Assistant Director of Studies Job at Move Language Ahead (Worcester)

Assistant Director of Studies

Move Language Ahead

Location:
United Kingdom , Worcester ▼
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Education

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Job Description:

EFL Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) Job Description. Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world. The MLA formula for a summer centre is a unique blend of many full-day and half-day excursions, an amazing activity programme and specialised language path. In this way we have broken the barriers of the traditional summer language course. MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. The post of Assistant Director of Studies is a senior position, and the successful candidate will be a member of the school’s management structure inspiring the teachers to deliver high-quality, communicative Task-Based EFL lessons promoting the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy. ADoSs should be ready to cover for any absent teachers, as well as support, lead and manage the academic life of the centre with the DoS. Summer centres are very busy places and there may be duties to perform in addition to those detailed here.

Job Responsibility:

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)
Support the Director of Studies in managing the academic life of the school
Promote and develop the academic curriculum and academic life of the school
Develop and implement MLA’s educational philosophy and foster a culture of best practice
Complete all administrative tasks required efficiently
Assist the DoS with timetabling teachers
Assist the DoS with centre and classroom set-up
Assist the DoS with student admissions and monitor arrangements for speaking placement tests
Attend any training sessions or meetings as required
Cover lessons when necessary and motivate students to improve their learning skills
Assist the Director of Studies with certificates and graduation ceremony
Support the Centre Director and work collaboratively with Centre Administrator and Activity Manager to ensure the successful running of the centre and programme when necessary
including assisting in the staff induction and take an active part in discussion and feedback
Support the DoS in leading and managing all EFL teachers by encouraging, supporting and challenging teachers to maintain MLA’s high academic standards
Monitor teachers prompt completion of all administrative tasks required
Ensure teachers prepare lessons and adapt material/stages to their class composition
Attend and/or lead academic meetings
Monitor staff performance and be the first port of call for any teacher in need of advice or support
Cover for absent staff
Record and monitor all absences
Supervise the preparation of student reports within agreed deadlines
Assist the Director of Studies with all Continuous Professional Development programmes
Support teachers in delivering the Task-Based learning syllabus
Carry out inductions for new teachers
If TEFLQ, carry out formal observations and appraisals in line with the MLA observation guidelines and rubric
Complete all required pre-employment training
Attend the in-person induction training and take an active part in discussions
Read and understand MLA policies sent during the recruitment process
Read, understand and adhere to the guidelines set out in your Handbook
Be open to feedback during appraisals and set your own developmental goals for you to work on during your time with MLA
Request guidance on and actively seek professional development to improve your skills
Oversee the allocation of staff in consultation with the Director of Studies
Oversee the timetabling of teachers and classroom allocation
Monitor live updates of student attendance on the Teacher Zone
Provide cover teaching when necessary
Supervise the completion of up-to-date teaching records on the Teacher Zone
Develop a good business relationship with the college/university
Support the Centre Director/Academic Manager to ensure grievance and disciplinary procedures are adhered to
Provide support for all direct reports and subordinates when necessary
Use company-provided communication channels for all business correspondences including company email and phone
Develop and maintain open lines of communication with Group Leaders
Support the MLA Academic Team at other centres when required
Maintain and monitor teaching resources and premises
Ensure classrooms are left secure and tidy after use
Ensure borrowed equipment has been returned
Help develop, advance and expand teaching resources
Promoting the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy
Provide safety and welfare assistance to students
Be vigilant for possible welfare problems of students
Inform your DoS of any absences from classes immediately
Report any issues which may be affecting students’ safety, wellbeing and academic performance
Be aware of relevant fire, health and safety issues in the classroom and around the centre

Requirements:

Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If you’re based outside the UK, also a Criminal Record Check form your country of residence
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
PGCE in English/ Foreign Languages or DELTM plus a TEFL Level 5 certificate (CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent Ofqual recognised standards)
Master’s degrees (MA/MSc etc) in ELT/TESOL or related subjects are also accepted but cannot be considered without a supervised teaching practice component

Nice to have:

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
Ability to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries
Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour and, at all times, to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
Be committed to continuous personal and professional development
Team player
Motivate and inspire teachers sensitively and constructively and, where necessary, challenge colleagues assertively
Self-motivated and passionate about driving up standards in teaching and learning
Be determined, extremely well-organised and hard-working
Ability to work accurately and calmly, and show resilience when under pressure
Be supportive and help teachers with the use of IT
Ability to provide creative ideas to supplement programme curriculum to facilitate learning
Be willing and able to contribute to the wider extracurricular and pastoral life of a summer school

What we offer:

Residential rates include full board and lodging
Paid training and induction
Work as part of a strong team and gain experience
Opportunities for professional development e.g., observations, team teaching
Regular CPD sessions on a range of young learner topics
Returning staff will receive a bonus of GBP 150 after completing their full contract

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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