Masterclass: Fiction Writing Workshop Tutor
Location: Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London
Salary: £38.72 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time
About the role
Join our vibrant Writing department, home to over fifty dedicated writing professionals, where you will play a key role in supporting talented writers on our flagship creative writing course. The role is fixed-term from 30th September 2026 – 30 June 2027th, with weekly in‑person classes every Wednesday, 17:30 – 19:30 (66 hours total teaching time).
City Lit is London’s leading provider of adult education, welcoming over 30,000 students each year and offering more than 5,000 courses. Renowned for delivering an exceptional student experience, we are now seeking an experienced and inspiring tutor to lead our Masterclass: Fiction Writing Workshop across all three terms. The course is designed for advanced and/or professional writers and limited to ten learners, admitted by application only.
About the applicant
We welcome applications from published writers with substantial experience teaching fiction workshops for adults and a keen interest in contemporary writing debates and trends. To be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. The ideal candidate will:
- Proven experience teaching and facilitating advanced-level fiction workshops for adults.
- A strong publication record in fiction.
- A passion for fiction and awareness of current conversations in contemporary writing.
- A qualification relevant to literature and/or creative writing (desirable).
- A teaching qualification (desirable).
Our generous rewards and benefits include flexible working, generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There’s also a season ticket loan programme, entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum) and other discounted retail platforms. Alongside these we offer a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff as well as access to an online or over the phone GP service.
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 these include applications 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.
Closing date: 23:59 on Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Interview date: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.
