Literature Tutor

Literature Tutors

Keeley St, Covent Garden /Online

£39,11 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time

We have an exciting opportunity for educational professionals with backgrounds in literature who have an interest, experience and passion in teaching courses in one or more of the following areas below.

If you are a dynamic education professional and have a passion for engaging with students and curating a course/ courses exploring these key themes then we would like to hear from you!

• Ancient, medieval and renaissance literature (daytime, early evening or weekend face-to-face course/s).

• Black British literature: might include award-winning, best-selling authors; emerging voices; and early/ little-known texts (daytime, early evening, evening or weekend face-to-face course/s + online evening courses).

• Global literature: either from a transnational perspective or with a particular emphasis on, for example, South Asian, Caribbean, East or West African literature (daytime, early evening, evening or weekend face-to-face course/s + online evening courses).

• 21st century literature: might include British, American, European and Global literatures (daytime, early evening, evening or weekend face-to-face course/s + online evening courses).

City Lit are London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, we have a century's reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience.

You'll be a key contributor to our Humanities department, where our renowned high-quality courses focus on inspiring students to explore and develop their knowledge, understanding and critical faculties. The department is committed to widening participation and to decolonising the curriculum. We are particularly interested in tutors who can introduce students to texts that expand their appreciation for diverse literary voices.

You will be part of a supportive team and receive plenty of opportunities for developing your teaching practice in ways that centre learning.

To apply please submit your CV and Covering letter which must include a course proposal for at least one of the areas of focus outlined above. You will particularly attract our interest if this covers:

• Demonstrable experience of teaching your subject to adults or groups of adults

• A teaching qualification (desirable but not essential)

• Up to date knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject that can inspire students.

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience of teaching online (desirable but not essential)

Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance. There is also access the student discounts programme (Totum).

Situated in London's creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.

Successful applicants will be offered suitable work as and when it becomes available, however work cannot be guaranteed.

City Lit promotes and values inclusion and is committed to equality of opportunity, supporting and encouraging applications from under-represented groups.

Closing Date: 23.59 on 14 June 2026

Interviews: 30th June pm or 2nd July am (via zoom)