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Games Design lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191007
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 28 September 2026
London
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Education Details

Games Design Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 2Level 3
Also teaches: Digital MediaCreative Technologies

Job Description

Games Design Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: London

Start date: September 2026

Are you an experienced games design professional looking to pass your industry skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in London, delivering teaching, learning and assessment across games design programmes. You'll help learners build the technical and creative skills they need to progress into employment or further study.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging sessions across games design programmes.
  • Planning and preparing lessons that reflect current industry practice.
  • Assessing, reviewing and tracking learner progress.
  • Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals.
  • Keeping accurate records of attendance, progress and achievement.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A degree in a relevant field
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine
  • Knowledge of Substance Painter and Adobe software
  • Ability to motivate and engage learners of varying abilities

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Previous experience teaching or assessing in a further education setting

If you're ready to help learners take their first steps into the games industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Fin Brown

Fin Brown

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Requirements

  • Degree in relevant field
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Knowledge of Substance Painter
  • Knowledge of Adobe software
  • Ability to motivate and engage learners

Skills & Qualifications

Unreal EngineSubstance PainterAdobe Creative SuiteGames designLesson planningAssessmentLearner engagement

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