Ireland Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) Job Description
Title: Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS)
Job Type: Residential, Full-Time
Reports to: Director of Studies
Responsible for: Teachers and Students
Country: Ireland
Location: Dublin, Galway
DATES: Possibility of extension in some centres 2025
4-weeks July 2nd to July 31st 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 an EU passport/right to work in Ireland, and a valid Criminal Record Check from 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
* 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
Desirable
* EFL Summer School Teaching/Managerial experience in Ireland or the UK
* Teacher Management experience
* Teacher Training experience
* First Aid Qualification
Person Specification
* 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
* Self-motivated and passionate about driving up standards in teaching and learning
SCHEDULE
Residential ADoS contracts a 6-day week with one 24-hour period off per week are based on up to 42 working hours over a 7-day session with one day off per week. You will not be required to go on excursions, join activities or any pastoral care outside your duties.
KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assisting the DoS
Support the Director of Studies in managing the academic life of the school.
Promote and develop the academic curriculum and academic life of the school.
Develop and implement MLA’s educational philosophy and foster a culture of best practice.
COMPENSATION
From EUR 510net per week.
Residential rates include full board and lodging.
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 (including ethnic or national origin, nationality and colour), disability, sexual orientation or expression, religion, beliefs, or any other non-job-related criteria.
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