Senior Lecturer – Camera at London Film School

Vacancy Details

Contract: Part time, Permanent (14 hours per week)

Location: London, WC2B 5PQ

Salary/Benefits: £39,000 – £43,000 per annum, pro rata, dependant on experience and a comprehensive benefits package  

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the team at Britain’s longest established and world-famous conservatoire for filmmakers. The school, now approaching its 70th anniversary, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include some legendary cinematographers (Roger Pratt, Tak Fujimoto) as well as celebrated directors (Mike Leigh), also actors (Danny Huston), and award winning editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis; as well as producers and executives across the industry.  

LFS is one of only two film schools in the UK to have received ‘world leading’ institution status and funding from the Office for Students. 

 London Film School is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Lecturer – Camera to lead, teach, and inspire students across our postgraduate programmes. This is a unique opportunity to join a film school with a rich history and an unwavering commitment to practical filmmaking.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering high quality teaching, assessment, and support to our students. You’ll bring your professional expertise and creative insight to help students master the art and craft of cinematography, from visual storytelling and camera operation to lighting and lensing techniques.

You’ll also contribute to curriculum development, participate in student recruitment, and provide pastoral and academic support to ensure our students thrive both personally and professionally. Collaboration is central to this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across disciplines to deliver an integrated and innovative learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the LFS curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Supervise and assess student work, providing constructive feedback to support growth and creativity.
• Contribute to curriculum review, programme validation, and continuous improvement.
• Undertake research or professional practice relevant to cinematography and film production.
• Support student recruitment and admissions activities when required.
• Provide mentorship and pastoral support to students, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Participate in programme and departmental meetings, contributing to the ongoing development of LFS’s academic community.

About You

You’ll have significant industry experience and a deep understanding of cinematography, visual storytelling, and the role of the camera within filmmaking. You’ll be confident in both the artistic and technical aspects of the craft, with a commitment to nurturing emerging talent.

You’ll also bring:

• Teaching experience at tertiary or professional training level.
• A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to wider academic and professional initiatives.

Whether your background is primarily in teaching or deeply rooted in the industry, if you’re ready to teach, inspire, and contribute to an institution consistently ranked among the top 15 filmmaking academies globally, we want to hear from you. 

We offer a highly competitive staff benefits package including 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), employer matched contributory pension scheme (4%), season ticket and hardship loan schemes, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies. 

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Further information and how to apply

For further details about the role please click the link below to download a copy of the job description. To apply, please download the equalities monitoring form below and send the completed form, together with a copy of your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the role via the ‘Apply’ button (e:Recruitment@lfs.org.uk), by 9am Thursday 30th October 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role. 

LFS is an equal opportunities employer.  Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, Black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds as these groups are under-represented at all levels of staff at LFS. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE  

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as sufficient applications are received, therefore candidates are advised to submit their application as soon as possible.   

London Film School is celebrated for its commitment to film, innovation and creative freedom, and its reputation for teaching excellence and practical learning. In 2022 London Film School was awarded World-Leading Specialist Provider status by the Office for Students.