Residential EFL teachers

Title: EFL Residential Teacher

Job Type: Residential Full‑Time

Reports to: Director of Studies

Country: United Kingdom

Locations: London Kings London Uxbridge Reading Guildford Worcester Dover Oxford Edinburgh

Dates: July 2nd – July 29th 2026 (possibility of extension in some centres)

Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry‑leading safe educational and cultural programmes to students from around the world. Students, families and agents choose MLA for the quality of our language courses, the trust of our brand and meticulous attention to detail. Our summer centre blends full‑day and half‑day excursions, an activity programme and specialised language, breaking barriers of traditional summer language courses.

MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults  students should feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme. We take all reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and uphold their rights.

• Responsible for 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 includes all meals and accommodation

Essential

• UK passport / right to work in the UK and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If based outside the UK, provide a criminal record check from 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 with proven observed experience considered.
• Level 6 degree or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Access
  
  TEFL 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.

• Ability to develop positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal).
• Self‑motivated and passionate about teaching.
• Ability to organise classes, students and curriculum effectively.
• Ability to use and supplement programme curriculum to facilitate excursion‑based learning.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Polite, cooperative with fellow employees, group leaders, service providers and guests.
• Represent MLA values and model them to colleagues and students.

Residential contracts are based on up to 42 working hours over a 7‑day session with one day off per week. Expected coverage: up to 36 contact teaching hours, 6 hours of meetings, administrative duties and CPD sessions. Occasional extension of working hours may be required.

Teaching

• Prepare lessons with pre‑made plans and adapt to class composition.
• Liaise with co‑teachers.
• Teach EFL lessons at levels indicated by the Director of Studies.
• Inspire and motivate students to improve learning skills.
• Differentiate learning and scaffold for mixed‑ability classes.
• Provide varied teaching activities appropriate to student needs.
• Support use of the TASKtime book to achieve learning goals.
• Cover or assist teaching when necessary.
• Assist with speaking level testing if required.
• Co‑ordinate with the DoS/ADoS to implement the British Experience and integrate extra‑curricular activities.
• Leave classrooms secure, tidy and return equipment.
• Participate and contribute to weekly CPD sessions.

Administrative

• Complete attendance registers promptly and inform the DoS of any absences.
• Mark and record progress as instructed.
• Maintain up‑to‑date teaching records (lesson plans, work covered).
• Prepare professional student reports free of typos within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with the DoS for accurate student data.
• Assist and…