Lecturer in Esports

Your future is here

A place to inspire

In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you'll do

We are looking for a creative and passionate Lecturer to help develop and deliver our exciting new Esports provision, you will be delivering across our Level 2 and 3 programmes. There may also be teaching across other aspects of our IT and Computing provision to support our growing faculty. We are looking for individuals with relevant industry experience, which you will pass on to develop our students to be industry and work ready.Ideally you will have teaching experience, however if you are looking to start a career in teaching we can support you to be a great teacher.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for people who:

• Have enthusiasm and passion for education and the Esports industry and a comprehensive understanding of where and how it could take our young people as a career option.You will also bring broad experience of competitive gaming and the online gaming community and ideas as to how to utilise this knowledge and passion to inspire young people.
• Are passionate about teaching in the FE sector
• Are committed to ensuring our students make the best progress possible
• Are able to work in a demanding and changing environment

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Ismael Nobre (Curriculum Manager) on Ismael.nobre@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk or Wendy Walker-Graham (Head of Faculty) on Wendy.Walker-Graham@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: w/c 18th August 2025

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £32,445 - £40,560 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Click the 'Apply' button above to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability