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The Opportunity

• We are keen to build excellence in language assessment in Nigeria 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 in Nigeria 
• Training of successful candidates will be part of the recruitment process 

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Essential Requirements: 

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or Master’s degree or qualification(s) that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate or Master’s degree (3 years’ full-time academic study, or a minimum of one year’s full-time academic study in the case of a Master’s degree).

AND

• A TEFL / TESOL qualification from a recognised institution (at minimum Certificate level).

Or

• EFL / ESOL-related studies completed as part of an undergraduate / post graduate award course from a recognised institution (minimum Certificate level equivalent).

Or

• A degree in Education (if supported by an undergraduate degree which includes studies focused on English language).
• 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.)
• Any expenses related to verifying qualifications are to be paid by the applicant. You will be required to produce the original certificates for all qualifications.

Teaching Experience

• A minimum of three years’ full-time TEFL teaching experience (or equivalent part time) is required. Almost all of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over). Full-time teaching’ is classified as a minimum of 14 hours of face-to-face teaching per week. Freelance and volunteer teaching is not included.
• If an applicant’s EFL / ESOL qualification is at Certificate level (or equivalent), one of the three years of full-time teaching experience must be post EFL / ESOL Certificate qualification. If the EFL / ESOL qualification is at Diploma level or higher, the teaching experience can have been completed before the qualification.

Professional Attributes and Interpersonal Skills

An IELTS 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
• Always acts professionally
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and candidates and treats others with respect
• Is sensitive to cultural differences.

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About Exams Invigilators Nigeria 

• We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met. The post holder will be part of Nigeria Exams team.
• The post holder will be part of a wider pool of test day personnel, contracted to support the delivery of a variety of tests on behalf of the British Council across various locations in the country.
• The post holder will be required to work very closely with a team of other test day personnel and test day service providers.

Main accountabilities: 

• Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Trading Services (Nigeria) Limited Exams Operations staff in a timely manner.
• Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
• Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
• Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Trading Services (Nigeria) Limited Examinations Services Centre.
• Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
• Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.

Essential Requirements: 

• English language level of B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (e.g. Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5)
• Customer Service: Experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality

Desirable Requirements: 

• Previous invigilator experience 
• Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 
• Diploma or equivalent qualification