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Games Design Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193162
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 10 November 2026
North West
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Education Details

Games Design Further Education fe college
Also teaches: Digital MediaComputing

Job Description

Games Design Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the North West

Are you an experienced games design professional looking to pass on your technical expertise and inspire the next generation of developers?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider to deliver games design programmes, helping learners build the creative and technical skills they need to progress into further study or employment.

You'll plan and deliver engaging theory and practical sessions, assess learner work and give the feedback that keeps students moving forward throughout their programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging games design lessons across a range of levels.
  • Planning schemes of work and learning activities that support achievement and progression.
  • Assessing, reviewing and tracking learner progress.
  • Maintaining accurate course and learner records.
  • Embedding employability and workplace skills into the curriculum.
  • Supporting learners academically and pastorally throughout their studies.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant games design or digital subject
  • Strong subject knowledge and industry experience
  • Strong communication and IT skills
  • A passion for education and learner development

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Experience of Unreal Engine
  • Knowledge of Substance Painter and Adobe software

If you're ready to bring your industry experience into the classroom and inspire the next generation of games designers, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent in games design or digital subject
  • Strong subject knowledge and industry experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong IT skills
  • Passion for education and learner development

Skills & Qualifications

Games designCurriculum planningLearner assessmentUnreal Engine (desirable)Substance Painter (desirable)Adobe software (desirable)Teaching or willingness to work towards qualification (desirable)

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