UK 2025 EDINBURGH Non-Residential EFL teachers

Move Language Ahead; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in language education is seeking passionate EFL teachers for a dynamic summer program. This role involves planning and delivering engaging English lessons to students aged under 18 in a vibrant teaching environment. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive teaching team, this position is perfect for those looking to inspire young learners while gaining valuable experience. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and excellence, and play a key role in shaping the educational journeys of students from around the world.

Qualifications

• Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK.
• CELTA or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality EFL lessons.
• Work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.

Skills

Teaching EFL Classes

Classroom Management

Task-Based Learning

Communication Skills

Education

CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL

A Level 6 degree or equivalent

DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL

Job description

EFL Non-Residential Teacher Job Description

Country: United Kingdom
Location: London King’s, London Dulwich, London Uxbridge, Reading, Guildford, Worcester, Dover, Northampton, Edinburgh.

DATES: Possibility of extension in some centres (starting in June and/or finishing mid-August)
4 weeks July 2^nd to July 31^st 2025
2 weeks only in some centres
Dover and Dulwich: July 8^th to August 3^rd 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• 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
• 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday)
• Residential employment available from late June – mid-August (Check dates above)

Teachers will deliver high-quality and communicative EFL Task Based lessons as part of a teaching team. Working hours are variable and will be organised according to a rota in the centre.

REQUIREMENTS
Essential

• 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 from 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)

Desirable

• 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

SCHEDULE
Non-Residential contracts are based on a minimum of 10 up to 36 working hours over a 7-day session including at least one full day off per week.

COMPENSATION
Non-Residential staff can earn up to GBP 673 per week (plus 12.07% holiday pay).

MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT

• Actively support MLA in its mission to provide top quality programmes
• Comply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organisations such as British Council in a timely and accurate manner
• Be dressed in a presentable professional way
• Start on time, if this is not possible you must inform your manager as early as possible

MLA EQUALITY STATEMENT

MLA Move Language Ahead is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, being pregnant or on maternity leave, race, disability, sexual orientation or expression, religion, beliefs, or any other non-job-related criteria.