We’re Hiring! – MA Tutor in Writing Poetry

The Poetry School is seeking an exceptional poet / educator to teach as a lecturer on the Poetry School / Newcastle University MA in Writing Poetry. The successful candidate will join Glyn Maxwell as fellow tutor on the course, working with the MA administrator and Newcastle University School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics.

Job title: MA Tutor in Writing Poetry

Location: Somerset House, Strand, London

Role: Freelance, up to £60/hour

The MA in Writing Poetry celebrates its tenth graduating cohort in 2026, with 2 cohorts with a maximum of 12 students in each class. Through a combination of masterclasses, practical workshop sessions, one-to-one tutorials and a week-long summer school, the two-year, part-time course aims to help poets hone their craft in a collaborative and nurturing environment. The course receives excellent feedback and has a strong community of alumni who continue to engage with the Poetry School beyond graduation, including a flourishing reading series for past and present students. 

The successful candidate for the post should have experience of teaching poetry/creative writing at a graduate level, be confident in leading workshops and highly skilled in giving constructive feedback. Other academic or artistic research interests which have informed poetic practice are desirable. The successful candidate will be an established poet who has an excellent publication recording, that includes one or more collections, and is an established member of the literary community. 

Please download the full job description here:

MA Tutor in Writing Poetry

How to apply

Please email a full CV and personal statement (up to 2 sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected].

Please also complete our Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Survey online here.

DEADLINE: Sunday 10 May 2026, midnight (BST).

First interviews will be from week commencing 19 May 2026.

Final interviews will take place in early June, with a student workshop element (expenses and time will be paid) .

Applications are welcomed from all. Poetry School is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We will take positive action around this by guaranteeing an interview to any applicant who self-identifies as having disability and/or being from a Global Majority background and who has demonstrable experience and meets the role’s key requirements. If you self-identify as having this background and experience, please state so in your supporting statement.