Lecturer - Esports

Role

Lecturer – Esports

Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays, teacher’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Permanent – Full Time

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Esports to join our Esports department at the Bedford College Group.

• Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Deliver high‑quality teaching, assessment and verification across a range of programmes and levels, supporting learners to achieve their full potential.
• Curriculum Planning & Innovative Delivery – Develop up‑to‑date schemes of work and engaging learning resources, contributing proactively to curriculum development and innovative teaching practice.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Monitor learner progress, provide timely feedback and ensure compliance with awarding body standards and internal quality processes.
• Learner Support, Behaviour & Enrichment – Support students through guidance, behaviour management and enrichment opportunities, including employer links and work experience.
• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance – Maintain accurate records, contribute to team and college activities, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD responsibilities.

• Qualifications & Esports Expertise – Degree in Esports or a related field with GCSE English and maths, supported by strong, current knowledge of industry developments and trends.
• Teaching, Learning & Student Experience – Ability to deliver engaging, high‑quality learning experiences, supporting students to achieve success and develop relevant skills.
• Curriculum Knowledge & Continuous Development – Up‑to‑date understanding of the Esports sector with commitment to CPD and innovative teaching practices.
• Communication, Organisation & Teamwork – Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, able to meet deadlines, build relationships and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, equality and college values, maintaining professionalism with flexibility to work across sites and support student success.

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.