Posted: 14th December 2017
IELTS Examiner / Language Assessment Consultant
Applications close in -2735 days
We are recruiting IELTS examiners in China to be based in our four regional offices. This presents an exciting opportunity for TESOL professionals to work in the world’s biggest and most dynamic English language assessment environment. We are looking for experienced examiners and examiner trainers as well as TESOL professionals interested in training up as examiners.
Our innovative working model allows examiners to increase their earning potential or opt for more flexibility in terms of monthly workload. For those relocating from abroad, we are offering 1-year contracts and a highly competitive monthly income. Examiners will be based in one of four major Chinese cities – Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou or Chongqing. Travel throughout China is an essential aspect of the work. Our IELTS examiners currently conduct testing in 41 cities throughout China, so this offers a fantastic opportunity to see various parts of China.
Time will be spent both marking writing assessments as well as conducting speaking examinations. Examiners will be part of our wider network and, as demand for quality language assessment grows in the region, this is an excellent opportunity for those interested in building a career in the area of language assessment.
In addition to the earning potential, the examiner package includes annual leave, medical benefits and a full working visa. Examiners who are new to China also receive an enhanced induction and assistance programme.
Requirements
-Native English speaker from UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland or non-native speakers with an IELTS score of band 9
-Bachelor’s degree
-At least 3 years’ full time TEFL teaching experience (almost all must be teaching adults 16 years old and older)
-Cambridge CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL, Dip TESOL, degree in Education with TESOL focus such as MA/Msc Applied Linguistics or MA TESOL
-Complete tasks accurately and in sufficient detail
-Observes the need for confidentiality and security
-Responds positively to guidance and advice
-Acts professionally at all times
-Communicates effectively with colleagues and candidates and treats others with respect
-Is sensitive to cultural differences
Highly competitive package worth from 20,000 – 30,000 RMB (3,000 – 4,500 USD) per month
-Core salary of 8,000 RMB per month for 6 core days work per month
-Plus the bulk of income is made up of top-up income based on how many extra days an examiner makes himself / herself available for work:
-Speaking interviews: 122 RMB per interview (on average an examiner conducts a maximum of 20 interviews per day)
-Writing marking: 31 RMB per task (on average 60 – 80 tasks per day)
-Second marking speaking 88 RMB per task (variable)
-Second marking writing 31 RMB per task (variable)
-Accommodation provided for first 2 to 4 weeks of work and assistance finding an apartment
-Flight allowance if arriving from other countries
-Referral bonus: 2,500 RMB per referral
-Work visa provided
-Coaching & continuous development (workshops/training etc.)
-Career development opportunities based on performance
-Legal documents for duration of employment (FEC / resident permit / registration cards / medical) reimbursed on arrival for initial costs
-Annual holidays (plus opportunities for a lot of time off based on the number of days per month you decide to work)
-Welcome packs (basic arrival necessities etc.)
-Assistance setting up bank account
-Training on arrival before start of work
-Health insurance provided
-Premium subscription to Mandarin Chinese learning software
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Gold Star Consulting Limited
Gold Star TEFL Recruitment is a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teacher recruitment agency, specializing in assisting English teachers find the best teaching jobs in China and other Asian countries.
Founded in 2009, we strongly believe in providing an honest, professional and supremely effective job placement service for our teachers. Over the years we have helped hundreds of teachers and are proud of the many positive comments we’ve had and really enjoy hearing about our teachers’ adventures abroad.