IELTS Examiners- South Africa at British Council

IELTS Examiner

Pay band: Hourly rate

Post Duration:  Two Years Renewable Contract

Eligibility: Existing right to live and work in South Africa 

Location: Johannesburg and Pretoria

Deadline for application: 1 December 2022 (23:59 South Africa Time)

About IELTS Examiner

We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of IELTS Examiners.

The Opportunity

• We are keen to build excellence in language assessment 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 across SSA
• Training of successful candidates will be after shortlisting.

About you:

• 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.

Professional Attributes and Interpersonal Skills

An Examiner is expected to have the following professional attributes and interpersonal skills:

• Completes tasks accurately and in sufficient detail
• Observes the need for confidentiality and security
• Responds positively to guidance and advice
• Acts professionally at all times
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and candidates and treats others with respect
• Is sensitive to cultural differences.

Further details:
If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role, then we would really like to hear from you. Please apply by 1 December 2022 at 23:59 South Africa Time.

NOTE: Examiners are required to adhere to a Code of Practice and Confidentiality Undertaking and follow all directives from the Centre Administrator and Examiner Trainer. Information will be provided to applicants once recruitment and training have been successfully completed.

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