Course Leader MA Visual Effects

The opportunity

The Screen School is looking to recruit a Course Leader for MA Visual Effects, to cover 6 months paternity leave (April – October, 2026). MA Visual Effects (VFX) develops students' technical computing skills, animation, lighting and editing capabilities through a practice-led approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an enthusiastic team of visual effects and computer animation practitioners and lecturers, and to contribute to the teaching of a diverse group of students as they progress through their postgraduate course. Working in the role of course leader is highly collaborative and requires a range of skills beyond teaching and assessment, including organising behind the scenes with lecturers, technicians and industry networks; leading on student recruitment; completing Quality processes; and continuing the preparation for the move to a new building.

Your profile

The Moving Image and Digital Arts programme is a dynamic working environment where no two days are ever the same.

You might be in between jobs or feel the need for a change, or to step up your skillset into a leadership position. We are looking for someone who is passionate about visual effects teaching and learning and can confidently lead and support the staff and students through this period of change, whilst the course leader is on paternity leave.

The full list of requirements can be found in the Person Specification section of the Job Description.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk

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.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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