HE Games Design Lecturer - Adult Learning & Portfolio Prep

The Methodist Church in Britain; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 55 days annual leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Funded CPD

Career advancement support

Free Barnsley College courses

24/7 GP appointments

Health cash plan

Job summary

Barnsley College invites applications for a lecturing post in the Creative & Digital Industries department, focusing on HE Games Design and adult learning. You will teach, assess, and support learners across level design, game systems, prototyping, and production pipelines, using engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity.

You will develop learning materials, provide feedback, and contribute to curriculum planning, quality assurance, and progression activities, including taster sessions and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards a PGCE if no Level 5 teaching qualification is held.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and deliver teaching across the HE Games Design pathway and adult learning
• Teach and assess specialist games areas, including level design, game systems, player experience, mechanics, prototyping, production pipelines and project development
• Use industry software and engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Blender, Adobe Creative Suite) to build learning experiences
• Develop learning materials and give clear, constructive feedback that supports learner progress
• Provide learner support and contribute to curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance with the Course Leader and curriculum team
• Contribute to the ongoing development and promotion of the Games Design provision
• Support progression from further into higher education through taster sessions, open events and curriculum showcases
• Support portfolio preparation and wider engagement activities

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Feedback

Curriculum planning

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Teaching qualification or PGCE intent

GCSE Maths and English (Level 2)

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Maya

Blender

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Barnsley College invites applications for a lecturing post in the Creative & Digital Industries department, focusing on HE Games Design and adult learning. You will teach, assess, and support learners across level design, game systems, prototyping, and production pipelines, using engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity.

You will develop learning materials, provide feedback, and contribute to curriculum planning, quality assurance, and progression activities, including taster sessions and