The TEFL Org

Location:
Birstall, West Yorkshire, UK combined with Remote Working
Salary:
£1150 per Month
Job Type:
Temporary
Accommodation:
No
Contract Length:
10 Month(s)
TEFL hours required:
120+ hours
Start Date:
2nd September 2024
Degree Required:
Yes
School Type:
Language School
Experience Required:
3 years
Number of Vacancies:
1
Reference:
GB58226
Age Group:
- Adult Learners
Application Deadline:
July 11, 2024

Job Details

Senior IESOL Examiner

Gatehouse Awards, an awarding organisation specialising in International ESOL qualifications, are looking to appoint a part-time senior Examiner to work together with the Assessment Manager on the quality assurance and standardisation of the work of the team of markers and examiners for one of our regulated IESOL qualifications.

The expected start date is 2nd September 2024.

This is a part-time, maternity cover role which will involve a combination of home and office based working (typically at least one day office based a week, with the expectation of extra days during the initial training period). The initial contract period is 9 months, with a possible extension to 12 months.

Please note that the pay stated on the advert is full time equivalent, and the exact salary will be calculated based on 2.5 days a week.

If you are a qualified and experienced EFL teacher, preferably with experience of assessing EFL examinations, they would like to hear from you.

Main responsibilities:

Conducting sample checks of assessment and moderation decisions for the qualification following a risk based approach
Providing accurate, detailed and constructive feedback to other members of the assessment team for the qualification
Reviewing new assessment materials (with the option to undertake training as an item writer for some qualification suites)
Maintaining the online task bank (full training provided)
Ensuring that all processes are followed and records updated
Maintaining and monitoring relevant internal records
Reporting any issues to the Assessment Manager
Overseeing the application of the appeals and candidate access process for the qualification
Providing regular feedback to the assessment team, and prompt responses to queries as they arise
Conducting initial assessments of maladministration and malpractice allegations
Identifying any areas for improvement within own area of work
Preparing for and participating in standardisation meetings with the team

Additional Benefits

Benefits:

Casual dress
Free parking
Sick pay
Work from home

Requirements

Experience of teaching ESOL in EFL setting -

ESSENTIAL

Current examining / marking/ moderating experience with an Awarding Body - DESIRABLE

A bachelor’s or master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (or within a similar academic area)

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to liaise with and

communicate confidently, courteously and clearly

Sound knowledge of the CEFR.

Sound knowledge of key assessment principles.

Strong attention to detail.

Commitment to deadlines and ability to effectively organise own workload.

Competent user of Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsive to feedback on performance.

Location

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