Ireland 2025 Residential Efl Teachers

Ireland EFL Residential Teacher Job Description Title: EFL Teacher (Residential)
Country: Ireland
Job Type: Residential, Full-Time
Location: Dublin, Galway Dates: Possibility of extension in some centres 4-weeks July 2nd to July 31st 2025
2 weeks only in some centres

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.
Along with our proprietary task-based EFL curriculum, we also provide our students with great excursions featuring some of the most popular historical and tourist destinations across the globe.

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.
The primary concern at all times is the interests and safety of each student and the organisation takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.
MLA staff working with young learners will all go through our safer recruitment process including online or face-to- face interviews, record checks of references and background checks, in line with the country's regulations, to ensure they are able to work with young people, provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process and according to our Safeguarding Policy and Prevent Policy.

POSITION OVERVIEW Responsible for the planning and delivery of the academic program of EFL studentsRepresent MLA valuesReports to Director of Studies/Assistant Director of Studies6 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.
Lessons involve engaging students through a variety of activities to help them develop their skills and provide an environment that increases the use of the English language in lessons.
Working hours are variable and will be organised according to a rota in the centre.
You will not be required to go on excursions, activities or any pastoral care outside your teaching and admin hours on teaching days.
However, MLA programmes are hard work and you might exceptionally be requested to assist outside your working hours.
REQUIREMENTS 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.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 consideredA Level 6 degree or equivalent qualifications/experienceExperience of Teaching EFL Classes (including teaching practice)Desirable DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL / MA TESOL completed or in progressMaster's Degree in ELT/TESOL (or related subjects)EFL experience teaching teenagersEFL Summer School Teaching experience in Ireland or the UKFirst Aid QualificationPerson Specification Ability to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundariesExcellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)Self-motivated and passionate about teachingAbility to maintain organisation of classes, students, and curriculumAbility to use and supplement programme curriculum to facilitate excursion-based learningAbility to work under pressureAbility to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, Group Leaders, service providers and guestsRepresent MLA values and model those values to colleagues and studentsSCHEDULE Residential contracts are based on up to 42 working hours over a 7-day session with one day off per week.
You will be expected to cover up to 36 contact teaching hours and up to 6 hours of meetings, administrative duties, and CPD sessions.
However, MLA programmes are hard work and you might exceptionally be requested to assist outside your working hours.
KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES Teaching Prepare your lessons with the aid of pre-made lesson plans and adapt them to your class compositionLiaise with your co-teacher(s)Teach EFL lessons at a range of levels indicated by the DoSInspire and motivate students to improve their learning skillsDifferentiate student learning and scaffold learning to cater for mixed ability classesProvide a variety of teaching activities appropriate to student learning needsSupport the work in the TASKtime book provided to help students achieve intended goalsBe prepared to cover teach when necessaryAssist with speaking level testing if requiredCo-ordinate with the DoS/ADoS to implement the "British Experience" into lessons if required, and integrate extra-curricular activities into EFL teachingLeave classrooms secure and tidy after use and return any borrowed equipmentParticipate and contribute to weekly CPD sessionsAdministrative Complete attendance registers promptly and inform the DoS of any absent students.Mark and record progress marks as instructed in the induction and demonstrated in the teacher's handbookMaintain complete up-to-date records related to your teaching in appropriate detail e.g.
lesson plans and work coveredPrepare professional student reports free of typos and within agreed deadlinesLiaise with your DoS to ensure the accuracy of student dataAssist and support the completion of student feedbackTraining & CPD Complete all training courses and certificates during the MLA onboarding process prior to the commencement of your contractAttend an in-centre induction and take an active part in discussion and feedbackRead and understand MLA policies sent during the recruitment processAdhere to the guidelines set out in your HandbookSet your own developmental goals for you to work on during your time with MLAAttend, assist and take an active part in CPD sessionsBe open to feedback: all staff are observed in the first week of employment & have appraisals alongside goal setting tasksRequest guidance on and actively seek professional development to improve your teaching skillsExperienced teachers should be open to provide guidance and actively help peers seeking professional developmentEquipment & Facilities Take responsibility for maintaining teaching resources and premises are kept neatlyReport any damage to any classroom as soon as it is noticedSafeguarding & Welfare Provide safety and welfare assistance to students.Be vigilant for possible welfare problems of studentsInform your DoS of any absences from your class immediatelyReport any issues which may be affecting students' safety, wellbeing and academic performanceBe aware of relevant fire, health and safety issues in the classroom and around the centreComply with all health and safety procedures at MLAPromoting the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the MLA Safeguarding PolicyCOMPENSATION
Residential from EUR 475 net weekly
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.Regular CPD sessions on a range of young learner topics*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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