Associate Lecturer - Games Design

Associate Lecturer - Games Design

£13.92 - £23 p/hour

About us:

The Sheffield College is a large, vibrant and diverse further education college and we are proud of how the college contributes to transforming lives through learning by meeting local skills needs.

The Role:

Working for our subsidiary company Sparks Teaching Services, as an Associate Lecturer in Games Design, you will provide support on a specified module or modules, including the preparation and delivery of Lectures, Workshops and Practical Sessions.

This is a zero hour contract covering long term sickness with working hours to be confirmed at interview stage.

Main Responsibilities:

Formal scheduled delivery of learning and teaching
Preparation of teaching materials
Assessment and moderation
Curriculum and assessment design as appropriate
Responsibility for administration relevant to the post
Student Support
Independent Studies supervision
Attendance at Meetings e.g. Programme Committees and Subject/Team Meetings
Participation in Continuous Professional Development
Participation in student monitoring and reporting, course review and evaluation process.
Participation in quality assurance and controls procedure
From time-to-time these responsibilities may be reviewed so that they evolve as part of the college’s strategic growth and success.  You may also be required to take on other tasks related to the job to support the College in the delivery of its strategic aims, without changing the role's main purpose.

Cross-college Responsibilities

You may be required to participate in cross-college teams and working groups on key projects.

You may need to attend relevant internal committees and groups. This could include preparing and presenting papers as required.

You will act as a role model to colleagues, ensuring that the responsibilities of the post are carried out in line with the College’s FREDIE+ values and behaviours.  

Student Related Responsibilities

Anyone who has regular contact with children and young people in their day-to-day responsibilities must ensure they are safe. You will work with the Safeguarding Team, ensuring concerns regarding students/apprentices are shared in a timely, accurate manner
You will be involved in supporting college open days, supporting during the exam season, student enrolment and any other required events
Other Responsibilities

All staff have a responsibility to ensure that the college provides a safe and sustainable environment for students, staff and visitors. You will support this by:

Understanding and undertaking the specific responsibilities for their role as documented within the Health and Safety Policy and procedures.
Ensure compliance with Data Protection Regulations.
Ensure that environmental sustainability is a key consideration in the actions we take, working towards the college’s environmental strategy and net zero ambition.
If you want to find out more about the role please contact Katie Marshall-Preece, Academy Director
- What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered an hourly rate of £13.92 - £23 per hour, depending on the duties performed.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with Nest - 3%
Annual leave - 20 Days(148 hours)+ 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)
Health and wellbeing, we offer

Employee assistance programme through Bupa
Occupational Health through PAM
Free eye tests for VDU users

Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses
Further information can be found on our and  pages.

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Next Steps:

To apply:

Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 29th March 2026