Lecturer in Games Design (On the Coast)

Lecturer in Games Design (0.6 FTE)

Directorate of Creative Arts, Digital and Care Industries

Suffolk New College on the Coast, Seaward Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4BG

This post will predominately be based in Leiston. However, there will be some teaching at the Ipswich Campus.

Up to GBP35,811 per annum pro rata

0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week (up to 14 teaching hours and 7 preparation and other duties)

We are seeking a professional with expertise in Games Design, including games development and concept, to teach on all courses from level 1 to level 3 in Creative Media Production area. This role will involve teaching across a breadth of practical and theoretical units. An ability to teach a wide range of design focused games design skills, including a knowledge of programming in Unity 3D.

You should have a Degree in a related area (or equivalent professional qualification) and a teaching qualification or a commitment to obtaining one within a specified time after commencement. You will also have literacy and numeracy qualifications at level 2 equivalent or above. The applicant may also be required to undertake relevant quality assurance training and certification to meet UAL awarding body requirements for assessment and internal verification of student work.

"Leaders and managers encourage teachers and teams to try out new approaches to learning through projects." - Ofsted, 2017

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Closing date: Monday 21st October at 12 noon.

Interview date: Monday 28th October 2019

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.