4 Instructional Design jobs in the United Kingdom

Training & Instructional Design Consultant - Leadership Development
Day Rate: 537 (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2026
Location: Primarily office-based (London), with hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)

Are you an experienced instructional designer with a passion for leadership development? We're seeking a Training & Instructional Design Consultant to join a high-profile public sector organisation's Leadership Academy. In this key role, you'll lead the design and delivery of learning experiences that create an impact, drive performance and align with strategic objectives.

About the Role:
Working within a multidisciplinary design team, you'll take ownership of developing structured leadership programmes using recognised instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles. From conducting Training Needs Analyses (TNA) to producing lesson plans, assessments and quality assurance documentation, you'll play a critical role in shaping the leadership capability of a major institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct TNAs to identify learning needs and performance goals.

• Engage stakeholders and SMEs to ensure training aligns with organisational priorities.

• Develop structured curriculums with clear learning outcomes using TOs, EOs and KLPs.

• Apply learning taxonomies (e.g., Bloom's) to define and structure objectives.

• Design assessments aligned to learning outcomes.

• Create tailored learning content for emerging and experienced leaders.

• Produce comprehensive lesson plans and Train the Trainer documentation.

• Apply ADDIE, SAT, DSAT or other instructional methodologies to ensure best practice delivery.

• Manage QA activity to support training standards and effectiveness.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development training.

• Strong expertise in TNAs, curriculum development and assessment strategy.

• Advanced instructional design skills, with knowledge of TOs, EOs, KLPs, and adult learning theory.

• High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Excellent MS Office 365 and SharePoint proficiency.

• Strong organisational, analytical and project management capabilities.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience delivering training within regulated environments.

• Familiarity with quality assurance processes in adult learning.

• Exposure to high-compliance or public sector training programmes.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a major public institution's leadership culture.

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Course Leader to join our team in the Digital Arts department. 

We are looking for an experienced teacher to contribute to the management and delivery of our courses, primarily in the area of Computer Games. You will manage the planning and running of a course, being responsible for the assessment and progress tracking of a cohort of students.

Our students learn skills across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to: 

• Game engines, 

• 3D modelling, 

• Game art, 

• 2D graphics,

• Programming, 

• Game design 

• Narrative design

The ideal candidate will have skills in a number of these areas.

Creative Media and Digital Arts is a department of more than 600 learners and 30 members of staff delivering Animation, Esports, Games Design and Development, Journalism, Media and TV & Film, at our state of the art Quarry Hill Campus. We deliver a varied curriculum of academic and technical skills to students mostly aged 16-19 at levels one, two and three, including T levels and Access to HE.

Our highly skilled team of specialist teachers and support staff takes pride in developing our students’ personal and employability skills to prepare them for their future life and work. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our students. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become independent, skilled individuals who excel in the industry specialisms they have chosen.

• Planning delivery of the subject matter, creating lessons and teaching resources in line with the objectives of the curriculum. 

• Teaching the principles and practical skills to help our students along the path to a career in the digital and media industries.

• Tracking individual student progress: assessing work and feeding back in a way which helps learners to develop their abilities and understanding.

• Working as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the students.

• Overseeing the development and running of the course. This includes having oversight of student retention and progress, as well as ensuring quality in the delivery of the curriculum.

• Relevant, up to date knowledge of your subject specialism. 

• Able to strategise and co-ordinate delivery of the curriculum.

• Qualified to degree level in Media Studies, Computer Games or a related discipline. 

• Hold, or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification. 

• Enthusiastic and committed to the development and growth of the department.

• Comfortable delivering to groups of young people. 

• You will be able to apply restorative practice to your communications with students and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.

• You will also have experience of processes ensuring that courses are delivered within the guidelines of the college-wide quality assurance policies and contribute enthusiastically to the overall success of the department and campus.

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa     (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:  Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:  Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Equal Education Partners , in collaboration with Romodels , is seeking a talented and innovative Curriculum Development Specialist  to join the team on a freelance basis.

Romodels  is an education charity that works with schools across Wales to provide a three-stage learning programme to support primary learners to ‘Discover, Experience, and Believe’ in a diverse range of career opportunities—regardless of their own lived experiences. The programme is delivered through our original, online, bilingual Romodels Learning Portal, which feature real-life volunteer role models (‘Romodels’) in a range of inspiring careers.

Focusing on Expressive Arts, Language, Literacy, and Communication, and/or Health and Wellbeing , this role is designed for educators who are passionate about developing creative curricula that highlight diverse and often hidden career paths and inspire the next generation of change makers and trailblazers. You will play a vital role in shaping and delivering content that empowers young learners to explore a range of career possibilities.

As a Curriculum Development Specialist, you will collaborate with the Romodels team to design and implement high-quality curricula that meet the diverse needs of students. Your expertise will ensure that our educational programs are up-to-date, effective, and aligned with the Curriculum for Wales.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching best practices in curriculum design and instruction within Expressive Arts, Language, Literacy, and Communication, and/or Health and Wellbeing.
• Developing comprehensive and innovative real-life curriculum materials: student missions, teacher guides, reflection guides, job descriptions and assessment tools.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to evaluate curriculum effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
• Utilizing technology and different teaching methodologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

If you possess the vision and expertise to give the smallest amongst us the biggest career dreams and the knowledge, tools and beliefs to reach them, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Passion for Educational Equity : A commitment to addressing educational inequity in Wales by developing high-quality, inclusive content that supports all learners, regardless of their background or ability.
• Curriculum expertise : Deep understanding of the Welsh curriculum across the three Areas of Learning and Experience (Expressive Arts, Language, Literacy, and Communication, and Health and Wellbeing) and expertise in developing content for progression steps 1-3.
• Content Development Expertise : Proven ability to design and create engaging and inclusive student content and comprehensive teacher guides that align with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
• Visualisation Skills : Proficient in using PowerPoint and other visual tools to develop dynamic and visually appealing educational materials that enhance student learning and teacher delivery.
• Digital Platform Competency : Experience with or willingness to learn how to upload, manage, and maintain educational content on online learning platforms to ensure accessibility and ease of use.
• Collaboration and Communication : Strong interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with schools, Romodels (role models) and other stakeholders to continuously refine and improve curriculum content.

Benefits

The successful candidate will be engaged on a self-employed freelance basis at a minimum of £180 per day.

How it works:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• On average 3 days of work per 2-week period (dependent on demand).
• Can fit in with your other commitments (you decide when you complete the work within the given timeframes).
• Opportunity to work with and contribute to a creative ed tech start-up charity, making a real-life difference to primary learners.
• Work closely with the CEO.