Assistant Director of Studies
7 months ago
Residential Assistant Director of Studies positions available for summer school in the UK and Ireland.
If you enjoy leading, motivating and supporting teachers in a dynamic learning environment teaching young learners and teens from around the world, then why not join our thriving academic team
Contracts available for Easter; April 2nd to 19th; and Summer from mid to late June through to mid-August for 4 weeks with the possibility of an extension
**Locations**: Central London, London Uxbridge, London Richmond, London Guildford, Reading, Dover, and Dublin.
At MLA we have been running successful language courses for Italian students in the UK, Ireland and USA since 1976. Students, families, and agents from around the world have chosen MLA for the quality of our language courses, for the established trust in our brand, and for the meticulous attention to detail in our packages.
As an ADoS you will be responsible for the high-quality and smooth running of the academic programme to ensure the overall success of the course. You will help the Director of Studies lead and manage a diverse team of teachers, provide training and professional development opportunities.
ADoS is a residential position. Staff work a 6-day week with one 24-hour period off per week. You will not be required to do any pastoral care outside your general ADoS duties. However, you are encouraged to communicate with your centre manager and group leaders to contribute to the overall success of the programme. Summer programmes are challenging, and you might be requested to assist outside your working hours.
MLA is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect our staff to share this commitment. To this end, all references will be followed up, gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and appropriate criminal checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
**Person Specification**: Assistant Director of Studies
**Essential**:
First degree
Cambridge DELTA, Trinity LTCL Diploma TESOL or MA in Linguistics/TESOL (incl. 5 hours supervised teaching practice) OR you are currently doing any of these
EFL teaching experience with young learners/teens
Ability to motivate and encourage teachers
Excellent administrative / ICT skills
**UK CENTRES**: Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK
**IRELAND CENTRES**: Must have EU passport/right to work in the EU/Ireland
**Desirable**:
Previous experience with Summer Schools
Leading and management experience (experience in management and leading a team)
Experience in teaching monolingual face-to-face groups
**Personal Attributes**:
Passionate about teaching and learning
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Committed to delivering a high-quality academic programme
**Team player**: open to receiving feedback and developing new skills
Committed to safeguarding children and to ensuring their safety and welfare is priority
Salary and Benefits
UK ADoS from GBP 510 to GBP 535 per week, plus 12.07% holiday (GBP 572 to GBP 597)
IRELAND ADoS from EURO 510 to EURO 535 per week
Returning managers will receive a bonus of 150 GBP/EURO upon contract completion.
Free board and lodgings
Paid face-to-face training and induction
Work as part of a dedicated team and gain experience
Opportunities for professional development e.g., observations, team teaching where you will deliver regular CPD sessions on a range of young learner topics e.g., task-based learning, error correction, pronunciation
Task-Based syllabus
MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT
- To actively support MLA in its mission to provide quality learning
- To provide courses that will challenge the students (realise their potential) and work together to reach their academic targets and support them
- To comply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organisations such as British Council in a timely and accurate manner
- To be dressed in a presentable professional way and always start on time and if this is not possible to inform your manager as early as possible
MLA EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
MLA Move Language Ahead is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job related criteria.
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