Games Development Teacher

Description:

Are you looking to inspire the next generation of Games designers? The Manchester College wants to hear from you! If you are a qualified and experienced Games Development Teacher, with a strong background in achieving great results and can support students with outstanding teaching and learning, then we have a career path for you!

What we are looking for

Working at our City Campus Manchester, as a Games Development teacher, you will report into our head of department. You will have the opportunity to Introduce students to Game Art career pathways and industry standards. Provide hands-on project-based learning, supporting students in creating their own Game Art assets utilising industry software and tools. Work with a team of dedicated and enthusiastic teachers all working towards the same common goal, educating our future.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in Game Art and Development, covering topics such as game design principles.
Instructing students in the use of industry-standard game development software such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Provide individualised support and feedback to students to enhance their learning experience.
Develop and update curriculum materials to align with industry trends and best practices.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
Conduct and mark assessments adhering to internal and external verification processes.
Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records of progress.
Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in the game development industry.To be successful in this role, you will need:

Certificate of education or PGCE
Current and valid industry specialism
Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation)
Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification
English and maths minimum level 2, grade C or grade 4 and aboveAbout us

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and the largest single provider of 16-19, adult and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN and LTE group operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester's learning provision and are currently Rated "Good" by Ofsted. We strive to achieve the best possible learning experience for our students and place the highest importance of focusing on every individual to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What we offer our colleagues

Successful candidates will be offered a salary of between Salary £25,809 - £43,397 per annum, depending on your level of experience and qualifications.

56 days annual leave. Includes 45 days holiday, min of 3 college closures, plus 8 bank holidays
820 hrs global teaching
Opportunity to work from home if not required to be on site, including 3 well-being days
In-house training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career
Commitment of 5 Industry updating days within your global teaching allocation
Career development opportunities & Opportunity to progress to a range of roles
We pride ourselves on offering a favourable Teachers pension scheme
Discounts on your health care through Simply Health
Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist
Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase
Access to lots of offers with well-known retailersWhy would you join us?

We are the number one further education college in Greater Manchester for student achievement and we are in the top five of further education colleges nationally for student achievement, no mean feat! We want you to be part of our outstanding achievement and add to the excellent successes by applying your skills and knowledge in one of our classrooms.

In achieving all of this, The Manchester College has become award-winning! Our tutors and courses have been recognised with local and national awards and we've even had one from the Royal family!

Almost ready to click apply? Let us help you! If you're already qualified in a Computing specialism to, HE standard and interested in getting into Teaching then we can help you gain a CertED (Certificate in Education) a recognised qualification which will allow you to teacher within FE. Apply now and find out more.

Safeguarding

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

Equal opportunities statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity.

The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 28/05/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response