Games HE & Adults Lecturer

This lecturing post sits in the Creative & Digital Industries department, covering the Higher Education Games Design pathway and adult learning. The work centres on teaching, assessment and learner support across level design, game systems, prototyping and production pipelines, using engines and tools such as Unreal Engine and Unity. Beyond the classroom, the post helps learners move from further into higher education through taster sessions, open events and portfolio preparation.

Visa sponsorship is not offered, and an Enhanced DBS check is required.

• Lead, plan and deliver teaching across the HE Games Design pathway and adult learning
• Teach and assess specialist games areas, including level design, game systems, player experience, mechanics, prototyping, production pipelines and project development
• Use industry software and engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Blender, Adobe Creative Suite) to build learning experiences
• Develop learning materials and give clear, constructive feedback that supports learner progress
• Provide learner support and contribute to curriculum planning, assessment and quality assurance with the Course Leader and curriculum team
• Contribute to the ongoing development and promotion of the Games Design provision
• Support progression from further into higher education through taster sessions, open events and curriculum showcases
• Support portfolio preparation and wider engagement activities

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards a PGCE if no Level 5 teaching qualification is held
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications

• Recent experience in an educational setting in a teaching or assessment capacity
• Experience of delivering learning to a range of learners
• Experience of developing effective learning materials
• Experience of working with employers to inform curriculum planning

• Knowledge of Unreal Engine, Maya and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication, with clear and constructive feedback
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to develop strategies that improve attendance, retention, achievement and success rates

• Right to work in the UK, demonstrable at appointment
• Enhanced DBS check
• Not barred from engaging in regulated activity with children

• Organised, flexible and motivational approach, working independently to tight deadlines
• Commitment to safeguarding and appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults

• Knowledge of Unity and Blender

• Up to 55 days annual leave a year, including bank and public holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme for additional leave
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Funded CPD, regular staff development and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement support
• Free Barnsley College courses (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same-day GP appointments
• Health cash plan access through Westfield Health or Health Shield