Animation Lead Tutor

About the Opportunity

LT Selection is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client.

We believe that everyone we connect with an employer positively impacts the further education skills and employment sector.

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced tutor or an industry professional looking to move into teaching. A fully funded teacher training pathway may be available for suitable candidates entering education from industry.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  

Essential Criteria

• 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.
  

Desirable Criteria

• 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.
  

What Success Looks Like

• 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.
  

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
  

• Healthcare cashback scheme.
  

• Bike-to-work scheme.
  

• Career development opportunities.
  

• Staff social events.
  

• Interest-free emergency or career development loans.
  

• Free on-site lunches during term time.
  

• Fully funded teacher training route available for suitable industry professionals.
  

Application Process

To apply please submit your CV for consideration by clicking Im Interested. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by LT Selection for an initial conversation before progressing to the client stage.

Safeguarding

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.