IELTS Speaking Examiners

• 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.

• 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.

• 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