Residential Director of Studies positions available for summer school in the UK and Ireland.

If you enjoy leading, motivating and supporting teachers in a dynamic learning environment teaching young learners and teens from around the world, then why not join our thriving academic team!

MLA is currently recruiting professional EFL teachers for residential and non-residential Easter and Summer posts in the UK and Ireland. Experienced and newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with young learners/teens and see how they develop their communication skills and enjoy a life-changing learning experience.

Contracts available for Summer from mid to late June through to mid-August for 4 weeks with the possibility of an extension

Locations: Central London, London Uxbridge, London Richmond, London Guildford, Reading, Worcester, Dover, Edinburgh, Dublin, and Galway.

At MLA we have been running successful language courses for Italian students in the UK, Ireland and USA since 1976. Students, families, and agents from around the world have chosen MLA for the quality of our language courses, for the established trust in our brand, and for the meticulous attention to detail in our packages.

As a DoS, you will be responsible for the high-quality and smooth running of the academic programme to ensure the overall success of the course. You will lead and manage a diverse team of teachers, provide training and professional development opportunities.

DoS is a residential position. Staff work a 6-day week with one 24-hour period off per week. You will not be required to do any pastoral care outside your general DoS duties. However, you are encouraged to communicate with your centre manager and group leaders to contribute to the overall success of the programme. Summer programmes are challenging, and you might be requested to assist outside your working hours.

Please see our website for the full job description, online application form and details of the application process. We run a rolling recruitment programme so please apply asap.

MLA is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect our staff to share this commitment. To this end, all references will be followed up, gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and appropriate criminal checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Person Specification: Director of Studies

Essential:

First degree

Cambridge DELTA, Trinity LTCL Diploma TESOL or MA in Linguistics/TESOL (incl. 5 hours supervised teaching practice)

Minimum 3 years' EFL teaching experience with young learners/teens

Leading and management experience (experience in management and leading a team)

Ability to motivate and encourage teachers to adapt the academic programme

Experience observing, appraising, and giving feedback to teachers

Excellent administrative / ICT skills

Ability to manage data and make decisions

UK CENTRES: Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK

IRELAND CENTRES: Must have EU passport/right to work in the EU/Ireland

Desirable:

Previous experience with Summer Schools

Experience as a teacher trainer

Experience in teaching monolingual face-to-face groups

Personal Attributes:

Passionate about teaching and learning

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Committed to delivering a high-quality academic programme and excellent customer service

Problem solver

Team player; Open to receiving and giving feedback as well as developing new skills

Committed to safeguarding children and to ensuring their safety and welfare is priority

Salary and Benefits

UK DoS from GBP 620 per week, plus 12.07% holiday (GBP 693)
IRELAND DoS from EUR 620 per week
Returning managers will receive a bonus of 150 GBP/EURO upon contract completion.

Free board and lodgings
Paid face-to-face training and induction
Work as part of a dedicated team and gain experience
Opportunities for professional development e.g., observations, team teaching where you will deliver regular CPD sessions on a range of young learner topics e.g., task-based learning, error correction, pronunciation

Task-Based syllabus

MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT

• To actively support MLA in its mission to provide quality learning
• To provide courses that will challenge the students (realise their potential) and work together to reach their academic targets and support them
• To comply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organisations such as British Council in a timely and accurate manner
• To be dressed in a presentable professional way and always start on time and if this is not possible to inform your manager as early as possible

MLA EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
MLA Move Language Ahead is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job related criteria.