Games design tutor
Big Creative Training Ltd
Waltham Forest
- £15,428 - £17,143 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate start possible
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2020
Job overview
Big Creative Training (BCT) job specification (games design tutor)
Big Creative Training is a well-established and expanding creative industry training provider with a long track record of delivering positive outcomes for learners. Our mission is to improve the lives of young people through high quality training and creative industry experiences.
We have more than 400 young people per year going through our vocational training programmes including apprenticeships, and they all take qualifications in maths and English. We have great industry links and work with over 100 creative sector employers and SMEs.
We now looking for an outstanding games design tutor to join our team based in Walthamstow, East London. We require a tutor with experience in 2D and 3D game production pipelines, understanding of underlying game design principles and a wider knowledge of the creative media production industries.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a successful and growing department, within a supportive framework. Candidates will have maths and English at GCSE grade C / 4 or above, and will be educated to degree level with evidence of outstanding practice working in a similar environment.
Key tasks
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people
• Plan and deliver exciting lessons that support learner progression
• Ensure learners are retained, achieve their qualifications and progress
• Ensure the course has a wide range of enrichment including guest speakers and trips
• Complete learner one to one tutorials and individual learning plans
Desired qualities
• Ability to empathise with and understand the many challenges faced by young adults in a demographic with high free school meals rate and poverty levels
• Ability to inspire these learners by developing lessons that can relate to and build on their needs and interests
• Experience of working in the creative industries using an entrepreneurial approach
• Experience of working profesionally in games design
• Extremely organised and able to manage own work load effectively and flexibly
• Highly motivated and driven to succeed in a competitive and rewarding environment
• Outstanding teaching and communication skills and experience of good / outstanding Ofsted
• Positive, solution focused and proactive in managing and responding to data
• Assertive and self-confident in management of the learning environment
• Committed and willing to “go the extra mile” to meet targets
• Ambitious – will not settle for less than outstanding standards of work and behaviour
Technical skills - essential
• Unity for 3D game production
• 3D Modelling and texturing – Blender
• Drawing and 2D Art skills
• Experience with Photoshop - concept art/textures for games
• Game design industry planning and research skills
Desired but not essential to the role
• Visual scripting/basic programming skills – Bolt or similar
Benefits of working for BCT
• Supportive, developmental environment with a creative and innovative approach to education
• Be part of a successful and expanding organisation with a pension and healthcare cash plan
Salary and days of work
• This is a part time 20 hours per week position paid at £15428 for an unqualified teacher and £17143 if you are qualified to PGCE level or equivalent
• You must be available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• We offer 32 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (40 in total) pro rata for part time positions
• Immediate start possible but will accept applications from people who need to give notice
How to apply
If you wish to apply you must complete the application form here by 9am on 2nd November 2020 http://www.bigcreative.education/bct-staff-application-form/
To find out more about BCT and our approach to education please see www.bigcreative.education
Big Creative Training was rated “good” by Ofsted at our last inspection. You can read the full report here.
Ofsted said: “Leaders and staff successfully ignite young people’s enthusiasm for learning”.
Attached documents
About Big Creative Training Ltd
- Big Creative Training Ltd
- Uplands House, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow
- London
- E17 5QJ
- United Kingdom
Welcome
Welcome to Big Creative Training (BCT). We opened in 1999 to offer courses to disadvantaged young people and those not engaged in education, and while this is still at the very heart of what we do, we now provide courses to learners from all backgrounds and at all levels. We offer access to opportunities in the creative and cultural industries such as games design, media, music production and performance, and performing arts.
BCT has been operating for more than 20 years and we are still incredibly passionate about supporting our learners and transforming their lives. We work with them to develop their talent, increase their life chances and provide access to resources and opportunities to ensure achievement and progression in their chosen career paths.
Our people are also at the very heart of what we do and I would love for you to bring your unique talents and passions to our friendly and welcoming community. We are committed to inclusivity, diversity and ensuring full equality of opportunity for staff. We therefore actively invite applications from people of all backgrounds.
Ben Jolly
Co-founder and Director
If you’d like to speak with me about BCT and what it might be like to work with us please feel free to call me on 07834 182 380 or email ben.jolly@bigcreative.education
Mission and values
DEVELOP TALENT / TRANSFORM LIVES / CREATE CAREERS
The vision for Big Creative Training is to produce motivated, work ready young people, able to progress directly into apprenticeships, higher education, employment and enterprise in the UK’s creative economy.
We champion diversity in the creative sector and work with the industry to support all young people, whatever their background, to gain employment and benefit from the same opportunities as their peers.
To do this we have prioritised five key principles:
1. Equal access for all
All learners and staff will be treated equally according to their race, religion and belief, gender or sexual orientation.
2. Holistic curriculum
The curriculum at Big Creative Training is based on the creative industries, with a focus on applied learning, the development of core skills in English and maths, and personal and social development.
3. Highly skilled staff
Big Creative Training staff are dual professionals with great teaching experience, as well as many years of experience and success of working within the creative sector.
4. Progression routes for all
Progression routes are bespoke and personalised for all young people who attend Big Creative Training, with routes available into HE, apprenticeships and creative careers.
5. High employer involvement
Big Creative Training is driven by the involvement of high profile and cutting edge employers, influencing and shaping the curriculum and our staff and learner experience.
Here are some more great reasons to work at BCT
1. Supportive, developmental environment with a creative and innovative approach to education
2. Be part of a successful and expanding organisation which has grown to more than 500 full time learners with further growth imminent
3. A new campus is under development with ongoing investment in facilities and resources across all areas
4. Lots of opportunities for internal career progression through organisational growth
5. In-house fully accredited teacher training and a range of ongoing professional development opportunities
6. Pension for all staff, with above average employer contribution
7. Healthcare cash plan
To find out more about BCT and our approach to education please see www.bigcreative.education
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