Opportunities to Join Burnley College's Outstanding Digital and Esports Team

Job Description

Are you an experienced Computing, Games Design or Esports industry expert or teacher looking for your next challenge We are seeking knowledgeable and experienced Computing, Games Design or Esports teachers or trainer assessors, to join our Creative Industries& Computing division, as part of the Digital teaching team, as we embark on a period of innovation and sustained growth, in Digital, Computing, Games Design, and Esports. We are growing our team of specialists to design and deliver (up to) degree level courses,utilising their knowledge, experience and industry contacts to understand and focus on the needs of employers and the digital industry as a whole. Whether you have a background in industry, education or training, if you are dynamic and innovative and enjoya fast-paced career where you continue to learn and grow, we want to engage with you. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about digital growth and understand the difference they can make in educating and training young people in this sought-afterspecialism. About Burnley College Burnley College is a forward-thinking, commercially-minded, £27million College within Lancashire, comprising five education and training brands, delivering further and higher education, apprenticeships, commercial trainingand adult learning programmes. The Colleges Creative Industries & Computing division has a varied and growing provision including: Games Design Digital Esports Computing The division boasts outstanding teaching and learning facilities, which has seen theintroduction of dedicated areas for the delivery of computing, games design and esports, and an expansion of the curriculum offer, which will lead to exciting commercial and course developments in the area. The Division provides learners and employers withaccess to industry standard equipment and an outstanding collaborative working environment including a brand new state of the art fully equipped Esports teaching suite. About the Colleges Creative Industries & Computing Department Our department is passionateabout developing the workforce of today, tomorrow and beyond. Each and every one of us is dedicated to learning and development and the impact that this has on our students, apprentices, employers and the communities we operate in. Our team inspires and motivateseach other to perform at their best and reach their potential.As a team, we live and breathe our key values: Passion Above all, we are passionate about our people, our customers, our partners and our communities. We make a difference to thousands of customerseach year (comprising students, apprentices and employers). Quite simply, this isnt our job, its our passion. Team spirit We work together as one team. We share ideas and best practices and support each other to be the best we can be. We work hard and wehave fun doing it. Achievement and aspiration We recognise and celebrate excellence and proactively seek and share best practice. We encourage ownership and accountability and each of our team drives their specialisms forward. Innovation and efficiency Wework hard and we work smart. We work together to manage our time efficiently and continually ensure a consistent approach. We maximise the use of technology and innovation and embrace change. Our customer Its simple, our customer is at the heart of everythingwe do - from each employer we engage with to each apprentice and student we teach. Our customers success is our success. The people we are looking for will have... A strong belief in and commitment to the values and purpose of the department and its rolein education, training and innovation within Lancashire The vision and ambition to deliver transformational change, evidenced by a proven, successful track record in the digital sector The vision and ambition to be a part of the enhancement of Digital Skillsin our curriculum, working closely with our outstanding partners in the Computing, Games Design or Esports industries, ensuring our programmes are aligned to new technology, innovation and requisite skills. An assured and persuasive communication style withthe ability to think strategically and tactically in relation to the development of further and higher education curriculum content A collaborative working approach to deliver improvements in student recruitment, retention and outcomes A strong track recordof integrity, resilience, openness and honesty, with a strong and proactive approach to equality, diversity and social mobility throughout the College and beyond How to apply There are a range of both academic and support opportunities available to the rightcandidates, dependant on skills, knowledge and experiences, together with your preferences to join our outstanding team. Please see the generic role specifications attached, for more information. If the above resonates with you, tell us how you will play aninvaluable role as part of a team of innovative, creative thinkers, who understand how develop and deliver qualifications created by, with and for industry, by submitting your CV to hr.recruitment@burnley.ac.uk by 5.00pm on Thursday 8 July 2021 and pleasenote that successful candidates will be contacted to attend: The Digital and Esports Assessment Centre on 14 July 2021