Course Leader MA Visual Effects

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

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.

About you
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.

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.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact 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.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 23 February 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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