French Language Tutors (Talent Bank)

Salary: £38.72 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time.

About the role

Are you an engaging French Language Tutor with a passion for teaching adult learners and bringing language to life in the classroom? If so, City Lit’s Romance Languages department would love to hear from you. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic tutors to join our Talent Bank who can deliver face‑to‑face French language and culture courses at our Covent Garden site in the heart of London, supporting adult learners across all levels, from complete beginners to advanced. In this role, you will help provide high‑quality, inspiring learning experiences, building learners’ confidence and equipping them with practical communication skills in French in a welcoming and supportive environment. As a member of our Talent Bank, you’ll join a supportive teaching community and may be offered suitable face‑to‑face teaching opportunities as they arise, depending on departmental needs. This flexible arrangement allows you to take on work when it becomes available, though it’s important to note that opportunities cannot be guaranteed.

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:

• Demonstrable experience of teaching French to adults or groups of adults.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject that can inspire learners.
• The ability to teach in person at our Covent Garden site.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A relevant teaching qualification.

Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There’s also entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum) and 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 LGBTQIA+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.

Interview Dates: week commencing 27th April and 4th May 2026.