History Tutors (Talent Bank)

Covent Garden, London/Online

£37.96 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time

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 below. If you are dynamic and have a passion for engaging with students and curating course(s) exploring these key themes then we would like to hear from you!

• British history, from 1800 to 1980 (daytime face-to-face survey course/s of British political, economic & social history)
• 20^th century history China (daytime face-to-face survey course/s of Chinese political, economic & social history)
• 20^th century history India (daytime face-to-face survey course/s of Indian political, economic & social history)
• Migration history (daytime or early evening face-to-face with focus on global, British and London history)
• LGBTQI History (global focus)
• Australian history (daytime/weekend face-to-face course with focus on both indigenous/colonial settlements)
• New Zealand history (daytime face-to-face course with focus on both indigenous/colonial settlements)
• South Africa history (daytime/weekend face-to-face course with focus on both indigenous/colonial settlements)
• Ancient and medieval history (daytime or early evening face-to-face courses on China, Southeast Asia, North America, South America)
• Jewish history in Europe (daytime or early evening face-to-face or evening online survey course/s of Jewish political, cultural, economic & social history in Europe)

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 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.

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.
• Up to date knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject that can inspire students.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of teaching online (desirable but not essential).
• A teaching qualification (desirable but not essential).

Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including 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), cycle to work scheme, and discounted private healthcare and gym. We even offer 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 1^st April 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 15^th April 2024.