Working with us
We currently have no freelance positions available
However, this can change quickly throughout the year, so please upload your CV and a covering letter in the relevant category below. Ideally you will have experience working with children age 9 to 18.
General
The Film Academy tutors are all experienced film and TV professionals, who have a flair, and often experience, in teaching children the ins and outs of the film industry and making films. If you would like to be part of this dynamic team you must have a passion for both.
The Film Academy runs on two days after school:
Wednesdays 5pm to 7pm and Fridays 4:30pm to 6:30pm during term time (we break for all Edinburgh School holidays) from mid September through to mid June, as well as two weeks of summer schools at the end of July and start of August.
All staff are expected within reason to be available to attend the summer school weeks where needed.
Some tutors do not work every week (though most do), which has the advantage of fitting in the tutoring around their professional work at the same time as being able to pass on current experience to the students.
There are three groups; 9-12s, Junior Teens and Senior Teens (16+). The 9-12s make up to two short films a year, whilst the two teen groups concentrate on one, high production value film each.
Applicants must have a PVG through Disclosure Scotland. This can be done through the Film Academy if you do not possess one already, but must be in place before any work can be offered.
Prior to employment you will be required to sit an online child protection training course.
Ideally you will hold a current first aid certificate, but the Film academy runs regular courses if you do not have one.
Tutors are freelance and as such invoice the Film Academy once a month, and are paid an hourly rate plus any reasonable travel expenses. Ideally you will be based in Edinburgh or surrounds.
