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SalaryAre you a published poet with experience teaching groups of adult learners? Then why not join the Writing department at our ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rated College to teach a year-long Poetry Masterclass beginning in October 2024. You’ll be a key contributor to the Writing department, where our renowned high-quality courses focus on inspiring students to explore and develop their writing.
This is a fixed term opportunity until July 2025 but there may be opportunities to develop and teach other poetry courses beyond this date, working to inspire students in exploring and learning to make use of the elements of poetic form.
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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 apply for this role please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. You will particularly attract our interest if this covers:
- Demonstrable knowledge of poetry as a literary genre.
- A strong record of published poetry.
- Experience of teaching adults or groups of adults in the creative writing space.
- Experience of online teaching and learning would be beneficial although 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.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 2nd June 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 17th June 2024
