Lecturer in Games Design (Graduate)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Onsite catering (Costa Coffee)

Flexible working practices

Professional development support

Staff pension (TPS)

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking a recent graduate to support the delivery of the FdA Game Art and FdSc Game Design & Development programmes. You will contribute through practical workshops, demonstrations and project guidance.

You will assist with assessments, feedback and monitoring of student progress, helping learners develop academic, technical and professional skills in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• A recent bachelor’s degree in game art, Game Design, Games Development, Computer Games, Digital Media or a closely related subject.
• Practical skills in one or more industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop or related software.
• Understanding of contemporary games production workflows and development practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for supporting and motivating learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Industry experience, freelance projects or a teaching qualification are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of teaching, learning and assessment across the FdA Game Art and FdSc Game Design & Development programmes.
• Assist with practical workshops, demonstrations and tutorial sessions within specialist games disciplines.
• Provide support and guidance to students undertaking individual and group project work.
• Contribute to assessment, feedback and monitoring of student progress under the guidance of programme staff.
• Support students in developing academic, technical and professional skills.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for supporting learners

Education

Bachelor’s degree in game art, Game Design, Games Development, Computer Games, Digital Media or related subject

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Blender

Maya

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

Role Information: Reference: REQ001515 Location: WISE Campus FTE Salary: Up to £39,291.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience) Actual Salary: Up to £11,787.30 Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st July 2027 Working Hours: 11.1 hours per week (0.3 FTE, equivalent to 1.5 days per week)

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy aTOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/& University Centre at SGS College | For The Future You

This fixed-term opportunity is aimed at a recent graduate looking to begin a career in Higher Education teaching and learning. You will support the delivery of our FdA Game Art and FdSc Game Design & Development programmes through practical workshops, project support, academic skills development and assessment activities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of teaching, learning and assessment across the FdA Game Art and FdSc Game Design & Development programmes.
• Assist with practical workshops, demonstrations and tutorial sessions within specialist games disciplines.
• Provide support and guidance to students undertaking individual and group project work.
• Contribute to assessment, feedback and monitoring of student progress under the guidance of programme staff.
• Support students in developing academic, technical and professional skills.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• A recent bachelor’s degree in game art, Game Design, Games Development, Computer Games, Digital Media or a closely related subject.
• Practical skills in one or more industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop or related software.
• Understanding of contemporary games production workflows and development practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for supporting and motivating learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Industry experience, freelance projects or a teaching qualification are desirable but not essential.

If you have any queries, please contact [e-mail]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.