Technical Instructor - Unreal Engine

Forward Role Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading national training provider is looking for a contract Technical Instructor to deliver training in Unreal Engine and digital skills. The role involves providing hands-on training to learners in various aspects of media and virtual production, including content creation and AI tools. Ideal for professionals with teaching experience and those who are passionate about fostering careers in creative technologies. Flexible delivery methods include both online and onsite training in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching, training, or workshop delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine and content creation workflows.
• Experience delivering both online and in-person training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-relevant training in Unreal Engine for media and virtual production.
• Provide 1:1 and group support, mentoring, and technical feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Content Creation

AI Creative Tools

Social Media Platforms

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Applications

Digital Learning Platforms

Job description

Technical Instructor - Unreal Engine

Contract Role | UK-Based | Onsite & Hybrid Delivery

Start Date: January

A leading national training provider is seeking contract Technical Instructors to deliver Creative & Digital Skills programmes starting January. These programmes cover Unreal Engine, AI-powered creative tools, content creation, social media marketing, and virtual production.

Delivery will take place both online and onsite in central London.

About the Role

As a Technical Instructor, you will deliver hands‑on, industry‑relevant training to learners aged 18‑24, graduates, jobseekers, and creative professionals aiming to build careers in digital content, creative advertising, film/TV, and emerging creative technologies.

This is a contract role ideal for freelance trainers, content creators, virtual production specialists, and digital educators.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

• Deliver high‑quality training in Unreal Engine for media and virtual production (lighting, rendering, sequencer, motion capture, VP pipelines).
• Teach creative AI tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Midjourney, and RunwayML.
• Integrate real‑world examples and workflows to enhance learner employability.
• Support practical workshops and troubleshoot technical issues.

Learner Support

• Provide 1:1 and group support, mentoring, and technical feedback.
• Track and record learner progress using LMS systems.
• Promote an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages progression.

Content & Quality

• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement.
• Support quality assurance, feedback processes, and continuous improvement activity.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Minimum 1 year teaching, training, or workshop delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, content creation workflows, AI creative tools, and social media platforms.
• Experience delivering both online and in‑person.
• Curriculum design and learning materials development.
• Confident facilitator with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and digital learning platforms.
• Project management experience is desirable.