English Language Assessment Consultant (IELTS Speaking Examiner), British Council Nepal

Role Purpose

To conduct interviews and carry out assessments for the IELTS Speaking module, maintaining the standards required by the IELTS Professional Support Network (PSN) and the British Council. This role may require some video call testing and delivery of IELTS preparation webinars.

Role context

The British Council delivers IELTS tests to test takers in 6 cities across Nepal. Our exams work is managed in Nepal through our subsidiary, British Council Services Nepal Private Limited. 

IELTS examiners in Nepal are based in Kathmandu, where all the speaking tests (either face-to-face or by video call) take place. 

Examiners deliver IELTS Speaking tests to candidates mainly from around Nepal and occasionally from overseas. An Examiner’s principal duties are to deliver speaking tests and take on second marking tasks. A high standard of professionalism and reliability is required.

Main Accountabilities

Service delivery

• Post holders are responsible for the delivery of IELTS Speaking Test interviews. They work closely with the exam support teams.

Examining Responsibilities:

• Conducting IELTS Speaking interviews.
• Marking IELTS Speaking tests.
• Conducting other IELTS and British Council exams as required.
• Second marking for the Speaking module.
• Adhering to the IELTS Professional Support Network and British Council policies.
• Participating in Examiner meetings and training as required. 
• Maintaining the reputation and integrity of IELTS and the British Council at all times.
• Professional Academic support for the Nepal Exams Teams where necessary.
• Ensuring all duties are delivered in line with the British Council’s policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and ensuring 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 Safeguarding Health and Safety.

Salary

The IELTS examiner package in Nepal is based on a ‘core + top-up’ model. There are two components to the package: a core number of days’ work in exchange for a basic salary and a ‘top-up’ component that allows for flexibility in terms of schedule and the opportunity to increase earnings further. The top-up component is paid on a piece-rate basis, allowing examiners to have more control over their time and income. Across most months in the year, top-up earnings represent the bulk of examiner income. Core days are scheduled in advance and are based on operational requirements. Examiners are then able to make themselves available for top-up work on other days during that month.

There is seasonal fluctuation, and examiners are usually very busy during months when demand is high while having more free time at other times. The Examiner Administration teams provide information about likely fluctuations in work opportunities so that examiners can plan annual leave accordingly.

Role-Specific Knowledge & Experience Requirements

Essential 

• At least 1-year experience as an IELTS examiner
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) teaching experience to adults (age 16 and above). 
• If an applicant’s EFL/ESOL qualification is at certificate level (or equivalent), one of the three years of full-time teaching 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. 

(Note: “full-time teaching” is classified as a minimum of 14 hours of face-face teaching per week. Freelance and volunteer teaching are not included.)

Desirable 

• Experience in an operational or educational management position

Certification and Professional Qualifications

Essential

• 2 most recent IELTS examiner monitoring reports result at the ‘standard’ level
• CELTA or equivalent TEFL/TESOL qualification from a recognized institution (at minimum certificate level)

OR

• EFL/ESOL-related studies completed as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate course from 

a recognized institution (minimum certificate level)

OR 

• A degree in Education (if supported by an undergraduate degree that includes studies focused on the 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

Desirable

• DELTA or other Diploma level qualification with a TEFL/TESOL focus
• Recognised Young Learners’ Teaching qualifications (e.g. CELTA YL or TYLEC)

Education

Essential
Bachelor’s degree

*To APPLY, please attach the following documents as required and email them to HR@britishcouncil.org.np:

•  CV and updated Cover letter
• Scanned copy of your degree (Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree);
• Scan a copy of your CELTA/DELTA/Trinity TESOL qualification at minimum certificate level (For other TEFL/TESOL certificates, please enclose the course transcript and the institution's website).
• If you are a Current or Previous Examiner, please provide your most recent two Speaking monitoring reports. If you do not have copies, please ask the administrator at your current or previous centre to send them to you. 

Enquiries about the post can be sent to Mr Animesh Shrestha at: Animesh.Shrestha@britishcouncil.org.np