Games Development Lecturer

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley College seeks a Games Development Lecturer to deliver a leading Level 3 course in Games, Animation & VFX. This role offers a salary range of £29,233 to £32,901 per annum and emphasizes innovative teaching in a state-of-the-art facility. Ideal candidates are passionate, engaging, and possess industry or teaching experience.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Contributory pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Exclusive discounts for stores

Regular staff development days

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site subsidised Starbucks

Qualifications

• Outstanding specialist in Games Development.
• Enthusiastic about subject delivery to students.
• Experience or qualification in education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-leading Level 3 Games, Animation & VFX courses.
• Support students in developing skills for the gaming industry.
• Engage with industry partners to enhance course content.

Skills

Tech savvy

Passionate

Engaging

Self-motivated

Education

Experience in teaching or gaming industry

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Games Development Lecturer – Permanent - £29,233 to £32,901 per annum

You may be an experienced Teacher or learning professional. You may be a new graduate or even currently working in the gaming industry. If you are a tech savvy specialist who can pass on your expertise to our students, we want to hear from you.

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
• Contributory pension schemes (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted gym membership (Facilities onsite so perfect for that quick workout)
• Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores – who doesn’t love 20% off?
• Regular staff development days and funded CPD opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On site subsidised Starbucks and restaurants – for a well-deserved coffee and cake break!

Games Development Lecturer
Digital and Computing
Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week (Part time considered)
£29,233 to £32,901 per annum

We are looking for an outstanding specialist to help us deliver one of the country’s leading Level 3 Games, Animation & VFX courses. Whether you are directly from industry or an experienced lecturer, we are looking for someone who is passionate about their subject. Highly skilled, engaging, self-motivated, and focused on helping students to develop into the next generation of industry professionals, are just some of the key qualities we are seeking in our new recruit.

You will work in our magnificent new SciTech Digital Innovation Hub, which opened in September 2020. Facilities within the Hub focus on digital industries including Games, Animation & VFX, as well as Cyber Security, Software Development, Network Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Film & TV, Broadcast Journalism, Photography, Digital Design, Virtual Reality and Motion Capture.

Barnsley College is an outstanding college and these are exciting times for the department as we continue to develop an innovative, industry-focused curriculum. We are looking for an additional subject specialist to join our Digital Industries team, to help us to work with our industry partners to deliver outstanding courses.

Closing date for Applications 8 October 2023 -We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.