Ielts Freelance Examiners

**Location: India**

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for Freelance Speaking and Writing IELTS Examiners to join British Council’s Global Hub and assess IELTS modules from home, for IELTS test-takers in various locations around the world.
- You must complete all recruitment stages
- You must attend a technical screening session
- The applicants will go through the New examiner training and certification session
- For the Speaking module, Examiners will be required to deliver a practice Video Call Speaking test after training, and will be assessed on their delivery.
- All Examiners will be required to abide by the IELTS Code of Practice
- All Examiners must meet the legal and contractual requirements for this location as set out below

**Conditions of Work**

As a Freelance IELTS Examiner, you should expect the following conditions of work.
- **Work location**: Working from home (India)
- **Availability**: Work window is 24/7, peaking on weekends. Availability will be required depending on the test-taker volume.
- **Payment**: Payments will be made monthly
- Allocation of work is dependent on overall test taker volumes.
- **Requirement**: Provide availability for minimum 2 days a week (Availability can be provided for up to 6 days a week).
- The testing window is 24/7 on all days and there will be opportunities to provide your availability throughout.
- Online support will be provided during the hours of assessment/interviews
- The British Council Global Hub will provide system familiarisation and guidance in the delivery of tests online
- Support will be provided to IELTS Examiners in line with IELTS partnership standards so we can help you to assess and manage your home working space, including best practices in Health and Safety

**Important Information**

**Below are the essential conditions for homeworking**
- A dedicated office-style working space that allows secure and uninterrupted working - a private space where your work cannot be accessed or observed by others while you are assessing scripts and carrying out speaking tests
- A desktop computer or laptop with two screens or one large screen (minimum 26")
- A personal computer with Windows 7 and above and system type of 64-bit, x64-based processor. If using a Mac computer, this is not expected to be compatible with future VCS software and examiners are unlikely to be able to examine without purchasing a PC
- A clear, uncluttered background when on camera delivering tests
- A broadband internet connection with an average speed of 10mbps
- Adequate heating/cooling, ventilation and light to ensure a safe and comfortable working environment
- An appropriate Internet security/anti-virus package
- External headphones, Noise-cancelling headphones; including microphone; includes disposable headset cover
- External camera, resolution of 360P; Support H.264video encoding
- External standard full keyboard and other keyboards need to be approved for use. The silent keyboard is the best option.
- All applicants are required to adhere to the IELTS Code of Practice and Confidentiality Undertaking.

**Skills and Experience**
- Applications from new potential Examiners (never examined before or haven't in the last 12 months) will be accepted.
- Applications will be accepted from inactive Examiners (examined in the last 12 months, but not in the previous three months)

You will need to have and provide the below:

- IELTS Examining experience
- IELTS Speaking and Writing certification and monitoring history
- The required qualifications and professional attributes for the role, including the necessary technical and online skills to conduct assessments remotely and successfully.

**Application Details**

Please note the following before applying:

- The recruitment process can take up to 6-8 weeks, which includes vetting clearance
- You will not start examining until you complete all the recruitment stages
- System familiarisation and guidance activities are carried out remotely and must be completed before commencing work

**Job Type**: Freelance

**Salary**: ₹275,000.00 - ₹550,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- total work: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Do you have CELTA or equivalent EFL certification? (required)