Humanities Tutor Coordinator
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and imaginative adult education professional to join the Humanities team and take responsibility for the design, programming, coordination and growth of the high-quality courses, classes and learning events within the history and politics programme area, focusing on Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Americas, Europe and global history from 400CE onwards in addition to global politics and economics. So, if you are a tutor or Tutor Coordinator with a background that includes history, politics and/or economics, we would like to hear from you.
In this role you will be a key contributor to the Humanities department where you will take responsibility for leading a team of tutors within your curriculum area. You will contribute to raising the profile of the department, identifying opportunities, and promoting the success of the programme area you’ll support. You will also be proactive in ensuring quality assurance procedures are maintained and that the quality of teaching and learning in these areas continues to meet high standards.
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:
Significant experience of providing outstanding teaching and learning within an adult learning context, within an area related to the role (outlined above).
* Up-to-date knowledge, enthusiasm, and interest in history, politics and economics.
* Excellent communication skills and an ability to adapt approach to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
* Effective time management skills.
* Demonstrable experience of decision making.
* Experience of developing and managing courses and curriculum in an adult education setting (desirable).
* Experience of supervising or managing a team of teachers (desirable).
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) and a cycle to work scheme. 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 16th November 2025
Interview Date(s): 1st and 3rd December 2025