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Part-time Computer Games Tutor in SOUTH-EAST LONDON

Are you an aspiring computer games developer with games development knowledge, and a passion for all things gaming in general? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to work part-time and be paid to teach young children how to create their own computer games?

1 - 32 hours per week
Between £7.00 and £14.00 Per Hour

What are you going to do:

We are based in South-East London and specialise in teaching children how to write computer code through creating their own
computer games. We are looking for passionate games developers to help our young students learn to code!

Please get in touch, making sure to include your CV in your application, if all of the following applies to you:

  • You are an aspiring games developer (e.g., pursuing a university degree in computer games development)
  • You have solid knowledge of various game creation tools and platforms
  • You are actively creating your own games
  • You are looking for a unique opportunity to be paid to teach children how to create their own games
  • You are able to work weekend mornings (Saturday or Sunday). during the school term;


What we offer

Working for Spark4Kids, you will be:

  • Working in a fun, vibrant environment where playing games (testing the children's creations) is part of your job
  • Building up experience for your future career
  • Able to work hours that suit you/your study
  • Paid
    to do something you already enjoy doing - be part of designing/creating
    games, and helping children design and create their own!

What we ask

  • GCSE/A Level/Undergraduate IT-based degree
  • Work experience not required, however technical knowledge is (you will be tested)

    • Professional experience is not a pre-requisite, however you will need to demonstrably show (during interview and/or with actual games you
    have created or published) a deep knowledge and understanding of games development.

    Of interest are as many of the following game development skills as possible:

    Technical Skills

  • Stencyl, Game Maker Studio, GameSalad, Unity3D, Unreal Engine, Construct 2 etc.
  • ability to demonstrate coding ability (with games in development, published games etc.)
  • general coding ability, knowledge of languages such as C# or Java and other languages would be a bonus
  • eager to learn new skills, and to do so quickly

Inter-personal Skills

  • patient with a pleasant demeanour, dependable, approachable and polite
  • punctual, good at time-keeping and time management
  • enjoys teaching and interacting with young children, liaising with parents

    • Tutoring Skills

  • happy to participate in developing courseware (in conjunction with other Spark4Kids staff)
  • goal-setting, guidance and technical support
  • providing help to and mentoring children

    • Please note.

    This role is based in West Dulwich, south-east London (10 minutes by train from London Victoria). You will be required to take a technical test as part of the interview process. Applicants will be DBS-checked prior to final job offer being made.

    The position primarily entails working a couple of hours (mornings) at weekends on either Saturdays or Sundays, during the school term.

    All employees also have the option of taking time off during school holidays (i.e., Summer, Christmas, Easter breaks), although the opportunity to earn extra cash by tutoring during Holiday Workshops also exists, if that is
    your preference.

    Extra information

    Status
    Closed
    Education Level
    College, Secondary School
    Location
    SOUTH-EAST LONDON
    Working hours per week
    1 - 32
    Type of Contract
    Casual / Part Time Jobs, Weekend, Summer / Holiday Jobs
    Salary indication
    Between £7.00 and £14.00 Per Hour
    Responsible for
    Tutoring children in games design and coding
    Profession type
    Engineering , Technical, ICT
    Full UK/EU driving license preferred
    No
    Car Preferred
    No
    Must be eligible to work in the EU
    Yes
    Cover Letter Required
    Yes
    Languages
    English

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