Due to an increase in student numbers we’re looking to recruit talented, enthusiastic individuals to contribute to our ongoing success.

At Queen Mary’s College we understand the importance of recruiting skilled and well-qualified staff to maintain excellence in all that we do. We are committed to high-quality, innovative education and student support services and pride ourselves on our welcoming, supportive and friendly environment. We never stand still and our best keeps getting better thanks to the dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of our team.

Situated in 23 acres of leafy grounds, Queen Mary’s College is an inclusive, vibrant and high achieving sixth form college with a fantastic reputation both locally and nationally. Value added data places us in the top 10% of all A- level providers.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Esports team. As one of the first providers of this British Esports Association accredited course, we have been at the forefront of innovation and continue to provide unparalleled provision. Esports sits within the Business & Legal Studies Department, which is a thriving and dynamic area catering for 1000+ students studying a range of A-level, vocational and enrichment courses in Esports, Business, Law & Criminology. Staff have high expectations of all students and working relationships are positive and supportive. There is an excellent record of student achievement on all courses. Staff work closely together in planning the delivery of courses, developing teaching materials and exchanging ideas, resources and teaching strategies. The department values an approach to teaching Esports which focuses on preparing students for the various different career pathways offered by the Esports industry.

The Esports courses currently offered by the department include:

BTEC Extended Certificate in Esports

BTEC Extended Diploma in Esports

Esports enrichment (competitive and recreational)

The department has recently benefited from substantial investment across all areas. Esports students have access to a brand new esports facility based on a £300k investment and grant. The building consists of 52 gaming machines, a yoga and Pilates room, streaming room and traditional classrooms for the BTEC and enrichment Esports delivery. This state-of-the-art facility allows for our enrichment students to compete in the British Esports Student Champs tournaments. Esports lessons take place in dedicated teaching rooms with excellent facilities for shoutcasting, live streaming, digital game design, sound and video production. Students benefit from access to a range of software to enhance their production work including Adobe Creative Cloud and Unity.

The aim of the department is to enrich the learning experience of our students by delivering the syllabus in a manner which is contemporary, varied and challenging. The Department benefits from its interdisciplinary approach which encourages cross-college collaborative learning. We also enjoy excellent industry links which gives students the opportunity to work with established and relevant organisations.

Wherever possible, we can offer flexibility in the subjects to be taught, taking into account your personal experience, skills and preferences. As a Personal Tutor, you will also motivate, monitor, support and guide students’ academic progress through regular one-to-one consultations.

Our priorities are to maintain and extend our success in this new and exciting field and to maintain high levels of student satisfaction and achievement. We seek to ensure that we provide students with a high-quality experience of learning that is innovative, interesting and challenging and helps them acquire the skills and knowledge essential for their progression. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our outstanding team and be part of our friendly and supportive environment.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Closing date: Monday 9 October 2023