Associate Technical Instructor – The Creative Engine

Company OverviewPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.IN4 Group is a leading international professional technology training and skills provider, with operations across the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Delivered through a proven regional blueprint, the Group unlocks the potential of local talent to drive sustainable productivity and prosperity for industry, communities, and the local economy. Its mission is to ensure fair access to technology futures, underpinned by its DNA: to humanise technology, create a connection to place, and maintain a culture of belonging.The Group comprises award-winning specialist training divisions with a portfolio of bespoke programmes, professional qualifications, and apprenticeships. It holds approved training provider status with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google, is ISO 9001 accredited, and is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.To date, IN4 has worked with over 500 employers, engaged more than 2,000 schools and colleges, and upskilled over 6,000 people into tech jobs - 59% of whom are women and 37% from underrepresented groups. In the past three years alone, the Group has generated over £44m in social impact, including £25.3m in 2024 - a return of £3.88 for every £1 invested. This pedigree has enabled the Group to hold prestigious preferred provider status with regional and national governments.About The Creative EngineThe Creative Engine is IN4 Group’s flagship training division for unlocking local creative talent and driving regional economic growth through the power of emerging technologies.Designed for 18–24-year-olds, graduates, the unemployed, seasoned practitioners, and budding freelancers, the Creative Engine equips creative talent with cutting‑edge digital skills, enabling them to develop their capabilities, access new career opportunities, and confidently launch freelance ventures.As the creative industries continue to evolve with an expected GVA of £300bn by 2030, The Creative Engine ensures that talent development keeps pace with industry demand. This place‑based model brings together government, industry, education, and community partners to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled, diverse, and future‑ready creative professionals.Building on its foundation in film, television, music, and video games, The Creative Engine has expanded its operations to encompass social media marketing and creative advertising sectors. This strategic growth allows us to offer training programmes that not only serve traditional creative industries but also address emerging fields where 18–24-year-olds, recent graduates, and job seekers are pursuing new career pathways. Our programmes are designed to be efficient, cost‑effective, and high‑quality, supporting the evolving needs of both learners and industry partners.At the core of our offering is a comprehensive portfolio of specialist training and upskilling programmes covering film, television, music, video games, social media marketing, and creative advertising. Participants receive instruction in technologies such as Unreal Engine, Unity, artificial intelligence applications, virtual production, motion capture, animation, and advanced creative tools including Canva, Midjourney, Adobe Creative Cloud, and RunwayML.In addition to technical expertise, individuals benefit from business support, personalised mentoring, and hands‑on experience through live client projects—equipping them for success both creatively and commercially. Programmes are delivered flexibly in hybrid formats, enabling participants to develop their skills alongside existing commitments, reducing barriers to entry, and fostering inclusive growth.Once training is completed, The Creative Engine offers multiple pathways to work opportunities. For example, participants gain access to The Creative Engine Freelancing platform, powered by CG Hero, where they can bid on paid freelance projects for national and international clients, such as SEGA, Epic Games, and Netflix. Participants continue to receive mentoring and facilitated introductions after the programme, enabling them to grow their careers in the creative industries.Job DescriptionWe are seeking Technical Instructors to join our professional and dynamic team, playing a key role within our operation and leading on delivery within The Creative Engine division. Programmes in this division offer exciting new initiatives involving Creative tools, AI, Social media management and analytics, and preferably Unreal Engine and Virtual Production.The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in designing and delivering training programmes aimed at equipping learners with the skills needed to excel in content creation, social media marketing, and creative advertising agencies. Proficiency with leading AI‑powered creative tools such as Canva, Midjourney, Adobe Creative Cloud, and RunwayML is essential. Additionally, The Creative Engine provides multiple programmes focused on Unreal Engine for Virtual Production; therefore, advanced knowledge of Unreal Engine and a strong understanding of virtual production pipelines are highly preferred.We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome all applications. This is a full‑time contract role open for UK‑based candidates. Some of the training delivery will be taking place on location in different facilities across the UK, including London, Lancashire and Liverpool.Key ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Programme Delivery & Technical InstructionDeliver high‑quality, engaging training sessions on Unreal Engine specifically for media production (real‑time lighting, rendering, sequencer, mo‑cap and VP pipelines) and AI fundamentals.Provide real‑world context by integrating current industry practices, case studies, and emerging technologies into training delivery.Ensure learners develop both technical competence and workplace‑ready skills aligned with employer needs.Support hands‑on learning experiences by managing and troubleshooting lab environments, ensuring seamless delivery of technical exercises.Learner Engagement & SupportEvaluate and provide feedback to all learners’ activities and submissions promptly.Administering LMS tasks such as managing attendance and uploading session recordings, registering participants and creating/editing instructor resources.Provide 1‑2‑1 and group support to learners, offering clear technical guidance, feedback, and mentorship throughout their learning journey.Monitor learner progress and performance, helping them build confidence and competence in key areas of the programme.Foster an inclusive, supportive, and motivating learning environment that encourages participation and progression.Continuous ImprovementSupport the development and continuous improvement of course content and learning materials to meet curriculum standards and reflect industry innovation.Maintain consistency and high quality in course delivery, contributing to IN4 Group’s reputation for excellence.Contribute to quality assurance processes through feedback, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning materials and delivery methods.SkillsThe successful candidate will have the following qualifications and essential skills:Minimum of 1 year teaching experience in a similar roleKnowledge and experience in Unreal Engine, Content creation, social media management and AI toolsAbility to deliver engaging teaching and learning sessions remotely and in‑personCurriculum design and content creationMicrosoft proficientProject management experienceExcellent stand‑up delivery and facilitation skills and strong “stage presence” that drives key learning outcomes and motivates application of knowledge beyond the classroomPassion for learningPersonal attributesBe passionate about developing talent across all backgrounds to drive up economic and social mobility.Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. xpwpeyx Committed to continuous learning and professional development.Self‑drivenFriendly but assertiveExcellent communication skillsTime managementTeamworkInquisitiveCreative#J-18808-Ljbffr