IELTS Speaking Examiner- Kuwait

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people. Contract type: One year freelance hourly-paid contract Location: Kuwait Pay Band: Hourly Paid

Role Purpose

To carry out assessments for the IELTS Speaking module, maintaining the standards required by the IELTS Professional Support Network (PSN) and the British Council.

Main Accountabilities

The post holder will be responsible for delivery of IELTS oral interviews and will work closely with the examiner support teams.

Main Examiner Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintaining the reputation and integrity of IELTS and the British Council at all times.
• Ensuring all duties are delivered in line with the British Council’s policy on 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.

Qualifications and Experience

What we’re looking for is someone with:

• 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.

Note: All qualifications must be validated by a reputable institution and accredited by a professional certification board. If requested, applicants are required to provide additional information regarding their qualifications (e.g. transcript, course curriculum, evidence of external validation, accreditation by a certification standards board, etc.). British Council values and behaviours British council values and behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they say what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision making, as well as guiding how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed in the selection process. Our values are: Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold. Further information:

• This role is open to candidates who have the right to work in Kuwait.
• DBS checks or local equivalent required dates who have the right to work in Kuwait.
• You may be required to work weekends (Friday and/or Saturday), public holidays, extended hours in the early morning or late evening, as this is when many examinations take place.
• You must have the flexibility to work beyond the prior agreed work schedule.
• You will be paid as per the terms and conditions of your contract.
• Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.
• It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
• Closing Date: 03 March 2025

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted. #J-18808-Ljbffr