Life Skills Examiner - Nigeria at the British Council (Abuja & Lagos)

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.

We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Life Skills Examiner - Nigeria

Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Pay band: Hourly rate
Post Duration:  Two Years Renewable Contract

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.

Eligibility:

• Existing right to live and work in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2024 at 23:59 South Africa Time.