Lecturer - Esports

Role

Lecturer – Esports

Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum based on experience and qualifications. 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays, teacher’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, professional development opportunities, access to college courses.

Note:

Salary and annual leave are for a qualified lecturer.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Permanent – Full time.

UK based contract. Must have the right to work in the UK. No sponsorship offered.

We are recruiting a Lecturer in Esports for our Esports department at the Bedford College Group.

• Teach, assess and verify student achievement across a range of programmes and levels.
• Plan and deliver curriculum, developing schemes of work and engaging learning resources; support curriculum development.
• Monitor learner progress, provide timely feedback, ensure compliance with awarding body standards and internal quality processes.
• Support students through guidance, behaviour management, and enrichment opportunities, including employer links and work experience.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to team and college activities, uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD responsibilities.

• Degree in Esports or a related field with GCSE English and Maths; strong and current knowledge of industry developments and trends.
• Ability to deliver engaging, high‑quality learning experiences that support student success and skill development.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the Esports sector; commitment to CPD and innovative teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and teamwork skills; meet deadlines, build relationships and contribute positively within a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and college values; flexible to work across sites and support student success.

• Valuing Teamwork – Appreciate collective effort and respect contributions.
• Improving Continuously – Challenge ourselves to do better and learn from new ideas.
• Student‑Centred – Prioritise students’ best interests in all decisions.
• Inclusive – Celebrate differences and diversity.
• Open and Caring – Support wellbeing of staff, students and community.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – Deliver programmes that challenge students to achieve ambitions.

All staff are subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and references. Candidates must not be barred from working with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The policy on Employment of Ex‑Offenders is available for review.