Lecturer in Computing and Esports

Job Description

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Lecturer in Computing and Esports (Ref. L750
Full Time/Permanent/Fraserburgh Campus
Salary: £41,833.00 - £50,359.00 per annum

Are you an effective team player who actively supports others and has excellent knowledge of Computer Science, Esports, Digital design and basic programming skills, together with up to date relevant vocational experience? We want you to come and join our team!

It is essential that you are educated to HND(or equivalent qualification) in the subject area.

Experience of teaching is not essential but you will be contracted to obtain TQFE (Teaching Qualification in Further Education) once employment has commenced if you do not already hold a relevant teaching qualification.

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications will be 28^th May 2026

 

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For more information on this vacancy please visit our My Job Scotland website page on www.myjobscotland.gov.uk

 

North East Scotland College is an Equal Opportunities college welcoming applications from a diverse background. Most posts within North East Scotland College are classed as regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate for a role identified as regulated work will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION
(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

1. Working knowledge of the subject area including:
   - Digital design
   - 3-D Modelling
   - Esports
2. Good communication skills
3. Good presentation skills
4. Good people skills
5. Good organisational skills
6. Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials
7. Computer literate
8. * Knowledge and/or experience of the use of electronic learning materials
   
   

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

1. HND or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 8) in relevant subject
2. Up to date experience in computer science and Esports
3. * Teaching or training experience
4. * Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent)
5. * Assessment experience
6. * Assessment qualification
7. * ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
8. * GTC registration
   
   

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Effective team player who actively assists others
2. Builds and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues
3. Prioritises work effectively
4. Meets deadlines
5. Personally well-organised
   
   

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Dedicated to College values and equal opportunities
2. Own practice reflects good health and safety practice
3. Has undertaken mandatory staff development (if internal candidate)
4. Evidence of continuing professional development
5. *Driving Licence and willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes.