The Opportunity
We have an amazing opportunity in our Games Development Team to teach our highly creative students across all our Further Education and Higher Education programmes. We live by our mantra of "Don’t just play games. Make games!" and are looking for people who are actively creating games in whatever form. This could be the ideal role for you if you are an indie game developer, Unity specialist, or are actively creating and releasing games. We are especially looking for someone with a strong art skillset that can help students develop a variety of 2D and 3D art pipelines.
Lecturer in Game Development
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,202 - £42,226
Location: Wakefield City Campus
We would also consider a new graduate of Games Development, Games Programming, or someone who is working in industry and perhaps looking to give back and change direction – we will provide support and professional development to enable you to excel.
Role Overview
You’ll work with our Curriculum Managers to further develop our Games Development courses. Our Games provision is currently delivered in an open plan studio, offering a professional design environment for both our students and staff. Although you will primarily focus on the coordination and teaching of your programme, you’ll also have a secondary focus on fostering external links with employers and the Games industry to keep our curriculum cutting edge. Your role will be vital in delivering the training and assessment of vocational skills, ensuring that our students enjoy an exceptional learning experience, with employability and professional practice at its core.
About You
You might be a new graduate or currently working in the games industry. Or, you may already have recent teaching experience. Either way, if you want to bring your expertise into our classrooms, we want to hear from you. You will hold a Degree or Master’s in Games Development, as well as GCSE A*–C / 9–4 in Maths and English or equivalent.
We Are Also Looking For The Following
* Knowledge and practice of using game development workflows individually or as a team.
* Knowledge of 2D and 3D art practices and processes.
* An understanding of the business requirements within a Game Development setting, including all aspects of company logistics.
* Confidence working with industry standard software including project management software, Blender, Unity, and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
* An understanding of the different specialisms used within Game Development and how they are utilised collaboratively to produce product.
* A creative or technical portfolio of work demonstrating practical experience in generating Games and/or Interactive Media related content.
* A working knowledge of C# programming (or willingness to upskill in this area) would be a distinct advantage.
The Team and Our Students
Our programmes are project-driven and our students don’t just play games, they make games and realise full rather than partial products. They explore all specialisms rather than a specific one. Our students are highly creative and keen to learn, coming from different starting points and with different aspirations. They are highly motivated and challenge us every day, keeping us on our toes. Operating in a pseudo work-based environment with superb facilities, our team is run like a games development company – with programmers, artists, designers and producers, backed by a huge amount of industry knowledge. Our staff are passionate about what they do and highly supportive of each other.
Values
Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourages applications from all.
Benefits Include
* Generous Annual Leave
* Personal and Professional Development opportunities
* Good Pension Scheme
* Reduced price personal gym membership
* Staff Recognition Awards
Closing Date
31st May 2026
Interview Date
Week commencing 8th June 2026
Application Process
Direct applicants only – no agency CV’s or referrals.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Contact
For an initial conversation, please email rcharlish@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk.
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