Esports Teacher
Sports, Public Services & Travel Tourism
Hourly Rate: £15.05 to £16.91 per hour
Contract Type: Variable hours | Approximately 22.5 hours per week
Reference: REC2098 | Closing date: Tuesday, 11th February 2025
This role is offered on a Variable Hours contract for services, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to accept work offered to you. We’ll provide an approximate number of hours you may be asked to work; however, there is no obligation for work to be offered, and there’s no obligation for you to accept the work offered.
The opportunity
As our Esports Teacher, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge lessons to learners on our exciting Esports programmes. You’ll create an engaging and supportive environment, enabling our students to develop essential skills such as teamwork, strategy, content creation, event management, and business planning within the Esports sector. Your ability to bring the subject to life and connect with students who share your passion will make a real difference to their success.
You’ll deliver inspiring and dynamic lessons, diving into exciting topics like strategy, gameplay, team organisation, event management, and business planning. By creating and adapting engaging teaching materials, you’ll ensure lessons are tailored to meet curriculum standards while sparking curiosity and catering to the unique needs of our students.
Building a supportive and inclusive learning environment will be at the heart of your role, empowering every student to reach their full potential. You’ll bring the world of Esports to life by organising and overseeing tournaments and events, giving students hands-on, practical experience and the opportunity to develop their skills in real-world scenarios. Through regular assessments, you’ll provide meaningful feedback to help students reflect, grow, and achieve their goals with confidence.
Collaboration will be key, as you’ll work closely with the wider team to continually raise the standard of teaching, learning, and assessment across the programme. Staying ahead of the curve, you’ll keep up with the latest trends and advancements in the Esports industry, incorporating them into your lessons to ensure your teaching remains fresh, relevant, and inspiring.
Above all, you’ll serve as a role model and mentor, motivating students to develop professional attitudes, behaviours, and a passion for success as they prepare for exciting futures in this fast-growing industry.
About you
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and dynamic individual with a genuine passion for Esports and education. You’ll be someone who can inspire and motivate our students, creating an engaging learning environment that helps them thrive and succeed. You’ll have a strong foundation in the Esports industry, with a deep understanding of gameplay, strategy, team organisation, event management, and business planning. Whether through professional experience or personal involvement, you’re well-versed in the competitive and business aspects of Esports and can turn this expertise into meaningful learning opportunities for students.
As an educator, you’re engaging and innovative, capable of bringing Esports to life in the classroom. You excel at creating accessible and creative teaching materials, tailoring lessons to different learning styles, and inspiring curiosity in your students. While teaching experience is an advantage, your willingness to develop your skills and embrace new ideas is what truly sets you apart.
Your event management skills shine when it comes to planning and running Esports tournaments. You recognise the value of practical, hands-on experiences and ensure these events run smoothly, providing students with opportunities to build and showcase their skills.
You’re passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and empowered to achieve their best. With a focus on encouragement and growth, you help students thrive both personally and professionally.
Staying up to date with the latest trends and developments in Esports comes naturally to you. You bring this industry awareness into your teaching, keeping lessons fresh, relevant, and exciting for your students.
Above all, you’re a mentor and role model. You inspire students to adopt professional behaviours and attitudes, preparing them for success in a growing and competitive industry.
Required
* Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Esports or a related field. PGCE, CertEd, DTTLS, or willingness to achieve within a set timeframe.
* GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent).
* At least 2 years of industry experience in Esports or a related field.
* Experience teaching students aged 16+ in an educational setting.
* Knowledge of Esports topics, including events, coaching, planning, health and wellbeing, strategies, and psychology.
* Experience working with partners to develop and deliver curriculum projects.
Reasons to join us
* We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days.
* Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress.
* 24/7 access to same-day appointments with a GP.
* Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining, and leisure.
* Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities.
* Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App.
* Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines.
* Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon.
* On-site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options.
* Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members.
Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 11th February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
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