Occasional Worker: Lecturer – Games, Animation & VFX (Hourly paid)

Milton Keynes College; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Keynes College is seeking an Occasional Worker: Lecturer for Games, Animation & VFX, based in Milton Keynes. This hourly paid role offers flexible teaching opportunities across our creative programmes for 16–19 learners.

Assignments may be ad-hoc or regular, with potential progression into permanent teaching roles. Industry professionals or graduates with enthusiasm for developing others are encouraged to apply. Training to build teaching skills is available.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant subject area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for supporting and inspiring young people.
• Industry experience or subject expertise within a creative digital discipline.
• No teaching qualification? The college can support you to build teaching skills and gain experience in Further Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hourly teaching across Games, Animation & VFX to 16–19 learners.
• Support and inspire learners to develop technical, creative and professional skills.
• Take on ad-hoc cover or regular teaching hours with potential progression into permanent roles.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for supporting learners

Industry experience in creative

Education

A Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Occasional Worker: Lecturer – Games, Animation & VFX (Hourly paid)

Location: Milton Keynes 03/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £29.64 per hour Contractual hours 0 Basis Occasional Worker Package Flexibility Job reference VO01024 Attachments Occasional Lecturer GAV JD 2627.docx

Job description

Hourly Paid Teaching Opportunities - Games, Animation & VFX

Are you passionate about Games, Animation or Visual Effects and interested in sharing your knowledge with the next generation of creative talent?

MK College Group is always keen to hear from talented individuals with experience in Games Design, Animation, VFX, Digital Media or related creative technologies who may be interested in teaching opportunities at our Chaffron Way Campus.

Whether you're an experienced educator, industry professional, recent graduate, or considering a career in teaching, we offer flexible hourly paid opportunities supporting learners across our creative programmes. Assignments may range from ad-hoc cover and short-term teaching support to more regular teaching hours, with potential opportunities to progress into permanent roles.

You'll work with enthusiastic 16-19-year-old learners, helping them develop the technical, creative and professional skills needed for further study and careers within the creative industries.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience in:

• Games Design and Development
• Games Art
• Animation
• Visual Effects (VFX)
• 3D Modelling and Digital Production
• Creative Media and Emerging Technologies

What we're looking for:

• A Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant subject area
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for supporting and inspiring young people
• Industry experience or subject expertise within a creative digital discipline

No teaching qualification? No problem. If you have the right industry knowledge and a passion for developing others, we can support you to build your teaching skills and gain valuable experience within Further Education.

Why join us?

• Flexible hourly paid opportunities
• A supportive and welcoming team
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to inspire future creative professionals
• Potential pathways into permanent teaching and curriculum leadership roles

If you're ready to share your expertise and help shape the future of the creative industries, we'd love to hear from you.