Teach With Us

We are constantly on the look-out for people who share our passion for teaching kids to code.

If you see a course listed on this website that you would like to teach, don’t hesitate to get in touch about the possibility of working with us.

We expect high standards from all our staff, and you will be required to pass a DBS check prior to teaching with us.

Part-time Computer Games Tutor in South-East London back

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are an online-based computer coding club that specialises in teaching children how to write code and create 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 with 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 some weekday evenings, and Saturday mornings 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)
  • 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!

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

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 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 online based and 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 during weekdays evenings and Saturday mornings during the school term.

Tutors can take time off during school holidays (i.e., Summer, Christmas, Easter breaks) or earn extra cash by tutoring during Holiday Workshops also exists – whichever is your preference.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK/EU
  • A cover letter is required
  • A UK/EU Drivers Licence is not required
  • A car is not required

 

 

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

Please read the following instructions carefully:

  • Email your CV to spark4kids _at_ applications.recruiterbox _dot_ com using the exact subject line of “Games Coder/Tutor”
  • Please include a covering letter in the email
  • Please do not contact Spark4Kids using any method outside of the email provided above, in relation to this role
  • We receive a lot of applications and so have to be strict about following the above process