ESPORTS Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job Title: Teacher of Esports
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.45 - 16.30
Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on qualifications and experience) - not pro rata
Start Date: November 2025

Inspire the Next Generation of Esports Talent

Are you passionate about Esports and ready to make a real impact in education? We're looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable Teacher of Esports to join our team at Smallbrook School.

This is a unique opportunity to deliver an innovative, hands-on curriculum that blends digital skills, creativity, team strategy, and business insight.

About the Role

You'll deliver engaging lessons on Esports topics such as gameplay, coaching, health and wellbeing, team organisation, and event management. Students will gain practical experience by planning and running tournaments, developing communication and strategy skills, and exploring careers in Esports.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach industry-relevant Esports content tailored to diverse learning styles
• Create inclusive, engaging teaching materials
• Support students' technical, strategic, and professional development
• Organise and run live or virtual tournaments and events
• Stay current with industry trends and tools
• Collaborate with colleagues to continually enhance the course

What We're Looking For

• A strong foundation in Esports, with at least 2 years' industry or significant personal experience
• Passion for engaging and inspiring young learners
• Knowledge of Esports areas such as event planning, coaching, streaming, and wellbeing
• Confidence using tools like OBS, Discord, Twitch, and gaming hardware

Qualifications (Desirable, but not essential)

• PGCE, QTS, QTLS or teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

About us

Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.

You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.

Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable pupils across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Wee place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• One Moment In Time

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales