Communication jobs in United Kingdom

Title: EFL Non-Residential Teacher

Job Type: Non-Residential, Full-Time

Reports to: Director of Studies

Country: United Kingdom

Locations: London King’s, London Uxbridge, Reading, Guildford, Worcester, Dover, Oxford, Edinburgh

Dates: July 2nd to 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. Our summer centre combines full and half day excursions, an amazing activity programme and a specialised language path, breaking the barriers of the traditional summer language course.

MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff undergo a safer recruitment process, and we follow the Safeguarding Policy, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Prevent Policy.

• 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)
• No meals or accommodation (non‑residential)

Teaching

• Prepare and adapt lessons using pre‑made lesson plans
• Liaise with co‑teachers
• Teach EFL lessons across mixed ability classes
• Inspire and motivate students
• Differentiate learning and scaffold progress
• Provide varied teaching activities
• Support TASKtime book objectives
• Cover for colleagues when necessary
• Assist with speaking level testing
• Co‑ordinate extra‑curricular activities and British Experience integration
• Maintain tidy classroom and secure equipment
• Participate in weekly CPD sessions

Administrative

• Complete attendance registers promptly
• Record progress marks accurately
• Maintain lesson plans and work records
• Prepare professional student reports
• Assist student feedback completion

Training & CPD

• Complete onboarding training courses and certificates
• Attend induction and active participation in discussion
• Read and understand MLA policies
• Adhere to handbook guidelines
• Set personal developmental goals
• Attend and assist CPD sessions
• Seek and provide professional development guidance

• Valid UK passport and right to work in the UK; DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland)
• At least 2 references proving suitability to work with students under 18
• CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL qualification, or a PGCE/QTS award related to YL/ESOL/English/Languages (ofqual recognised standards)
• Other TEFL Level 5 certificates or TEFL certificates + proven observed experience considered
• A Level 6 degree or equivalent qualifications/experience
• AccessTEFL in progress (portfolio)
• Experience of teaching EFL classes (including teaching practice)

• 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 and maintain professional boundaries
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)
• Self‑motivated and passionate about teaching
• Organisation of classes, students, and curriculum
• Supplement programme curriculum for excursion‑based learning
• Work under pressure
• Polite, cooperative with colleagues and service providers
• Represent MLA values and model them to colleagues and students

Minimum 10 up to 36 working hours over a 7‑day session, including at least one full day off per week. Cover up to 36 contact teaching hours and up to 6 hours of meetings, administrative duties and CPD sessions.

• Hourly rate GBP 15 to 16 plus 15% to 17% for administrative duties
• Non‑Residential staff can earn up to GBP 673 per week (plus 12.07% holiday pay)
• Paid training and induction
• Opportunities for professional development (observations, team teaching)
• Regular CPD sessions on a range of young learner topics
• Returning teachers receive a bonus of GBP 150 after completing full 4‑week contract

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.