Director of Curriculum and Courses

Central Film School (CFS) offers industry-focused, practice-based film and screen education in the heart of London. With an ethos grounded in creativity, collaboration and inclusivity, we prepare our students for meaningful careers in screen industries around the world. As we grow and diversify our course offerings, we are seeking a passionate and strategic academic leader to shape the future of our curriculum.

About the Role

The Director of Curriculum and Courses is a senior academic position, responsible for the strategic leadership, development and operational delivery of the School’s academic programmes. You will lead curriculum design and validation processes, ensure academic quality, and foster innovation across our undergraduate and postgraduate offerings.

Working closely with the CEO, academic and professional services teams, and external stakeholders, you will ensure that our programmes are academically rigorous, industry-aligned, and responsive to the needs of students and employers.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational management, including line management of course leaders, tutors, oversight of timetabling and teaching resources, and leadership of relevant academic committees.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, design and validation of new and existing academic programmes.

• Ensure that all courses meet internal quality standards and external regulatory and awarding body requirements.

• Oversee operational delivery of academic programmes, including staff allocation, timetabling, and resource planning.

• Work collaboratively with academic and professional services staff to support excellent teaching, learning and assessment.

• Chair and contribute to relevant academic committees, including Course Committee and Programme Boards.

• Line manage academic course leaders and provide leadership, mentorship and professional development support.

• Monitor and evaluate academic performance metrics, including student outcomes, NSS scores, and progression data.

• Drive innovation in curriculum content, delivery methods and assessment strategies to reflect industry developments.

• Act as a key point of contact for external academic partners and regulators.

• Promote inclusive, student-centred approaches to teaching and curriculum design.

Person Description

Essential:

• Significant experience in academic leadership within higher education, ideally in a creative or vocational setting.
• Proven track record of curriculum design, development and validation at HE level.
• Strong understanding of UK higher education frameworks, including quality assurance and academic governance.
• Experience in operational academic management, including timetabling, staff coordination and workload planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage academic teams.
• Commitment to inclusive practice, student engagement, and continuous improvement.
• A teaching qualification or Fellowship of the HEA.

Desirable:

• Experience working in or with the film, screen, or creative industries.
• Experience managing partnerships with validating or awarding bodies.

Remuneration & Package

• Salary: £60,000 – £65,000
• 28 days leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional day’s leave for your birthday
• Work laptop provided
• Discounted membership with Picturehouse Cinemas
• Extensive CPD opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel/Train ticket loan scheme available

Successful candidates are subject to Advanced DBS check and must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Employment is conditional on the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications is Monday, June 9th, 2025*.

*This is a rolling recruitment process, so we reserve the right to close recruitment prior to the closing date if we find the right candidate.