Esports Teacher

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

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

About the role: Esports Teacher  

Activate Learning recognises the demand in the next generation of gaming and sports industry combined. Esports has seen tremendous growth in recent years and due to the ever-growing success, esports has now landed within mainstream education.

Here at Activate Learning, we are advocating this success by offering Level 2 and 3 courses at our outstanding new purpose-built esport labs, based at our Technology Campus in Blackbird Leys.

We are looking for an Esports Teacher to provide innovative and creative lessons to a diverse group of talented students that ultimately share the same passion, to become successful in gaining a recognised qualification which will enable them to potentially pursue a career in esports, sports, marketing, or technology.

This is a full-time, permanent contract, based at our Technology Campus in Blackbird Leys, Oxford. Part-time/Job share also considered.

Formal teaching in the role won't be needed until September 2023, however we are keen to bring a candidate on board from August onwards to ensure the post-holder is settled and feeling prepared prior to the new academic year.

What do you need to be a successful Esports Teacher at Activate Learning?

We are looking for people who can act as role models for our students and ensure that they leave us with not just their professional qualifications, but the attributes required to progress in the world of work.

You will have a minimum Level 3 qualification in in Digital Gaming, Creative Media or relevant alternative qualification and/or subject area experience, and up-to-date knowledge of the esports industry to develop the skills of the future generation.

Whilst previous teaching experience and qualification would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. As long as you have the qualifications to teach esports 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.

About you:

• Level 3 qualification in Digital Gaming, Creative Media, or relevant alternative qualification, or experience is essential
• It is desirable if you have a teaching qualification and worked within education as a teacher, but this is not essential

You will also have strong organisation skills coupled with the ability to prioritise workloads and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.

We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.

 Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.

Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.