University of the Arts London
Year One Leader – BA (Honours) Animation
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£52,977.00 to £63,815.00 per annum
Permanent
Full time - 37 hours per week
Hybrid – LCC Elephant and Castle/Home
The opportunity
London College of Communication is seeking an experienced, innovative educator to join BA (Hons) Animation as Year 1 Leader. This is a key role in shaping the student experience within one of the UK’s leading creative institutions.
In this role, you will:
- Provide academic leadership for first-year undergraduate students
- Offer pastoral support, including oversight of attendance and progression
- Work with the Course Leader and team to support teaching and curriculum development
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the course
- Help create an engaging, inclusive learning environment grounded in contemporary animation practice
You will teach across the course, supporting students in developing creative, critical, and technical skills in character animation, experimental animation, and expanded practices. You will also lead curriculum innovation, challenging traditional canons while embedding diversity, inclusion, and global perspectives. In addition, you will manage staff teaching into Year 1, contribute to quality enhancement, support recruitment and course development, and engage in scholarly activity and professional practice.
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A key part of the role is maintaining strong industry connections and integrating current animation production workflows into teaching.
About you
You are an experienced higher education educator with a strong background in animation and a commitment to student success.
You will have:
- An undergraduate degree in Animation or a related field
- Experience of teaching and assessment in higher education
- A strong understanding of contemporary animation education
You bring a creative, reflective, student-centred approach, alongside a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will have experience of supporting students from diverse backgrounds and contributing to an inclusive learning environment. You will also demonstrate strong organisational and leadership skills, the ability to collaborate across academic and professional teams, and evidence of research, knowledge exchange, and/or professional practice in animation. A working knowledge of contemporary animation workflows is essential, ideally including Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, Blender, Maya, and stop-motion processes.
Desirable qualifications:
- Postgraduate qualification
- Teaching qualification (PGCert or equivalent)
- Fellowship or membership of the Higher Education Academy
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If you are passionate about developing the next generation of animators and shaping an inclusive, forward-thinking curriculum, we would welcome your application.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination, and intent, we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
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Closing date: 23rd July 2026, 23:55.
UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
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