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Esports lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191585
FE & HE Not specified temporary mid Level 7 October 2026
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Education Details

Esports Further Education training provider
Also teaches: GamingDigital Media

Job Description

Esports lecturer

Temporary

Start date: October 2026

Are you an esports or gaming professional looking to inspire the next generation of players, creators and industry specialists?

About the Role

As an Esports Lecturer, you'll plan and deliver engaging lessons across esports programmes for a training provider, helping learners build the technical, creative and employability skills the sector demands.

You'll bring the subject to life through practical, industry-relevant teaching, adapting your approach to suit a range of abilities and learning styles. Alongside teaching, you'll track progress, give constructive feedback and support learners to achieve and move on to their next step.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging lessons across a range of esports courses.
  • Assessing, reviewing and tracking learner progress.
  • Maintaining accurate course and learner records.
  • Embedding employability and workplace skills into the curriculum.
  • Supporting learners to achieve and progress.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong subject knowledge in esports, gaming or a related discipline
  • Ability to engage and motivate learners
  • Strong communication and IT skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Previous experience of teaching, assessing or instructing learners

If you're ready to bring your industry experience into the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Fin Brown

Fin Brown

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Strong subject knowledge in esports, gaming or a related discipline
  • Ability to engage and motivate learners
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong IT skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Skills & Qualifications

EsportsGamingTeachingLesson planningAssessmentLearner progress trackingEmployability skillsCommunicationIT skills

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