Esports Teacher

Activate Learning has an exciting opportunity available for a passionate Esports Teacher to join our Createch Faculty based at Reading College.

Role: Esports Teacher
Location: Reading College
Contract: Fixed-term, part-time role working 29.5 hours per week (FTE 0.80)
Salary: £32,486-£45,404
Student Focus: Further Education | Esports | Level 2 & 3

What you'll be doing

You will teach across Level 2 and Level 3 Esports courses on UAL Media specifications, including supporting the delivery of English and Maths revision.

The post holder will be required to have a range of abilities within Media and Esports including community and social management, content creation, and broadcasting. We are looking for somebody who has a strong media base e.g. knowledge of the adobe suite and content creation in the Esports community. You will also act as a personal tutor and study programme owner, providing pastoral and academic support to our students.

You will work collaboratively with our existing team of talented and passionate teachers to ensure we plan and deliver purposeful practical and theory lessons. Our students are eager to learn, and we want to appoint someone who can provide them with a high level of knowledge and skills, that they can utilise in their careers or progression to university.

This is a fixed-term, part-time position based at our Reading College campus, working 29.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE) across Monday to Thursday. The contract is fixed until July 2027.

What we're looking for

Whilst a teaching qualification would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. As long as you have teaching experience, the qualifications or industry experience to teach and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.

You will be responsible for providing expectational mentoring and pastoral support to our students throughout the duration of their course. You will have the ability to plan and deliver high quality and engaging lessons to a diverse group of learners and to carry out initial and on-going assessments to ensure the students are on track with their learning goals and achieving excellent results.

In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.

You'll have

• Have a Level 3 qualification in an appropriate subject, or relative alternative qualification, or experience is essential.
• Teaching Expereince
• Teaching Qualification is desirable
• Possess an open mindset and attitude towards technology and virtual learning tools.
• Have the ability to expose students to a wide range of skills within Esports.
• Have current Maths and English skills.
• A working knowledge of T Levels would be an advantage.

Start your teaching journey with confidence?

At Activate Learning, we know that starting a new role is an important step. That’s why we provide all new teaching staff with a comprehensive three-day induction programme, designed to help you feel welcomed, supported and confident from day one.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to the profession, your induction will introduce you to Activate Learning’s mission, values and Learning Philosophy-led culture. You’ll also spend an afternoon exploring our distinctive approaches to teaching and assessment, giving you a strong foundation for your role and helping you understand what makes learning at Activate Learning different.

And the support doesn’t stop there. You’ll have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout your career, helping you continue to strengthen your practice, develop new skills and progress towards your career goals.

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

• 40 days’ annual leave (calculated according to working hours)
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free eye tests
• Season ticket loan / bus pass *
• Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.
• Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace
• Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

*Subject to earnings eligibility

For more information about our benefits and wellbeing support, visit our Work with us - Wellbeing page.

About Activate Learning

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their education and careers.

At the heart of everything we do is our award-winning Learning Philosophy, which shapes how we teach, support our learners and work together as colleagues. Our approach is built around three simple principles: Feel Safe, Find Purpose and Make Progress.

We recognise that everyone has a different starting point, experience and ambition. We work with our learners as individuals, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to progress.

As a colleague, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where learning, development and making a positive difference are central to what we do.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Important information

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Once a vacancy is closed, the application form will no longer be available.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert before the advertised closing date.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team.

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check due to exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Agencies working with our Talent Team must be part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL)