IELTS Speaking Examiners

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom British Council Full time

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

IELTS Speaking Examiner

Pay band: Hourly rate

Eligibility: Existing right to live and work in Cameroon

Location: Yaounde Douala- Cameroon

About IELTS Speaking Examiner

To carry out assessments for the IELTS Speaking module while maintaining the standards required by the IELTS Professional Support Network (PSN) and the British Council. The IELTS Speaking Examiner will be responsible for the delivery of IELTS oral interviews and will work closely with the examiner support teams.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

  • Conducting IELTS Speaking tests.
  • Marking IELTS Speaking tests.
  • Ensuring certification is up to date and attending Examiner training, standardisation and certification sessions as required
  • Conducting other IELTS and British Council exams as required, depending on certification.
  • Adhering to the IELTS Professional Support Network and British Council policies.
  • Participating in Examiner meetings and other relevant meetings as required.
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and to ensure that policy is taken into account when planning and delivering activities.
  • Managing information created and received in compliance with the British Council's information management standards, policies, the UK data protection principles and local legislation.
  • Participating in required British Council training and applying relevant principles in carrying out duties, including Child Protection and Health and Safety.
  • Examiners need to be organised, prepared, and professional, and dress in line with local expectations of an examiner.
  • Keeping abreast of developments in IELTS


Essential Requirements and Experience:

  • An undergraduate or Master's degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate or Master's degree*.
  • A recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL) or recognised equivalent as part of a recognised university award course.
  • At least 3 years' full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (minimum one-year post-certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over)**.
  • The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills for the role.

Note*: 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.).

Note**: "Full-time teaching" is classified as a minimum of 14 hours of in-person teaching per week. Freelance and volunteer teaching are not included.

Critical Information:

Please apply by 31 December 2024 @ 23:59 South Africa time

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Equality Statement

The British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.

The British Council has Disability Confident Employer Status. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific requirements or adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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