E-Sports Teacher – SEMH School

Job Title: E-Sports Teacher – SEMH School (Full Time)
Location: Between Horsham and Billingshurst, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience (inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th April

Are you passionate about gaming and education? Do you have the creativity and resilience to inspire and engage young people with additional needs through E-Sports?

We are recruiting for a full-time E-Sports Teacher to join one of our most prestigious partner schools, a specialist all-boys SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school located in stunning rural grounds between Horsham and Billingshurst. This incredible school is set within 23 acres of beautiful land, offering exceptional facilities for their pupils and a truly inspiring working environment for staff.

Due to the remote setting of the school, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

This is a truly rewarding opportunity to be part of a school that places unmatched value on staff wellbeing, professional development, and student success. The facilities available to the boys are outstanding, providing a wide range of opportunities for learning, outdoor exploration, therapeutic intervention, and E-Sports engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging E-Sports and IT-related sessions tailored to the needs of the pupils

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

• Promote social and emotional growth through structured competitive and cooperative gaming

• Support students’ individual learning goals and behaviour plans

• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of staff to support overall development

• Contribute to wider school life and extracurricular enrichment activities

Ideal Candidate:

• Passion for gaming and/or E-Sports with the ability to link it to educational and therapeutic outcomes

• Experience working with young people, particularly those with SEMH or additional needs (preferred but not essential)

• Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, patient, and adaptable approach

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to rural location)

Whether you’re an experienced teaching professional, youth worker, coach, or a gamer with a background in working with young people, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a full CV.

Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa. At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants must:

• Provide references for pre-employment checks;

• Hold a Children’s (or Children’s and Adults) Workforce Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one.

Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you haven’t heard from us, please check your emails and missed calls. Unfortunately, due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually if your application is unsuccessful.