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Head of Department, National Film and Television School

Head of Department, National Film and Television School

  • Project Title
    Head of Department, National Film and Television School
  • Project Details
    First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain's and the world’s top creative talent in film, television, and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s top international film schools for over a decade.

    Graduates from the TV Entertainment, Documentary, Editing, and Composing departments are among some of the most well-regarded professionals working today including Natalie Holt the composer of Obi Wan Kenobi, Lucia Zucchetti the editor of the Essex Serpent, James Newton the director of Grenfell: The Untold Story and Abigail Dankwa the Director of Grayson’s Art Club.

    We are currently recruiting for four roles:

    - Head of Television Entertainment,
    - Head of Directing Documentary,
    - Head of Editing
    - Head of Composing.

    These are key senior roles at the NFTS, each provides a unique opportunity for someone who is excited about imparting their knowledge to, and inspiring the next generation.

    Applicants need to be excellent communicators possessing strong interpersonal skills and a passion for student learning.

    As an experienced film and/or tv professional you will have the knowledge and practical experience of industry customs and practices and production processes, a proven ability to define the style and structure of a film or television project, and importantly understand the necessity of engaging positively with the other key production departments. Some previous experience in teaching and learning is preferred.

    Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for these roles, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application.

    At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

    The NFTS is a registered charity (313429).
  • Production Type
    Workshops + Classes
  • Location
    Buckinghamshire
  • Dates & Location
    TBC, Beaconsfield, UK
  • Closing Date
    12th Jul 2022