Expression of Interest: Esports, Digital & Computing

Expression of Interest: Esports, Digital & Computing )EOI

Location: Optional

Salary: £31,375 to £40,912per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 31 August 2027

Reference: EOIESPORTSDIGITAL-2027

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Are you passionate about esports, digital media, gaming, streaming, content creation, or live production?

Whether you’re currently working in industry, freelancing, self‑employed, recently graduated, already teaching, or looking for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

We are inviting expressions of interest from ambitious and creative individuals interested in joining our outstanding Computing & Digital team at Sunderland College as a Programme Lead & Lecturer in Esports and Digital Media.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in the world while inspiring the next generation of digital talent.

We recognise that talented professionals value flexibility, which is why we are keen to hear from individuals interested in working on a:

Whether you’re looking to build a long‑term career in Further Education or want to share your expertise around existing commitments, we’d love to explore opportunities with you.

This is more than a teaching role, it’s an opportunity to influence the future of the esports and digital media industries, support learner success, and develop talent for one of the UK’s fastest‑evolving sectors.

Based across our Bede Campus Arts Academy and the National Esports Performance Campus in Sunderland city centre, you’ll help deliver exciting programmes across Level 2, Level 3, and Higher Education provision.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Inspire the next generation of esports professionals, streamers, content creators, and digital storytellers
• Shape a future‑focused curriculum covering esports performance, live broadcasting, streaming, digital content creation, and media production
• Build strong links with industry partners, esports organisations, and creative media professionals
• Deliver engaging, hands‑on learning experiences in a rapidly growing sector
• Support learners into Higher Education, employment, entrepreneurship, and digital careers

You do not need to be a qualified teacher to get started.

If you have relevant industry experience in esports, gaming, media production, digital content, streaming, sport, or a related creative sector, we can support your move into education with:

• Funded teacher training and qualifications
• Ongoing CPD and industry development opportunities
• Mentoring and support from experienced teaching professionals
• Career progression pathways into leadership and curriculum management

• Taking Teaching Further (TTF), funded support to retrain as an FE teacher
• Government Targeted Retention Incentive payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teaching roles and subject areas

(Eligibility varies depending on role and criteria.)

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we invest in our people and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth.

• Generous annual leave, 35 to 48 days per year plus bank holidays
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