blender

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Games Design Lead Tutor — Location: London (E17); Hours: 16.9 per week across 3.5 days; Salary: £13,524 - £20,286 (depending on experience & qualifications); Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to learners' needs and interests
• Support and track student progression, providing constructive feedback
• Promote safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing at all times
• Develop exciting opportunities for project collaboration across departments
• Organise enrichment activities, trips, and guest speaker events
• Engage in professional development, including a teacher training qualification if new to teaching

What We\'re Looking For

Essential qualities:

• Highly organised, motivated, and committed to supporting young people
• Excellent teaching, communication, and classroom management skills
• Empathy and understanding of the challenges learners may face
• A degree or relevant qualification in the subject area
• Willingness to complete a recognised teacher training qualification (funded)

Desirable experience:

• Professional background in the games or wider creative industries
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere
• Skills in Autodesk Maya/Blender (modelling, rigging, texturing, animation)
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine
• Strong art, animation, or programming ability

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Free on-site lunches during term-time
• 35 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Staff social events & wellbeing support
• Career development opportunities
• Interest-free loans for emergencies or training

This position is part-time for one year, with the potential to become full-time in August 2026 as the programme expands.