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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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