Job Title: Vocational Learning Coach in Games Design
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
Department: Computing, Visual and Performing Art
Reporting to: Associate Director Curriculum in Digital
Salary: £12.83 per hour (£11.45 per hour plus £1.38 holiday pay per hour)
Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme
Join Our Team
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled and dedicated Vocational Learning Coach in Games Design to join our Digital department. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring Specialist Additional Learning Support in the Curriculum Area, having an input into planning and preparing for lessons and assisting individuals or a group of learners during their attendance at college.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Vocational Learning Coach in Games Design you will:
· Delivering and managing high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in the Games Design sector.
· Provide hands-on and theoretical instruction in specific areas, e.g., Digital, Games Design.
· Support students' academic and personal growth, helping them achieve their full potential.
· Develop and implement lesson plans that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
· Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning experience and address the needs of all students.
· Support student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression, providing guidance and tailored support.
What We’re Looking For:
We seek candidates who:
· Hold an appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent, in supporting students with learning difficulties/care or the commitment to complete within an agreed timescale.
· Are qualified teachers; or are willing to work towards the qualification*
· Have current knowledge and experience in teaching Game Design.
· Demonstrate effective classroom management, excellent time management, and strong communication skills.
· Are proficient in preparing teaching materials using Information Learning Technology.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
· Competitive Salaries
· Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
· Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
· Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
· On-site staff parking available
· Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
· On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
· Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
o 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
o Occupational Health
o Free Flu jabs
o Free Gym Membership for all staff.
o Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments to learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work for Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Samantha Charlton, Curriculum Team Leader in Childcare & Education, on ST.Charlton@mbro.ac.uk
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