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Job Title: Lecturer in Sound Production for Film
Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.6 - 3 days a week)
Location: Covent Garden, London WC2B 5PQ
Salary/Benefits: £37,807 pro rata (£22,684 per annum actual) and a comprehensive benefits package
Job Summary
This is a unique opportunity to join a film school with a rich history and an unwavering commitment to practical filmmaking. You'll play a pivotal role in guiding aspiring sound recordists within the Filmmaking MA . The primary responsibilities of the Lecturer are to help plan, prepare and deliver teaching in sound production and recording for film productions, to deliver teaching and practical workshops and feedback on production sound elements within practical filmmaking exercises. You would be inspiring and supporting the next generation of sound acquisition for film professionals at one of the top film schools in the UK.
What you'll do:
- Plan, prepare and teach sound production sessions in line within the course and module specifications, using a range of delivery and methods.
- Undertake formative assessment of student progress and performance and participate in summative assessment of students’ sound work.
- Involvement in student induction teaching and technical /equipment training. Attend cut screenings, crits, shoot support sessions to feedback and support student work in sound recording.
- Stay up to date with current developments in sound recording and production within the film industry.
Who we're looking for:
We welcome applications from individuals with:
- Extensive industry experience as a Production Sound Mixer / First Assistant Sound in film/high-end TV drama and Documentary, with a significant experience of teaching sound recording for film (drama and documentary) at BA or MA level.
- An understanding of Storytelling using sound within film and a keen interest in working in the generalist film education model at BA or MA level.
- A strong commitment to student development and mentoring around creative development of sound practice and storytelling both creatively and technically.
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.
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 to recruitment@lfs.org.uk 9am Tuesday 14th 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.
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About London Film School
London Film School (LFS) is the oldest film school in the UK. For nearly 70 years, LFS has been the place for emerging creative talent to hone their craft, find their voice and engage directly with the vibrant UK screen industries. The School offers five full-time MA programmes including Filmmaking, Screenwriting, International Film, Business, Film Producing, & Film Marketing and a full calendar of short courses.
LFS is a world leading conservatoire for filmmakers from around the world. Based in London’s Covent Garden, the School’s alumni include veterans (Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Tak Fujimoto, Ann Hui) and famous younger filmmakers including Daina Pusic, Oliver Hermanus, Babak Jalali, and the creator of End of the F**king World, Jonathan Entwistle.
The School is celebrated for its commitment to film, innovation and creative freedom, and its reputation for teaching excellence and practical learning - the School makes over 180 films every year. In 2022 London Film School was awarded World-Leading Specialist Provider status by the Office for Students and in 2024 was named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top global film schools. LFS welcomes a student cohort from every corner of the globe, LFS has always been a cultural hub where fresh voices, experiences and perspectives rub shoulders with tradition and history. A global network, once built, lasts a professional lifetime.
London Film School is a non-profit educational charity with Greg Dyke as its Chairman of the Board and Chris Auty as Director and CEO.
LFS is an equal opportunity employer. Please click here for our equal opportunities policy.
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.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM LFS WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE CLOSING DATE THEN YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL
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