Sound Lecturer Production

About LFS

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 in its 70th anniversary year, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include some 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.

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.

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.

For further details about the role please visit our website Careers London Film School where you can download a copy of the job description and our equal opportunities monitoring form

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, season ticket and hardship loan schemes, professional development, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your CV, together with a supporting statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role, plus the completed equalities monitoring form , by 9am on Thursday, 18 June 2026.

Apply Here: Sound Production Lecturer

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.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of their ongoing right to live and work in the UK.

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.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at London Film School. Our organisational values define what LFS stands for and what we believe in. They guide our purpose and direction and set the tone for a positive workplace culture.

Our six values are:

Innovation & Excellence

Inclusivity & Respect

Feedback & Collaboration

Empathy, Accountability & Integrity

Safe & Inclusive Spaces

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