UK 2025 Assistant Director of Studies

Move Language Ahead; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in educational holidays seeks an EFL Assistant Director of Studies to oversee the academic programme. This role involves supporting teachers, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring a high-quality educational experience for students. With opportunities for residential employment and a commitment to safeguarding, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and youth development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing enriching experiences for students from around the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of English language education.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Completion bonus for returners

Qualifications

• Must have UK passport/right to work and valid DBS or PVG.
• EFL experience teaching teenagers required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planning and delivery of the academic programme.
• Support teachers in their professional development.
• Assist DoS with admin tasks and smooth running of the programme.

Skills

EFL teaching experience

IT proficiency

Teacher management

Teacher training

Education

DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL / MA TESOL

PGCE/PGCE PCET

Master’s degrees in ELT/TESOL

Job description

EFL Assistant Director of Studies Job Description

Country: United Kingdom
Location: London King’s, London Dulwich, London Uxbridge, London Richmond, Reading, Guildford, Worcester, Dover, Northampton, Edinburgh
DATES: Possibility of extension in some centres (starting in June and/or finishing mid-August)
4 weeks: July 2nd to July 31st 2025
Dover and Dulwich: July 8th to August 3rd 2025

MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe, educational, and cultural holidays to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our short-term English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programmes.

MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• 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)
• Residential employment available from late June – mid-August

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland).
• 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
• Master’s degrees (MA/MSc etc) in ELT/TESOL or related subjects are also accepted.

Desirable

• 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

COMPENSATION
From GBP 510 to GBP 535 per week, plus 12.07% holiday (GBP 572 to GBP 600 per week)
Returners will receive GBP 150 after full completion of their contract.

MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT
Actively support MLA in its mission to provide top quality programmes and comply with management requests.

MLA EQUALITY STATEMENT
MLA Move Language Ahead is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.