Programme Leader: Film & Media

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

Programme Leader - Film and Media

Location: SAE UK (Multi-campus role)

Department: Academic

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About The Role

SAE UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Leader to lead our Film and Media portfolio across our five UK campuses. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of creative education by overseeing a diverse programme that includes Film Production, Screenwriting, VFX and Content Creation.

As Programme Leader, you will provide strategic and academic leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and student experience. You will work closely with academic teams to drive innovation and excellence across curriculum development, programme delivery, and student engagement.

About You

You are a passionate and proven academic leader with a strong background in Film, Media, or a related discipline. You bring:

• Substantial experience in undergraduate teaching and academic leadership
• A track record of leading teams, enhancing the student experience, and managing academic programmes
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with awareness of inclusive pedagogies and current debates such as decolonising the curriculum
• The ability to motivate and support staff, foster collaboration, and align academic vision with strategic objectives
• Ideally, an active research profile or industry practice that enriches your academic work and connects to the evolving landscape of film and media
  
  

Why Join us?

We are a global leader in creative media education. We're proud of our inclusive and innovative culture, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to empowering the next generation of creative professionals.

If you're ready to lead and shape the future of film and media education, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description Can Be Found Here

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Monday 15th September 2025

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

Long Service Award Policy

Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay

Healthcare Cash Plan via Healthshield

Employee Assistance Program.

Auto-Enrolment Pension scheme with Royal London ADE will match your contributions up to 3% of your salary.

Cycle to work scheme.

Life Assurance (Legal & General)

Enhanced Paternity Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Group Income Protection (Legal & General)

Season Ticket Loans

Staff Discounts - Short Courses 2025-2026

3 business closure days in addition to 33 days of entitled AL inclusive of public/bank holidays