Tutors for History of Ideas and Religious Studies

Location: Covent Garden, London/Online

Salary: £38.72 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time

Hours of Work: Variable depending on course programming

About the role

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

• The History of ideas – daytime, early evening or weekend face-to-face course/s + online evening courses.
• Religious studies (Islam and the faiths of Britain) – daytime, early evening or weekend face-to-face course/s.

You’ll be a key contributor to our History, Politics, Philosophy and Science department, where our renowned high-quality courses focus on inspiring students to explore and develop their knowledge, understanding and critical faculties. You will be part of a supportive team and receive plenty of opportunities for developing your teaching practice in ways that centre learning.

About the applicant

City Lit is 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, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century’s reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities.

To be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Up to date knowledge, enthusiasm, and interest for the subject.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching your subject to adults or groups of adults face-to-face/online.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A teaching qualification (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 entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum), and even free annual flu jabs!

Sited 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 know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQI+ community. 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.

Closing Date: 23:59 on 27^th April 2025

Interviews: 12^th – 16^th May 2025 (via Zoom)