British Council Recruitment for IELTS Examiners

British Council Recruitment for IELTS Examiners – Apply Here. British Council is now recruiting for IELTS Examiners. Interested persons should kindly check the article below for requirements and how to apply.

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Applications are invited to fill the position below:

Job Title: IELTS Examiner Nigeria

Locations: Abuja, Lagos, Asaba, Warri – Delta, Ado Ekiti, – Ekiti Akure – Ondo, Port Harcourt – Rivers, Kano, Abeokuta – Ogun, Ibadan – Oyo, Calabar – Cross River, Benin – Edo, Osogbo – Osun and Nsukka – Enugu
Pay band: Paid per Candidate examined

Job Description

We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of IELTS Speaking Examiners in various locations across Nigeria.
You will conduct one-to-one interviews with IELTS candidates to assess their spoken English according to to set requirements, and assess written scripts produced by candidates under exam conditions.

The Opportunity

We are keen to build excellence in language assessment in Nigeria through the recruitment of qualified and motivated professionals
Examiners are recruited on a casual basis and are expected to examine at least ten sessions a year at regular intervals
IELTS examinations regularly take place at our locations in Nigeria
Training of successful candidates will be part of the recruitment process.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

An Undergraduate or Master’s Degree or qualification(s) that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an Undergraduate or Master’s degree (3 years of full-time academic study, or a minimum of one year’s full-time academic study in the case of a Master’s Degree).
A TEFL / TESOL qualification from a recognized institution (at minimum Certificate level).

EFL / ESOL-related studies completed as part of an undergraduate/postgraduate award course from a recognized institution (minimum Certificate level equivalent).

A Degree in Education (if supported by an undergraduate degree which includes studies focused on the English language).
All qualifications must be validated by a reputable institution and accredited by a professional certification board. If requested, applicants are required to provide additional information regarding their qualifications (e.g. transcript, course curriculum, evidence of external validation, accreditation by a certification standards board, etc.)
Any expenses related to verifying qualifications are to be paid by the applicant. You will be required to produce the original certificates for all qualifications.

Teaching Experience:

A minimum of three years of full-time TEFL teaching experience (or equivalent part-time) is required. Almost all of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over). Full-time teaching’ is classified as a minimum of 14 hours of face-to-face teaching per week. Freelance and volunteer teaching is not included.
If an applicant’s EFL / ESOL qualification is at Certificate level (or equivalent), one of the three years of full-time teaching experience must be post EFL / ESOL Certificate qualification. If the EFL / ESOL qualification is at a Diploma level or higher, the teaching experience can have been completed before the qualification.

Professional Attributes and Interpersonal Skills

An IELTS Examiner is expected to have the following professional attributes and interpersonal skills:
Completes tasks accurately and in sufficient detail
Acts professionally at all times
Communicates effectively with colleagues and candidates and treats others with respect
Is sensitive to cultural differences.
Observes the need for confidentiality and security
Responds positively to guidance and advice

Eligibility

Existing right to live and work in Nigeria.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline

3rd December 2022; 23:59 South Africa time.

Important Information and Notice

You will be required to complete further information and attach qualifications (Degree & a TEFL / TESOL / EFL / ESOL Certificate) to your IELTS Examiner application. If you do not have the required criteria, you will be disqualified.
Application questions must be completed honestly; if questions are not completed with true valid information, you will be disqualified
Please include your preferred location in your application.
If you have any technical problems, please email: askhr@britishcouncil.org.