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Literature Tutors, City Lit
Deadline: Sun 14 Jun 2026
City Lit are London's largest provider of learning for adults. 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 areas.
We are looking for tutors for the following areas:

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).

Location: Keeley St, Covent Garden /Online
Rate: £39.11 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time

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

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).

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!

Deadline: 23.59 on 14 June 2026

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

Additional Information:
Location:
Keeley St, Covent Garden /Online
Region(s):
London

Contact Information:
Organisation:
City Lit
Contact Name:
Dominika Kopinska
Contact Email:
Dominika.Kopinska@citylit.ac.uk
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