Overview
ESPORTS Teacher (Shrewsbury) – TieTalent
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:45 – 16:30
Salary: Up to 35,000 (depending on qualifications and experience) not pro rata
Start Date: November 2025
About The Role
Inspire the next generation of Esports talent. You will deliver an innovative, hands-on Esports curriculum that blends digital skills, creativity, team strategy, and business insight. Youll deliver engaging lessons on Esports topics such as gameplay, coaching, health and wellbeing, team organisation, and event management. Students will gain practical experience by planning and running tournaments, developing communication and strategy skills, and exploring careers in Esports.
Key Responsibilities
* Teach industry-relevant Esports content tailored to diverse learning styles
* Create inclusive, engaging teaching materials
* Support students technical, strategic, and professional development
* Organise and run live or virtual tournaments and events
* Stay current with industry trends and tools
* Collaborate with colleagues to continually enhance the course
What Were Looking For
* A strong foundation in Esports, with at least 2 years\' industry or significant personal experience
* Passion for engaging and inspiring young learners
* Knowledge of Esports areas such as event planning, coaching, streaming, and wellbeing
* Confidence using tools like OBS, Discord, Twitch, and gaming hardware
Qualifications (Desirable, But Not Essential)
* PGCE, QTS, QTLS or teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
* GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
About Us
Smallbrook School is increasing capacity from 50 to 80 students and investing in its site to develop KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including SEMH and autism. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential with a personalised, engaging curriculum.
Our school is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire. We are part of Acorn Education and offer opportunities to develop your career. We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Outcomes First Group were certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running (2024).
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of mental health support and physical health checks
Plus a market-leading Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, with options such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options (UK and abroad)
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay (4DWW). 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS. This recruitment process complies with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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