EFL Assistant Director of Studies Job Description
Country: United Kingdom
Location: London King’s, London Dulwich, London Uxbridge, London Richmond, Reading, Guildford, Worcester, Dover, Northampton, Edinburgh
DATES: Possibility of extension in some centres (starting in June and/or finishing mid-August)
4 weeks: July 2nd to July 31st 2025
Dover and Dulwich: July 8th to August 3rd 2025
MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe, educational, and cultural holidays to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our short-term English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programmes.
MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme.
POSITION OVERVIEW
* Responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of the academic programme
* Support teachers in their professional development
* Assist the DoS in ensuring the smooth running of the academic programme
* Assist the DoS with all admin tasks
* Represent MLA values
* Report to Director of Studies
* 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday)
* Residential employment available from late June – mid-August
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
* Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland).
* Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references.
* EFL experience teaching teenagers
* Be proficient in the use of IT
* DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL / MA TESOL completed (or in progress if you have a TEFL Level 5 certificate)
* PGCE/PGCE PCET: Post Graduate Certificate in Education with ELT/TESOL
* Master’s degrees (MA/MSc etc) in ELT/TESOL or related subjects are also accepted.
Desirable
* EFL Summer School Teaching/Managerial experience in the UK
* Teacher Management experience
* Teacher Training experience
* Enhanced DBS/PVG registered on the Update Service
* First Aid Qualification
COMPENSATION
From GBP 510 to GBP 535 per week, plus 12.07% holiday (GBP 572 to GBP 600 per week)
Returners will receive GBP 150 after full completion of their contract.
MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT
Actively support MLA in its mission to provide top quality programmes and comply with management requests.
MLA EQUALITY STATEMENT
MLA Move Language Ahead is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
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