Lecturer/Programme Leader - Digital/Games Design Specialism

South Thames Colleges Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Lecturer/Programme Leader for Digital/Games Design to lead courses and teach various software tools. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and a teaching qualification, with experience in delivering effective learning outcomes. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (40 days)

Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Qualifications

• Relevant degree-level qualification.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in delivering high-quality learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead courses in Digital Art, Animation, and Games Design.
• Monitor delivery and supervise assessment.
• Liaise with external verifiers/moderators as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Autodesk Maya

Blender

3D Studio Max

Game Engines

Adobe Creative Suite

3D printing

Video Production

Motion-capture VR

Education

Degree level qualification or higher

Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Lecturer/Programme Leader - Digital/Games Design Specialism

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

£23,806 - £28,641 per annum

Permanent

South Thames Colleges Group

Permanent, Part Time (0.6)

The School of Creative Industries at Kingston College is seeking a dynamic, proactive, highly organised and effective course leader to drive forward the Level 3 aspect in Digital Art, Animation and Games Design.

You will have a skilled understanding, and the ability to teach and create tutorials, on a range of software and hardware including some or all of these programmes:

• Autodesk Maya
• Blender
• 3D Studio Max
• A range of Game Engines
• The Adobe suite including: After-effects, Animate, InDesign, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Skills in using 3D printers
• Green screens
• HD video/still cameras
• Motion‑capture VR is preferable

You will produce schemes of work, monitor their delivery, supervise assessment, provide internal verification and, if necessary, liaise with external verifiers/moderators and coordinate the review and evaluation of courses.

As our Lecturer/Programme Leader, we would like you to hold relevant qualifications to degree level or higher, hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) and participated in recent and relevant continuous professional development. With a thorough understanding of what makes for excellent evidence‑based teaching, learning and assessment in your field, you will have a strong record in delivering high quality learning programmes with demonstrably good outcomes.

With a keen awareness of future developments that influence this curriculum area, you will have experience of successfully monitoring and supporting "at‑risk" learners to achieve or exceed their potential. You will be a hardworking and flexible individual with high personal standards and expectations with good planning, preparation, organisational and administrative skills and good attention to detail.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 11th December 2025.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro‑rated for part‑time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post‑16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.