The British Council is looking for English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals for the post of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Examiners.

Details

Location Kyiv, Ukraine
Closing date Sunday 12 September 2021

Role overview

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated and qualified ELT professionals to join our team of IELTS examiners. This also presents an opportunity to work in the world’s biggest and most dynamic English language assessment environment. Being a part of the British Council’s global network, you will have a solid platform to build a career in the area of language assessment.

The basic requirements for this position are:

  • 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.

How to apply

Please make sure you meet the Minimum Professional Requirements (MPRs) and the Guide for Applicants before completing the Application form. 

Please download the documents listed below, fill in Appendix 3: Examiner Application Form according to instructions, and ask your referee to fill in Appendix 5: Reference Request. 

  • Appendix 1 - Guide for Applicants to IELTS Examiner
  • Appendix 3 - Application Form
  • Appendix 4 - IELTS Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements
  • Appendix 5 - Letters to Referee

Completed application form and supporting documents should be sent to alyona.tatarnikova@britishcouncil.org.ua indicating EXAMINER as the subject reference. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and assessment of written and spoken proficiency in English.