Tutors for London History Walks
Location: Covent Garden, London
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
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Tutor with experience of delivering London History walks around the city of London and/or walks-based courses? Then why not join our ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rated College, helping to bring together people across London and beyond, and to enrich lives through learning and discovery.
We are looking for Tutors to deliver daytime and/or weekend face-to-face London History walks or walks-based courses. 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:
- A blue-badge qualification (for walks).
- Experience of guiding groups of adults of mixed ability in group settings.
- Demonstrable experience of teaching your subject to adults or groups of adults.
- Have up to date knowledge, enthusiasm, and interest for the subject.
- 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, 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.
Successful applicants will be offered suitable work as and when it becomes available, however work cannot be guaranteed.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 16th March 2025
Interviews: 31st March – 4th April 2025 (via Zoom)
