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Lecturer in Esports
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Location: Dearne Valley Campus, Rotherham
Salary: A GBP 29,455 (Unqualified) or A GBP 33,487 (Qualified) per annum + benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)
Closing Date: 03rd of August 2026
Are you ready to turn your passion for gaming into a rewarding academic career? We are seeking an innovative and industry-connected Esports Lecturer to inspire our students and shape the future of competitive gaming education.
You will lead dynamic lectures, develop cutting-edge curriculum, and mentor the next generation of esports professionals. From tournament operations to AI in gaming, you will bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industry practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Dynamic Teaching: Deliver engaging sessions on broadcasting, team operations, event management, and game strategy.
- Curriculum Innovation: Design forward-thinking modules featuring virtual production, analytics, and player wellbeing.
- Student Mentoring: Guide student teams, support career development, and manage Student Champs.
- Industry Connection: Build partnerships with teams and publishers to secure guest speakers and placements.
- Event Leadership: Oversee live tournament planning, technical broadcast setups, and audience engagement.
Career Paths You Will Cultivate
You will prepare students for high-impact industry roles, including:
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- Esports Event Managers and Tournament Organisers
- Shoutcasters, Commentators and Content Creators
- Team Coaches, Analysts and Production Specialists
- Social Media and Community Managers
You will...
- play a vital role in designing vibrant, creative resources that captivate and inspire. By seamlessly blending practical, theoretical, and digital teaching methods, you will equip learners with the vital skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to thrive in the future.
- champion student success by actively tracking and guiding their progress toward outstanding personal achievements.
- As a highly motivated and supportive team player, your exceptional interpersonal skills will shine. You will collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and leadership to turn strategic visions into impactful classroom realities.
Qualifications and Requirements
- You will hold a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, as well as a relevant teaching qualification and assessors award, or be willing to work towards.
- You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths or be willing to work towards.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you
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Department Info
You will work as part of the curriculum team of Sport and Public Services at Dearne Valley College, and take direction from the Curriculum Team Leader. You will be line managed by the Curriculum Manager.
Our Excellent Benefits And Rewards Package
- Access to teachers pensions scheme
- Up to 50 days annual leave per year (35) including closure during Christmas period
- Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
- Staff health and wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
- Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
- Parking available at all of our sites
- Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
- New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to A GBP 6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
- Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth A GBP 200 per referral made
What is the RNN Group?
RNN Group's main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals who share our passion for education and training.
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