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.
POSITION OVERVIEW Responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of the academic programmeSupport teachers in their professional developmentAssist the DoS in ensuring the smooth running of the academic programmeAssist the DoS with all admin tasksRepresent MLA valuesReport to Director of Studies6 days per week (Monday to Saturday)Residential employment available from late June – mid-AugustREQUIREMENTS Essential Must have an EU passport/right to work in Ireland, and a valid Criminal Record Check from your country of residenceProven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references.EFL experience teaching teenagersBe proficient in the use of ITDELTA / 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/TESOLPGCE in English/Foreign Languages or DELTM plus a TEFL Level 5 certificate (CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent Ofqual recognised standards)Master's degrees (MA/MSc etc) in ELT/TESOL or related subjects are also accepted but cannot be considered without a supervised teaching practice componentDesirable EFL Summer School Teaching/Managerial experience in Ireland or the UKTeacher Management experienceTeacher Training experienceFirst Aid QualificationPerson Specification Ability to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundariesDisplay absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour and, at all times, to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of childrenExcellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)Be committed to continuous personal and professional development.Team playerMotivate and inspire teachers sensitively and constructively and, where necessary, challenge colleagues assertively.Self-motivated and passionate about driving up standards in teaching and learningBe determined, extremely well-organised and hard-workingAbility to work accurately and calmly, and show resilience when under pressure.Be supportive and help teachers with the use of ITAbility to provide creative ideas to supplement programme curriculum to facilitate learningBe willing and able to contribute to the wider extracurricular and pastoral life of a summer school.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.
However, MLA programmes are hard work, and you might be requested to assist outside your working hours to ensure the smooth running of the centre.
COMPENSATION From EUR 510 net per week.
Residential rates include full board and lodgingPaid training and induction.Work as part of a strong team and gain experienceOpportunities for professional development e.g., observations, team teaching*Returning teachers will receive a bonus of EUR 150 after completing their full contract.
*Please note that due to the logistics of the employment, you may be required to move to another centre where extra staff are required.
Only in this case will we cover all the travel expenses that may be incurred.
MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT Actively support MLA in its mission to provide top quality programmesProvide courses that will support and enable the students to realise their potential and achieve their academic targetsComply with management requests to follow the guidelines of external organisations such as British Council in a timely and accurate mannerBe dressed in a presentable professional wayStart on time, if this is not possible you must inform your manager as early as possibleDevelop a good rapport with the students and Group Leaders and avoid absences as much as possibleFollow the code of conduct specifically detailed in your Handbook.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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