UK 2026 2 weeks Residential EFL teachers Reading

Overview

EFL Residential Teacher - Job Type: Residential, Full-Time. Reports to: Director of Studies. Country: United Kingdom. Location: Reading. Dates: July 1 to July 14, 2026.

Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world. The MLA programme blends full-day and half-day excursions with an active activity programme and language-focused learning to enhance the traditional summer language course.

Safeguarding

MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. All students should feel safe within our seasonal programme. The primary concern at all times is the safety of each student and the organisation takes steps to protect them from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights. Staff working with young learners complete our safer recruitment process including interviews, references and background checks, in line with country regulations, to ensure suitability for work with young people and to evidence qualifications and experience as part of the process and according to our Safeguarding Policy, Prevent Policy and Preventing Sexual Harassment policy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the 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.
• Deliver high-quality and communicative EFL Task Based lessons as part of a teaching team, promoting the welfare of students and complying with MLA safeguarding policies. Plan and deliver lessons that engage students and increase use of English in lessons. Teaching hours are variable and organized by a centre rota; excursions or pastoral care outside teaching hours are not routinely required, though support outside teaching hours may be requested occasionally.
• Cooperate with colleagues to implement activities and integrate extra-curricular elements into EFL teaching.
• Leave classrooms secure and tidy after use and return any borrowed equipment. Participate in weekly CPD sessions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If based outside the UK, a criminal record check from your country of residence may be required.
• 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 teaching experience.
• A Level 6 degree or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• AccessTEFL 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.
• Experience teaching teenagers and EFL Summer School in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS/PVG registered on the Update Service.
• First Aid qualification.

Person Specification

• 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 organize classes, students, and curriculum efficiently.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to support excursion-based learning.
• Ability to work under pressure and be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with colleagues, group leaders, service providers and guests.
• Represent MLA values and model those values to colleagues and students.

Schedule

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. Support outside working hours may be requested occasionally.

Key Position Accountabilities

• Teaching: Prepare lessons with the aid of pre-made lesson plans and adapt them to class needs; liaise with co-teachers; teach EFL lessons at levels indicated by the Director of Studies.
• Inspire and motivate students; differentiate instruction for mixed abilities; provide varied activities; support with speaking level testing if required.
• Coordinate with the DoS/ADoS to implement the British Experience in lessons and integrate extra-curricular activities into EFL teaching; keep classrooms secure and tidy; participate in weekly CPD sessions.
• Administrative: Maintain attendance registers, mark and record progress, keep up-to-date teaching records, prepare professional reports, liaise with the DoS on student data, and support student feedback processes.
• Training & CPD: Complete onboarding training, attend in-centre induction, understand MLA policies, set personal development goals, participate in CPD sessions, and be open to feedback and professional development.

Equipment & Facilities

Take responsibility for maintaining teaching resources and keeping premises neat. Report any damage to classrooms promptly.

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Provide safety and welfare assistance to students and be vigilant for welfare concerns.
• Inform the DoS of any absences from classes and report issues affecting safety, wellbeing or academic performance.
• Be aware of relevant health and safety issues and comply with MLA health and safety procedures; promote welfare in line with MLA Safeguarding Policy.

Compensation

Residential Teachers GBP 540 weekly. Holiday Pay 12.07% added to rates, including holiday pay up to GBP 605 weekly.

• Residential rates include full board and lodging.
• Paid training and induction.
• Work as part of a strong team with opportunities for professional development (e.g., observations, team teaching).
• Regular CPD sessions on young learner topics.

Returning teachers receive GBP 150 bonus after completing full contract.

Note: you may be required to move to another centre where extra staff are required. If this occurs, we will cover travel expenses incurred.

MLA Reputation, Code of Conduct & Equality

• MLA Staff Code of Conduct; actively support MLA in delivering top quality programmes.
• Provide courses that help students realise their potential and achieve targets.
• Comply with external guidelines from organisations such as the British Council in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain professional appearance and punctuality; develop rapport with students and leaders; minimize absences.
• Follow the code of conduct as detailed in the Handbook.

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, race, disability, sexual orientation or any other non-job-related criteria.