Software Engineering Instructor

General Assembly; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Assembly is seeking passionate instructors to empower the next generation of tech talent through engaging teaching in web development and software engineering. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of hands-on experience and a dedication to mentoring. This role emphasizes the development of various technical skills, including front-end and full-stack JavaScript development, Python, and cloud technologies, with opportunities for remote instruction and in-person teaching across Europe.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly and engagingly.
• Experience in creating an inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons using the curriculum.
• Offer constructive feedback to students on their code.
• Support students in building real-world capstone projects.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Git

Node.js

React

Python

AWS

Job description

Since 2011, General Assembly has transformed tens of thousands of careers through pioneering, experiential education in today’s most in-demand skills. As featured in The Economist, Wired, and The New York Times, GA offers training in web development, data, design, business, and more, both online and at campuses around the world. Our global professional community boasts 60,000 full- and part-time alumni — and counting. In addition to fostering career growth for individuals, GA helps employers cultivate top tech talent and spur innovation by transforming their teams through strategic learning. More than 21,000 employees at elite companies worldwide have honed their digital fluency with our upskilling and reskilling initiatives. GA has also been recognized as one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, and Fast Company has dubbed us leaders in World-Changing Ideas as well as the #1 Most Innovative Company in Education.

GA is at the leading edge of creating practical solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our time - the future of work. As recognized by The World Economic Forum, BCG, the OECD and more, these are big challenges to which only a few companies are offering real solutions. In this role, you'll be speaking every day to corporate leaders who rely on GA to help them apply these solutions to their workforce of the future.

This is a remote-first role with opportunities to teach in-person at our campuses in Europe and the Middle East.

Why teach at General Assembly?

If you love coding and love helping others grow, this role is for you.

As an instructor, you’ll:

• Guide learners through an intensive and practical curriculum designed to develop full-stack engineers.
  
  
• Collaborate with a team of co-instructors, teaching assistants, and instructional leaders to create a transformative learning journey.
  
  
• Grow your leadership, mentorship, and communication skills — while staying sharp on the latest technologies.
  
  
• Inspire the next generation of developers to solve real-world problems and build meaningful, inclusive products.
  
  

You don’t need previous teaching experience — just a passion for sharing knowledge, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to student success.

What you’ll teach

Our courses combine live instruction, independent work, hands-on projects, and career-focused coaching. You’ll teach key elements of modern web development, including:

Front-End Development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM manipulation, Git, GitHub, CLI, browser-based game development.

Full-Stack JavaScript

Node.js, Express, RESTful APIs, MongoDB, Mongoose, CRUD, ERDs, session-based authentication.

React

React fundamentals, components, state, hooks, client-side routing, JWT authentication.

Python

Python, Django, PostgreSQL, computer science fundamentals, Django authentication.

We’re also excited to hear from you if you hold expertise in these areas:
Cloud architecture, AWS, DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Java, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Harness.

Who we’re looking for

We’re hiring lead instructors to teach across our bootcamps, short courses, and enterprise programs (ranging from 1-week intensives to 3-month bootcamps). You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have 3+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
  
  
• Love mentoring others and get energy from watching people grow.
  
  
• Can explain complex topics in a clear, accessible, and engaging way.
  
  
• Are comfortable adapting to different learner needs and creating an inclusive classroom environment.
  
  

What you’ll do

• Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons using General Assembly’s curriculum materials.
  
  
• Prepare and adapt content to suit the needs of your specific cohort.
  
  
• Offer regular, constructive feedback to students on their code, projects, and learning progress.
  
  
• Support students in building capstone projects that demonstrate real-world problem solving and full-stack development skills.
  
  
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive learning community — both online and in-person where applicable.
  
  
• Help students navigate the challenges of learning a new skill set and building confidence as emerging engineers.

Join Us

If you’re ready to empower others through education, shape the next generation of tech talent, and grow as a leader along the way — we’d love to hear from you.

Unless otherwise noted, remote positions can be performed from the following approved General Assembly operating countries.

United States of America (states of operation may vary), Canada (provinces of operation may vary), United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore.