EFL Non-Residential Teacher Job at Move Language Ahead (Galway)

EFL Non-Residential Teacher

Move Language Ahead

Location:
Ireland , Galway ▼
Dublin

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

23.12 EUR / Hour

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Job Description:

EFL Non-Residential Teacher Job Description. Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world. Students, families, and agents from around the world have chosen MLA for the quality of our language courses, for the established trust of our brand, and for the meticulous attention to detail in our packages. 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. All students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme. The primary concern at all times is the interests and safety of each student and the organisation takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for the planning and delivery of the academic program of EFL students
Represent MLA values
Reports to Director of Studies/Assistant Director of Studies
Prepare your lessons with the aid of pre-made lesson plans and adapt them to your class composition
Liaise with your co-teacher(s)
Teach EFL lessons at a range of levels indicated by the DoS
Inspire and motivate students to improve their learning skills
Differentiate student learning and scaffold learning to cater for mixed ability classes
Provide a variety of teaching activities appropriate to student learning needs
Support the work in the TASKtime book provided to help students achieve intended goals
Be prepared to cover teach when necessary
Assist with speaking level testing if required
Co-ordinate with the DoS/ADoS to implement the “British Experience" into lessons if required, and integrate extra-curricular activities into EFL teaching
Leave classrooms secure and tidy after use and return any borrowed equipment
Participate and contribute to weekly CPD sessions
Complete attendance registers promptly and inform the DoS of any absent students.
Mark and record progress marks as instructed in the induction and demonstrated in the teacher’s handbook
Maintain complete up-to-date records related to your teaching in appropriate detail e.g. lesson plans and work covered
Prepare professional student reports free of typos and within agreed deadlines
Liaise with your DoS to ensure the accuracy of student data
Assist and support the completion of student feedback
Complete all training courses and certificates during the MLA onboarding process prior to the commencement of your contract
Attend an in-centre induction and take an active part in discussion and feedback
Read and understand MLA policies sent during the recruitment process
Adhere to the guidelines set out in your Handbook
Set your own developmental goals for you to work on during your time with MLA
Attend, assist and take an active part in CPD sessions
Be open to feedback: all staff are observed in the first week of employment & have appraisals alongside goal setting tasks
Request guidance on and actively seek professional development to improve your teaching skills
Experienced teachers should be open to provide guidance and actively help peers seeking professional development
Take responsibility for maintaining teaching resources and premises are kept neatly
Report any damage to any classroom as soon as it is noticed
Provide safety and welfare assistance to students.
Be vigilant for possible welfare problems of students
Inform your DoS of any absences from your class 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
Comply with all health and safety procedures at MLA
Promoting the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy

Requirements:

Must have Right to work in Ireland, and a valid Garda Vetting certificate. 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.
CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL qualification, or a PGCE/QTS award related to YL/ESOL/English/Languages (or equivalent Ofqual recognised standards)
Other TEFL Level 5 certificates or TEFL certificates + proven observed experience considered
A Level 6 degree or equivalent qualifications/experience
AccessTEFL in progress (portfolio)
Experience of Teaching EFL Classes (including teaching practice)

Nice to have:

DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL / MA TESOL completed or in progress
Master’s Degree in ELT/TESOL (or related subjects)
EFL experience teaching teenagers
EFL Summer School Teaching experience in the UK
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
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
Self-motivated and passionate about teaching
Ability to maintain organisation of classes, students, and curriculum
Ability to use and supplement programme curriculum to facilitate excursion-based learning
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, Group Leaders, service providers and guests
Represent MLA values and model those values to colleagues and students

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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