Lecturer Esports (Competitive Gaming)

Permanent, Part Time (0.3 - Wednesday & Fridays)

We are now looking for a Lecturer to teach on a variety of Esports courses including but not limited to; BTEC, NCFE, Level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Esports (or electronic sports) is a term used to describe competitive video gaming.

You will take responsibility for the group tutorship of one of more of the courses within the School and contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvements as directed by the Head of Section and/or Head of School.

Wed like you to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject and hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) with excellent teaching skills and experience of teaching on BTEC programmes in Esports across a range of levels.

With high personal standards and expectations, youll have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the subject and education, and be able to support, motivate and empathise with learners, including monitoring their progress. Youll have links to the industry, relevant external agencies and validating bodies and have an awareness of academic quality standards.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that is due to be implemented imminently.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 25th November 2024.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.The benefits package is pro rated for part time staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are one of Londons largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

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