Masterclass: Fiction Writing Workshop Tutor

Masterclass: Fiction Writing Workshop Tutor

City Lit Closing date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Artform: Literature
Role: Teaching
Contract: Temporary
UK-wide

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Join our vibrant Writing department, where you will play a key role in supporting 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).

Job Description

Location: Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London
Salary: £38.72 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation 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. 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, professional writers and limited to ten learners, admitted by application only.

We welcome applications from published writers with experience teaching fiction workshops for adults and an interest in contemporary writing debates and trends. Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience.

Our benefits include flexible working, course discounts for friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There's also a season ticket loan programme, entitlement to student discount programmes and retail platforms. Alongside these we offer a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, 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 supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.

Interview date: 22 April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

Job Requirements

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).

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with colleagues in the Writing department and work
cooperatively within the programme area team.
Develop coherent schemes of work and lesson plans that are sensitive to the strengths and challenges of all learners.
Undertake teaching, fulfilling all the requirements of the contracted post.
Deliver student-led sessions in a creative way that accurately reflects the
advertised programme of study and meets the needs of the overall
curriculum offer.
Use ILT where appropriate to facilitate effective learning. Prepare ILT and audio-visual equipment/resources for classes with guidance and support from Digital Learning department.
Take and monitor enrolment status and learner attendance using e
registers.
Participate fully in all college quality assurance processes.
Attend departmental meetings and training sessions where required.
Support and encourage learners in self- and peer-evaluation.
Set and evaluate learner homework where appropriate.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Masterclass: Fiction Writing Workshop Tutor
  • Salary: £10k-£15k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Literature
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

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