Company DescriptionLCCA is a contemporary institution, offering a range of programmes. Our students embark on a journey which is designed to meet their academic and personal demands. At the very heart of our vision is a student-centred learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners' needs.The BA (Hons) Game Development programme equips students with creative, technical, and professional skills needed for the games industry, covering theory and practical aspects such as design, 3D modelling, and production pipelines.The Subject Lead role involves:
Creating an engaging, forward-thinking teaching approach that prioritizes student experience, progression, and retention.
Leading academic and administrative functions for the gaming programme to align with LCCA's student-focused vision.
Overseeing curriculum design, development, and delivery at Foundation and degree levels, including teaching, learning, and assessment.
Providing academic leadership and mentorship to the teaching team.
Ensuring quality assurance, resource planning, and collaborative working practices.
PositionThe LCCA BA (Hons) Games Development courses are delivered across weekdays during daytime hours only. There is no evening or weekend teaching. Candidates are expected to be available for scheduled teaching and academic duties during standard weekday hours, in line with timetabling and course requirements.Subject-specific areas include (but are not limited to):
Game Design and Mechanics
Level Design
Game Art and Asset Creation
Scripting and Programming for Games
Game Engines (e.g. Unreal Engine, Unity)
Narrative Design and Interactive Storytelling
User Experience (UX) and Interface Design
Production Pipelines and Agile Project Management
Industry Practice and Professional Development
Emerging Technologies in Games (e.g. AR/VR, AI)
If you have relevant areas of expertise or strong interests in specific aspects of games development, please highlight these in your application.RequirementsKey Activities & Responsibilities
Teach a full load across all levels (4-6 essential; L3 & L7 desirable) in your specialist area.
Maintain high educational and professional standards in teaching, delivery, and curriculum development.
Manage course responsibilities including lesson planning, teaching, assessment, timetabling, resource planning, and administration, working closely with the Course Director.
Oversee assessment standardisation, marking, and feedback consistency.
Provide academic and pastoral support to students, monitor progress, and maintain records.
Keep strong links with industry and professional bodies to stay updated and maintain expertise.
Contribute to curriculum development and cross-disciplinary teaching strategies.
Use College ICT tools to enhance learning and organisational effectiveness.
Engage in research, scholarship, or professional practice relevant to the discipline.
Attend and contribute to meetings and examination boards; assist in organising course-related activities.
Support and coordinate projects with the Course Director to enrich student experience.
Contribute to annual course monitoring and continuous improvement.
Manage teaching and assessment programmes, liaising with staff as needed.
Support implementation of College policies on teaching, learning, and curriculum development.
Perform other duties as assigned within the College.
Fulfil health and safety responsibilities related to the role.
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with College policies.
Pursue continuous professional development and support staff development through appraisal schemes.
Adhere to data protection policies while using ICT to meet role requirements and enhance organisational effectiveness.
Knowledge & Skills
Applies an innovative, reflective approach to teaching.
Integrates equality, diversity, and inclusivity in teaching practice.
Understands and values the diverse experiences of students.
Motivates and collaborates effectively with staff and students.
Promotes teamwork and collaboration across the organisation.
Designs and delivers units covering theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline.
Understands assessment practices and provides constructive, developmental feedback.
Maintains professional networks that enhance student learning and opportunities.
Plans and manages workload efficiently to meet deadlines and goals.
Works respectfully and inclusively within teams and with diverse groups.
Fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and effective resource management.
Experience
Experience of teaching & assessment in a Higher Education environment
Experience of curriculum design and development and the creation of course materials that support student development
Experience of an innovative and inclusive approach to teaching in Higher Education, contributing to student success
Experience of leading and managing education (people, curriculum, quality
& standards, students, recruitment)
Experience of teaching the discipline in a HE environment
Evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/ or professional practice contributes to the advancement of the Discipline and is relevant to the goals of the Course, College and Creative Industries as a whole
Evidence of using contacts within subject peer group to develop partnerships or collaborations
Other informationQualifications/EducationEssential
Relevant BA (Hons) degree in Games Design, Games Art, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in the games industry
Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MA/MSc in a relevant field or equivalent industry-recognised credentials)
Teaching qualification (PG Cert or equivalent)
Proficiency with industry-standard tools and software, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Adobe Suite, Blender, or similar
Demonstrable knowledge of contemporary game development pipelines and/or workflows
Desirable
PhD or Higher-level research degree in a relevant subject area
Fellowship (or higher) of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, SFHEA, etc.)
Industry experience in a game studio or as an independent developer
Experience supervising undergraduate projects or game production teams
Awareness of current and emerging trends in the games industry (e.g. live services, XR, AI integration, accessibility in games)
Experience with curriculum development or validation processes
Published work or industry recognised contributions (e.g. released games, exhibitions, conference talks, journal articles)
The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager.There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.There will be an occasional need to undertake business travel between other sites within London and across the UK.At Global University Systems, we anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it has been collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data on file for future job vacancies.Attachments
