About the role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a Teacher of Computer Games to join our team in the Digital Arts department.
This role is part time 29.6 hours per week and fixed term until July 2027. The pro rata salary is £25,532 to £28,729 per annum.
Our students learn skills across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:
Game engines
3D modelling
Game art
2D graphics
Programming
Game design
3D Animation
Stop motion Animation
The ideal candidate will have skills in one or more of these areas.
Creative Media and Digital Arts is a department of more than 600 learners and 30 members of staff delivering Animation, Esports, Games Design and Development, Journalism, Media and TV & Film, at our state of the art Quarry Hill Campus. We deliver a varied curriculum of academic and technical skills to students mostly aged 16-19 at levels one, two and three, including T levels and Access to HE.
Our highly skilled team of specialist teachers and support staff takes pride in developing our students’ personal and employability skills to prepare them for their future life and work. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our students. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become independent, skilled individuals who excel in the industry specialisms they have chosen.
What You Will Do
- Planning delivery of the subject matter, creating lessons and teaching resources in line with the objectives of the curriculum.
- Teaching the principles and practical skills to help our students along the path to a career in the digital and media industries.
- Tracking individual student progress: assessing work and feeding back in a way which helps learners to develop their abilities and understanding.
- Working as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the students.
About You
Relevant, up to date knowledge of your subject specialism.
Qualified to degree level in Media Studies, Computer Games or a related discipline.
Hold, or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification.
Enthusiastic and committed to the development and growth of the department.
Comfortable delivering to groups of young people.
You will be able to apply restorative practice to your communications with students and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.
You will also have experience of processes ensuring that courses are delivered within the guidelines of the college-wide quality assurance policies and contribute enthusiastically to the overall success of the department and campus.
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