An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a Games Design lecturer to provide high quality teaching as part of our Media team.

The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant and locally significant.

Oaklands College has a proud heritage of providing responsive, transformational education. We opened our doors to men and women in 1921. We have provided our students with the knowledge and skills to achieve their individual ambitions and make a valuable contribution to their communities. The College is developing in a transformational way, and we are seeking a Games Design Lecturer to play a vital role in our Journey.

We are looking for a Games Design Specialist to join our team and play a crucial role in the delivery of our Level 3 Games Design qualifications. In this position, you will plan, track and mark students across Year 1 & 2 and deliver creative and engaging classes. You will also be responsible for sharing industry practises and adhering to professional standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, relevant experience with Games Design software. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Previous experience teaching is essential, along with a commitment to providing high-quality lessons.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. We have fantastic benefits like a free on site gym in St Albans, private healthcare options, a cycle to work scheme and financial wellbeing support. We take care of what's important to you.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

Oaklands is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Personal tutor to Year 1 & Year 2 Games Design
• Plan, track and mark student assignments
• Give students feedback and support them to achieve their best
• Trouble shoot technical issues with relating software that may arise
• Liaise with parents regarding student progress including reports and parents’ evenings
• Work as part of the wider Media team
• Organise enrichment activities including trips related to subject area for example EGX London

Liaise with Examining body for external moderation

Personal Specification, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in related subject within Games (3D Games Art/Animation or Games development)
• Experience teaching UAL qualifications preferred
• At least a Level 3 Teaching Qualification
• Industry knowledge with an understanding of the working pipeline
• Working knowledge of the Unity Game Engine and or Unreal Engine
• Working knowledge preferred in Scripting Language C# or C++
• Adobe suite software including Photoshop & Illustrator
• Autodesk Maya 3D modelling programme and/or Blender

Games Design industry experience preferred