The British Council in Nigeria is looking recruit
suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join their team of
IELTS Examiners. This recruitment position is for qualified and experienced
individuals who wish to embark on a career with British Council in Nigeria as
IELTS Examiners.
The British Council is a British organization specializing in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is
registered as a charity both in England and Wales and Scotland.
Working for the British Council
offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in a
modern, rapidly changing organization with worldwide influence and impact. Jobs
with the British Council offer scope for versatility, initiative and creativity
in a stimulating and supportive environment.
Purpose of job
Examiners conduct one to one interviews with IELTS candidates to assess their spoken English according to set requirements. Examiners also assess written scripts produced by candidates under exam conditions. Examiners are recruited on a casual basis and are expected to examine at least ten sessions a year at regular intervals. Remuneration is paid per interview/script. Weekend working is usually required. IELTS examinations regularly take place in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Therefore, we are looking for examiners who live in, or within relatively easy reach of these cities. We may occasionally run examinations in other cities in Nigeria.
Examiners conduct one to one interviews with IELTS candidates to assess their spoken English according to set requirements. Examiners also assess written scripts produced by candidates under exam conditions. Examiners are recruited on a casual basis and are expected to examine at least ten sessions a year at regular intervals. Remuneration is paid per interview/script. Weekend working is usually required. IELTS examinations regularly take place in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Therefore, we are looking for examiners who live in, or within relatively easy reach of these cities. We may occasionally run examinations in other cities in Nigeria.
Requirements
An undergraduate degree or a qualification which can be
demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
A recognised qualification in Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) / Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(TEFL) / or recognised equivalent as part of a recognised university award
course.**
At least 3 years full time (14 hours per week minimum or
the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL/TEFL 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. Please see our recruitment pack for more details.
Method of Application
Read through the IELTS Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements & IELTS Guide for Examiner Applicants documents. Download and complete the application and the reference request form. Closing date for applications: Ongoing. Completed applications should be sent via email to exams.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org
For more information about IELTS visit www.IELTS.org
Read through the IELTS Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements & IELTS Guide for Examiner Applicants documents. Download and complete the application and the reference request form. Closing date for applications: Ongoing. Completed applications should be sent via email to exams.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org
For more information about IELTS visit www.IELTS.org
**e.g. UK qualifications: CELTA; DELTA; Cert. TESOL; Dip.
TESOL; PGCE; B Ed.; M Ed; MA Applied Linguistics. Assessed teaching practice
and ESOL/EFL studies at cert. level must be part of the course
