Games Development Teacher

Posting date:	09 June 2025
Salary:	£24,400.00 to £42,182.00 per year
Additional salary information:	24400 - 42182
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	07 July 2025
Location:	Banbury, OX16 9QA
Company:	Vacancy Filler
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JUN20251449

Summary

Are you a Games Development and Coding professional or a Games Design Graduate? Would you like to share your skills and knowledge to help shape the future talent in your industry?You may not have considered a job like this before, and you may not have direct experience of teaching or a teaching qualification, but what is more important is that you have a passion and enthusiasm for developing and nurturing the next generation of Gaming professionals.About the role:You will work collaboratively with our existing team of talented and passionate teachers to ensure we plan and deliver purposeful theory lessons and dynamic practical workshops for our Level 2 and Level 3 courses. Our students are eager to learn and we want to appoint someone who can provide them with a high level of knowledge and skills, that they can utilise in their careers within the Games Development or Games Design sector.Activate Learning has an excellent record of delivering vocational Gaming courses with employability embedded at their heart. This is achieved through excellent relationships with industry and the employment of experts with extensive professional experience within the teaching team. This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Banbury and Bicester College Campus.What do you need to be successful as a Games Development Teacher at Activate Learning?We are looking for people who can act as role models for our students and ensure that they leave us with not just their professional qualifications, but the attributes required to progress in the world of work. Your communication and interpersonal skills will be outstanding and support your ability to deliver interesting and purposeful lessons to a diverse range of learners. You will also have strong organisation skills coupled with the ability to prioritise workloads. You will have the ability to expose students to a wide range of skills including:Using industry standard software, such as Unreal Engine 5, Blender, 3DS Max, Godot and Adobe Suite (Substance Painter and Designer)2D Design and 3D sculpting and modellingEvent based scripting (UE5), or other coding languageAnimation and visual effectsGaming research techniques Games narrative designPrevious teaching experience would be an advantage, as would past involvement in delivering and assessing UAL Creative Media courses. However, this is not essential, as long as you have relevant subject qualifications and can demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector. You will also benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.Learn more about Teachers at Activate LearningWho we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits pageApplicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.