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Games Design Course Leader (Tutor), Full Time
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 27,574 - 34,948 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burton upon Trent
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
Games Design Course Leader (Tutor)
Full Time, 37 hours per week
£27,574 - £34,948 per annum
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus
Who are we looking for?
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of game creators and shape the future of the games industry? This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and teach at the forefront of Games Design education.
We’re seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Games Design tutor to deliver across both Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE), including our brand-new FdSc Games Design & Animation foundation degree, delivered in partnership with Staffordshire University.
You’ll be working with industry-standard facilities and cutting-edge software, helping learners develop the practical and conceptual skills needed to thrive in today’s games and animation industries. With a focus on industry relevance and creative innovation, you’ll be pivotal in helping students turn ideas into reality.
What you’ll be doing:
Delivering engaging and forward-thinking sessions across FE and HE Games Design pathways.
Leading the new Games Design & Animation degree provision, helping shape curriculum and direction.
Supporting learners to build strong portfolios and professional practices.
Staying current with games industry trends, software, and workflows - from Unreal and Maya to Adobe and Blender (or equivalent).
Collaborating with creative colleagues across disciplines, from animation to digital media.We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience in Games Design, Animation, or related digital creative fields.
Understands current industry-standard software and workflows.
Is excited by education and the potential of young creative talent.
Brings strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a future-focused mindset.
Holds a teaching qualification or is willing to work towards one.Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.
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Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
Generous holiday plans
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working policies
Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free annual eye tests
Access to our onsite gym
Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month schemeBurton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 10th July 2025. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptableBefore You Apply
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