Curriculum Lead - Games Design

Curriculum Lead – Games Design

Salary: Up to £41,000
Hours: Full Time role with 18–21 teaching hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you looking for your next challenge in Further Education? Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of creative professionals? A thriving and expanding education provider is seeking a Curriculum Lead for Games Design to join its dynamic Digital Media team.

In this role, you will teach and lead on Games Design provision across Level 2, Level 3, and HND courses, while supporting curriculum development and undertaking general management duties within the Digital Media and Games department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Games Design and related subjects (up to Level 3 and HND).
• Lead curriculum planning and development in Games Design.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students, helping them achieve their potential.
• Manage course administration and coordinate resources across the Games Design provision.
• Support and contribute to the wider Digital Media curriculum area.

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Games Design or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine.
• A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• A genuine enthusiasm for education with the ability to motivate and inspire learners.

Desirable:

• A degree in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching games development, digital graphics, and animation.
• Recent or current industry experience in Games Design.

Staff Benefits Include:

• Free on-site parking
• Excellent defined benefits pension scheme (TPS)
• 39 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Access to on-site salon treatments at discounted rates
• Subsidised on-site refectory
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous staff discount scheme

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing department and help shape the future of Games Design education. If you are motivated, creative, and ready to lead, we would love to hear from you.

eXede Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency and the successful applicant will be employed directly by our client. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and full applicant vetting processes will be carried out, including enhanced DBS checks Childrens and/or Adults Barred List checks included for any applications made. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.