Administration

• Undertake academic administration duties such as timetable/lesson planning, attendance taking, internal and external reporting, project management, when required.
• Plan and manage students’ annual/periodic performances, exhibitions, or screenings relevant to the programme.
• Attend programme related meetings and examination boards meetings as and when required.
• Attend staff meetings / learning activities as and when required.
• Undertake teaching related administrative matters.
• Deputise for the Head of Department where appropriate.
• Membership of internal School committees.

Student Personal Tutoring

• Act as mentor for students and provide pastoral care and support in learning and to deal with issues and concerns of students, as a first line support.
• Refer students to the appropriate channel should the need arise.

Student Recruitment

• Participate, when required, as a member of the student recruitment team for the programme and the LFS.
• Review applications and interview applicants as and when required by Admissions staff in line with the LFS Admissions Policy.
• Please note that this role may require the post-holder to be on-call to provide student support at weekends during term time.

Person Specification

• Extensive teaching experience in higher education within filmmaking, cinematography or a related discipline.
• Specialist knowledge of cinematography, including digital and analogue technologies, contemporary production workflows and emerging screen technologies.
• Significant industry experience as a Director of Photography and/or cinematography practitioner, with Comprehensive understanding of higher education curriculum design, teaching, learning, assessment and student achievement.
• Experience of conducting and/or supervising research projects and contributing to scholarly or professional practice.
• Experience of using digital learning platforms and relevant software applications to support teaching and learning.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Teacher Training qualification.
• Active participation and membership of professional bodies/organisations.

Personal attributes

• Ability to engage and inspire students through a range of teaching, learning and supervisory approaches.
• Strong commitment to artistic practice, research and creative development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to provide effective academic and pastoral support to students.
• Strong organisational, analytical and prioritisation skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt, identify practical solutions and respond positively to change.
• Positive, proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team success.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
• Ability to work imaginatively and proactively to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

General responsibilities applicable to all LFS staff

• Understand and support the vision, mission and values of LFS;
• Ensure Diversity and Inclusion is at the forefront of your thinking when undertaking your responsibilities at LFS.
• Maintain awareness of your own and others’ Health and Safety, and comply with the LFS’s Health and Safety policy;
• Take appropriate responsibility for records held, created or used as part of your work for the LFS (paper-based and electronic) as per the relevant data protection regulations;
• Encourage team working and effective communication with colleagues;
• Act as a representative of the LFS and deal with LFS students, stakeholders and the public in a professional manner at all times;
• Comply with LFS financial policies and practices as applicable;
• Commit to and undertake continuous personal and professional development;
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested of your post.

This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines and accountabilities within which the individual works.