Oaklands College
Part Time Games Design Lecturer
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Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of Games Designers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a passionate and creative Games Design Lecturer to help shape the future of aspiring games professionals. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work with talented and motivated learners, delivering engaging and industry-relevant teaching that develops both their technical expertise and creative potential.
You will play a key role in preparing students for careers within the games industry by introducing core games design principles, development pipelines, game mechanics, immersive gameplay experiences, narrative design, and winning and losing conditions. Through inspiring teaching and vocationally focused assignment briefs, you will challenge learners to achieve excellence and develop the skills required for progression into higher education or employment.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
As a Games Design Lecturer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning to Year 1 and Year 2 Games Design students, ensuring they are supported to achieve their full potential.
- Act as a personal tutor, providing guidance, encouragement, and pastoral support throughout each learner’s journey.
- Plan, deliver, track, and assess assignments, monitoring student progress and providing timely, constructive feedback that promotes continuous improvement and achievement.
- Work closely with students to help develop their understanding of games design concepts and industry-standard production processes while providing support with specialist software and technical troubleshooting when required.
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers, including contributing to reports, attending parents’ evenings, and communicating learner progress effectively.
- Collaborate with colleagues as part of the wider Media team to enhance the student experience and contribute to curriculum development.
- Organise enrichment opportunities, including educational visits and industry-related trips such as EGX London, helping learners gain valuable insight into the games sector.
- Liaise with awarding organisations and external moderators to ensure assessment and quality assurance processes are maintained to the highest standards.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in a Games-related discipline such as Games Development, 3D Games Art, Animation, or a related subject.
- Minimum Level 3 Teaching Qualification.
- Experience teaching UAL qualifications is desirable.
- Games industry experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of games production pipelines and industry practice.
Technical Knowledge
- Working knowledge of Unity and/or Unreal Engine.
- Experience with scripting languages such as C# and/or C++.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Experience using Autodesk Maya and/or Blender for 3D modelling and asset creation.
Skills & Attributes
- Passion for teaching and supporting young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create engaging and challenging vocational assignments.
- Strong organisational and assessment skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider curriculum team.
- Commitment to learner achievement, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
Your Future Starts at Oaklands
At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success, all within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven work environment where your contribution truly matters.
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Here’s What You Can Look Forward To:
- Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)
- Financial wellbeing support, including savings on beauty treatments, Lambing Weekend, our on-site zoo, travel via the UNO Bus Scheme, and more
- Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting active travel and healthy living
- Generous holiday allowance, giving you the time to rest and recharge
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) with free Adult Community Learning courses and staff training opportunities
- Staff Development Days & Awards, celebrating your achievements and recognising your impact
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support, including confidential resources and guidance
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering advice and support 24/7
- Mental Health Peer Supporters, for when you just need someone to talk to
- Eye Care Vouchers, supporting your health while working with screens
Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all students and staff, irrespective of their position or role within the College, together with Governors, agency workers, volunteers, placement students, subcontractors, and partners, to share this commitment.
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