Who we are?
Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recongised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.
As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit - we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Games Development to join our Digital team reporting to our Curriculum Manager for Creative and Digital. The digital department lead and develop programmes in Games Design and ICT and will be looking in the next year to develop V-Levels and T-Levels in these areas.
As a Lecturer in Games Development with Stockton Riverside College you will be responsible for delivering lessons and practical workshops in areas such as game design, programming, 3D modelling, animation, and game engine development; planning and preparing learning materials, including schemes of work, lesson plans, presentations, and practical activities aligned with course specifications; assessing student assignments and projects and providing timely, constructive feedback to support learner progress and achievement; supporting and mentoring students by monitoring attendance, academic performance, and wellbeing while helping them achieve their individual goals; maintaining industry-relevant knowledge and skills through engagement with current games development technologies, software, and professional practices; and developing links with employers and industry partners by arranging guest speakers, live briefs, work experience opportunities, and progression routes into higher education or employment.
The successful candidate will need strong expertise in games development, excellent teaching and mentoring skills, the ability to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences, assess student progress effectively, and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge while building productive relationships with employers and industry partners.
The successful candidate will typically need a relevant qualification in Games Development, Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field, a recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one), experience of delivering education or training, strong industry knowledge of games development technologies and software, and experience supporting learners to achieve positive academic and career outcomes.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
- Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
- Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
- Free on-site parking
- Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% Employer Contribution
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
- Career development opportunities for progression
- Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
- Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
- Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
- Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more
- Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
- Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
- Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
- Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
- Core College Hours Monday to Thursday 8.30 – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30 – 4pm
- Flexible lunch breaks
- Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 10th August 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [email protected] or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
- note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
