Programme Leader: Games at AD Education

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Leadership, Games, Undergraduate Teaching, Team Leadership, Student Experience, Academic Program Management, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Creative Computing, Research, Industry Practice, Curriculum Development, Programme Delivery, Student Engagement, Innovation

Industry

education

Description

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible. Programme Leader – Games Location: SAE UK (Multi-campus role) Department: Academic Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role SAE UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Leader to lead our Games portfolio across our five UK campuses. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of creative education by overseeing a diverse programme that includes Games Art and Animation, Games Design, Games Programming, Game and Integrative Audio and Web Development. As Programme Leader, you will provide strategic and academic leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and student experience. You will work closely with academic teams to drive innovation and excellence across curriculum development, programme delivery, and student engagement. About You You are a passionate and proven academic leader with a strong background in Games, or a related discipline. You bring: Substantial experience in undergraduate teaching and academic leadership A track record of leading teams, enhancing the student experience, and managing academic programmes A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with awareness of inclusive pedagogies and current debates such as decolonising the curriculum The ability to motivate and support staff, foster collaboration, and align academic vision with strategic objectives Experience and expertise in Creative Computing Ideally, an active research profile or industry practice that enriches your academic work and connects to the evolving landscape of Games Why Join us? We are a global leader in creative media education. We’re proud of our inclusive and innovative culture, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to empowering the next generation of creative professionals. If you're ready to lead and shape the future of games education, we’d love to hear from you. Job Description can be found here For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Sophia.Phoca@icmp.ac.uk Closing date for applications is: Sunday 1st February 2026 Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. Long Service Award Policy Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay Healthcare Cash Plan via Healthshield Employee Assistance Program. Auto-Enrolment Pension scheme with Royal London ADE will match your contributions up to 3% of your salary. Cycle to work scheme. Life Assurance (Legal & General) Enhanced Paternity Pay Occupational Sick Pay Group Income Protection (Legal & General) Season Ticket Loans Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026 3 business closure days in addition to 33 days of entitled AL inclusive of public/bank holidays

Responsibilities

As Programme Leader, you will provide strategic and academic leadership for the Games portfolio across five UK campuses. You will oversee curriculum development, programme delivery, and student engagement to ensure high-quality teaching and learning experiences.