RES Games Lecturer

RNN Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay (Hourly paid assignments)

Dedicated co-ordinator to assist with,

Access to NEST Pension Scheme

Access to RNN gyms, restaurants and s

Dedicated training programmes

Job summary

Rotherham College, part of the RES Games team within the RNN Group, is seeking a part-time Games Lecturer to deliver Level 3 and Higher Education programmes. You will teach games programming, AI for games, and interactive software development, shaping the next generation of game developers.

You will combine industry expertise with teaching excellence, mentor students, and contribute to the local creative and tech community, supported by targeted professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification or be actively working towards one.
• Hold an appropriate level professional or academic qualification in games development, computer science, or a relevant computing discipline.
• Have hands-on experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), and software development methodologies.
• Be well organised and able to efficiently manage your own workload, including essential academic administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Inspire Innovation: Turn your industry expertise into high-quality courses that launch student careers in the games industry.
• Be a Mentor: Empower learners to smash through technical barriers and unlock their true creative potential.
• Make an Impact: Drive academic excellence and leave a lasting legacy on the local creative and tech community.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Organisation

Education

Teaching qualification or working towards one

Degree in games development / computer science / related computing discipline

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

RES Games Lecturer

Part time, 24.5 hours per week

Temporary starting November 2026

£19.62 - £20.59 per hour, plus holiday pay (dependant on Teaching Qualification)

Rotherham College

Rotherham Education Services (RES) supply casual and temporary staffing to the RNN Group. The RNN Group consists of Rotherham, Dearne Valley and North Notts colleges.

The Role

Shape the game developers and tech leaders of tomorrow. We are seeking passionate Gaming Educators to deliver dynamic Level 3 and Higher Education programmes, specifically targeting critical skills in games programming, AI for games, and interactive software development.

• Inspire Innovation: Turn your industry expertise into high-quality courses that launch student careers in the games industry.
• Be a Mentor: Empower learners to smash through technical barriers and unlock their true creative potential.
• Make an Impact: Drive academic excellence and leave a lasting legacy on the local creative and tech community.

Hours

Monday 4.5 Tuesday 7 Wednesday 3 Thursday 7 Friday 3

You will:

• Hold a teaching qualification or be actively working towards one.
• Hold an appropriate level professional or academic qualification in games development, computer science, or a relevant computing discipline.
• Have hands-on experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), and software development methodologies.
• Be well organised and able to efficiently manage your own workload, including essential academic administrative functions.

Why register with us?

• Full & part time hours available
• Holiday Pay (Hourly paid assignments)
• Dedicated co-ordinator to help you through the process of applying and whilst you are engaged with us
• Access to NEST Pension Scheme
• Access to RNN gyms, restaurants and salons
• Dedicated training programmes accessible throughout the year

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group's main goal is to be an 'outstanding' education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

• We are Inclusive,
• We have Integrity,
• We Deliver,
• We are One Team.

We are OFSTED 'Good' (November 2022)

We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. This means that you'd be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 12 th October 2026 - if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.