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EFL Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) Job Description. 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.
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)
Cover for any absent teachers, as well as support, lead and manage the academic life of the centre with the DoS
Assisting the DoS
Staff Management
Training & CPD
Administrative
Liaising
Equipment and Facilities
Safeguarding & Welfare
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 employment includes all meals and accommodation
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