Animation Lead Tutor

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/06/2026

• Industry Education and Training
• City London
• Province City of London
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code E17

Location:

East London

Hours:

24 hours per week across 4 days

Contract Type:
Permanent, Part-Time

Start Date:

ASAP

Our client is an established creative education and training provider specialising in creative, digital, media and vocational learning. They are seeking an Animation Lead Tutor to inspire and support learners across animation, games design, digital media and creative production.

• Plan and deliver engaging animation, creative media and digital production lessons.
• Support learner progression through high-quality teaching, feedback, tutorials and individual learning plans.
• Deliver practical training in animation, rigging, skinning, modelling and creative production techniques.
• Promote learner safety, wellbeing, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Record attendance, academic notes and learner updates accurately using internal systems.
• Track learner progress and support learners to prepare for assessed end-of-year projects.
• Use a range of assessment methods and provide clear, timely and constructive feedback.
• Develop opportunities for cross-department creative projects and collaboration.
• Support enrichment activity, industry visits, guest speakers and wider learner development.
• Work towards strong learner retention, achievement and progression outcomes.
• Undertake training to remain up to date with curriculum, awarding body and sector expectations.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / 4 or above, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of animation production workflows.
• Experience using Blender and/or Autodesk Maya.
• Knowledge of animating, skinning, rigging and modelling.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Drawing, 2D art, concept art or texture creation experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage learners effectively.
• Evidence of strong professional practice within a relevant creative or educational setting.
• Teaching qualification or experience delivering education or training.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine animation-to-engine pipelines.
• Knowledge of 3D modelling, texturing and game asset production.
• Experience with Blender or Autodesk Maya for 3D modelling and animation.
• Understanding of creative industry workflow, project pipelines and production standards.
• Experience supporting young people or post-16 learners.

• Learners are engaged, supported and progressing well.
• Lessons are creative, practical and linked to learner interests and career goals.
• Learner attendance, retention and achievement remain strong.
• Feedback is prompt, clear and supports improvement.
• Safeguarding, wellbeing and learner support are embedded into daily delivery.
• Learners are well prepared for assessment, progression and future creative careers.

• Company pension scheme.
• Staff social events.
• Interest-free emergency or career development loans.
• Fully funded teacher training route available for suitable industry professionals.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.