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Are you passionate about gaming? Do you have experience with Games Design? Are you ready to share your knowledge and skills with eager, aspiring game designers? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Teacher Games Design
Salary: qualified* up to £44,260 FTE
Unqualified up to £35,063per annum FTE
Location: Harlow
Full time
Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
Teach your passion - At Harlow College, we believe in the power of gaming as an educational tool. You'll have the opportunity to teach what you love and inspire the next generation of game designers.
Diverse Student Body - You'll work with students from all backgrounds and skill levels, making every day a unique and exciting experience.
Teach various games design tools - You'll lead courses focused on industry-standard game design platforms, sharing your expertise in game design, coding, and/or graphics.
Mentor and Support - Help students develop their skills and guide them through their gaming projects, from concept to completion.
Curriculum Development - contribute to the creative and improvement of our gaming curriculum to ensure it stays current and relevant
Stay Current - Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the gaming industry
Requirements:
· Strong communication and presentation skills
· A passion for teaching and helping students succeed
· Experience in gaming
· Strong organisational skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
· Commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
What we can offer:
Ongoing, regular professional development opportunities
Excellent benefits package which include;
Flexible Working
Hybrid Working
42 days annual leave plus bank holidays
A day off on your birthday! (pro rata part time)
College closures at Easter and Christmas
Contractual Sick Pay scheme and access to Occupational Health
An excellent contributory Pension Scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme)
Simply Health Cash Plan
Free Will Writing Service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Plus, lots more!!
If you are enthusiastic about shaping the future of aspiring Games Designers, we invite you to apply!
How to Apply:
Please click the link of copy and paste it into your URL: https://tinyurl.com/43ussyvs
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH ESSEX SCHOOLS JOBS AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
Closing date: 20th September 2026
Still Unsure if this role is right for you?
If you would like to pop in or have an informal discussion to find out more, please contact Kelly Herbert on kherbert@harlow-college.ac.uk. If you prefer you can call them on 01279 868162
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and an Investors in Diversity Silver award holder, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.
*Qualified = level 4 teaching qualification