Central Film School
Filmmaking Course Leader
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We're Hiring: Filmmaking Course Leader
London | Central Film School | £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
We're looking for an experienced and passionate filmmaker-educator to join Central Film School as our next Filmmaking Course Leader.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of filmmakers while leading one of our flagship programmes at a specialist higher education provider dedicated to practice-based screen education.
As Course Leader, you'll provide academic and operational leadership across your programme(s), ensuring an outstanding student experience from induction through to graduation. Working alongside talented academics and industry practitioners, you'll play a key role in curriculum development, quality assurance, student success, and the continued growth of the School.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading the academic delivery and ongoing development of your programme
- Managing and supporting Module Leaders and Sessional Tutors
- Delivering engaging teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Driving student success, progression, and satisfaction
- Leading assessment, moderation, and quality assurance processes
- Supporting curriculum enhancement and programme planning
- Working collaboratively across the School to maintain an exceptional student experience
- Representing your programme during admissions, interviews, and recruitment events
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We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience leading modules or programmes within Higher Education
- Holds a Level 7 qualification in filmmaking or a closely related discipline
- Has a recognised teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship
- Brings current industry experience into the classroom
- Is passionate about developing emerging creative talent
- Is an organised and collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring colleagues
- Believes in inclusive, student-centred education
- Experience designing or contributing to the development of programmes
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Why Central Film School?
At Central Film School, we're more than a film school - we're a creative community committed to developing the next generation of storytellers. As we continue to grow our portfolio and work towards Degree Awarding Powers, you'll have the opportunity to influence curriculum innovation, shape academic standards, and contribute to the future of specialist creative education.
What we offer
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Generous CPD and training opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted Picturehouse Cinema membership
- Work laptop provided
If you're passionate about filmmaking, higher education, and helping students realise their creative ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via LinkedIn or email jobs@centralfilmschool.com
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