Central Film School Undergraduate Course Leader

Job Description

Central Film School was founded in 2008 with the objective of providing a practical education in filmmaking to students from all over the world. Since then the School has evolved significantly and now provides short, BA and MA programmes. The School is afully recognised HEP and is on the OfS Register in the Approved (Fee Cap) category. We are a Tier 4 Sponsor with FullPrivileges and our degree programmes commencing 2021 onwards are validated by Falmouth University. We have developed our Vision, Missionand Core Values as a framework to drive our strategy and activity.VisionTo be regarded as one of the best and most inclusive film schools in the world. The School aims to grow so that it can facilitate intercultural exchange between independent filmmakers across the globe, empowering them to tell their stories.Mission Central Film School offers students a practical education in fiction narrative and documentary filmmaking. We aim to give independent voices from all parts of society the skills and knowledge needed to tell their stories through film. In addition, our goalis to effectively prepare students to enter the film industry and, ultimately, become leading innovators in their chosen field.Core Values Always strive to tell stories that are truthful and engaging.Act with integrity when dealing with each other.Encourage discourse and critique while respecting the beliefs and opinions of others.Have a positive impact on the world through creative collaborations and community engagement.Create work that is innovative and influential.Provide and promote an environment that supports equality, diversity and inclusion for all the Schools academic community.We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity to join the team with the new role of Undergraduate Course Leader. The main responsibilities of this role include:Leading on the development and enhancement of the Undergraduate provision at the schoolRecruiting, inducting and supporting tutorsWorking with the Teaching, Learning Support Manager to schedule sessionsConducting tutor observations and coordinating tutor developmentCoordinating/Updating module guides and course documentation with tutors, and ensuring their timely delivery to studentsSupporting students, providing personal tutorials Second-marking assessmentAttending assessment panelsTeaching into at least one module at each level (4,5,6)Ensuring, with the Academic Administrator and Quality department, that academic standards and procedures are followed and maintained. Ensuring students understand academic procedures and policiesParticipating at Academic Board and monthly meetingsChairing Programme Boards and Course CommitteesInterviewing prospective students and assisting across admissions and student recruitment activities (eg reviewing portfolios)Participating in Module and Awards Boards and engaging with our University Partners, Academic Link Tutors and other Collaborative Partner team membersWhere appropriate, supporting the wider academic and student experience teamPerson Specification Essential - have a Level 7 qualification in filmmaking, screenwriting or a related fieldEssential - have a teaching/pedagogic qualification (egPgCHE)Have module and/or course leadership experience in an HE environment Be passionate about delivering a quality academic experience to students Have the experience to bring practice into the learning environment Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and writtenHave a great eye for detail and be very well organizedHave experience working with HE systems and VLEs Be committed to working in a collaborative mannerBe committed to promoting an inclusive environment in the School

Keyskills :
Film ProductionHigher EducationStudent WelfareLecturingScreenwriting