PeopleCert is hiring a
English Speaking Examiners

Summary

The job is for a Remote Online Speaking Examiner at PeopleCert, a global leader in education technology. The role involves conducting online interviews, assessing candidates' speaking proficiency, ensuring exam integrity, and following LanguageCert's regulations and standards. A bachelor's degree in English or similar field, 4 years of full-time TEFL teaching experience, and exceptional command of the English language are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English Language or similar field (Linguistics, Education, ELT/TESOL) or any undergraduate degree and a TEFL/TESOL qualification (Level 5 and above) from a recognized institution
• Minimum 4 years’ full-time TEFL teaching experience (Freelance and volunteer teaching is not included)
• Exceptional command of the English language (C2/ native). Excellent listening, writing and speaking skills, clear enunciation and articulation, adapting language and form of communication to meet the needs of different audiences
• A very good level of IT literacy, familiarity with online communication platforms (i.e.Teams)
• Full familiarity with the levels of the Common European Framework (CEFR) and working knowledge on it

Responsibilities

• Conduct the online spoken interview in strict accordance with the scripted Interlocutor Framework and LanguageCert regulations
• Manage the interaction in the exam and facilitates the candidate’s performance ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Ensure standardization and consistency of interlocution
• Assess the candidate’s performance fairly and consistently and in accordance with LanguageCert’s stringent assessment criteria and processes
• Perform the required procedures to authenticate the candidate’s identity and safeguard exam integrity in accordance with PeopleCert’s standards, regulations and processes
• Implement basic troubleshooting protocols to ensure that the candidate's technical environment supports a smooth testing experience, as needed
• Attend LanguageCert’s trainings and standardization sessions as required
• Respond positively to guidance and advice and implements improvements where needed
• Observe the need for confidentiality of examination material and security at all times
• Provide feedback on assessment material, as required
• Ensure remote work arrangement is such that fulfils the essential responsibilities of the Marking Interlocutor role and role functions, to be performed in strict accordance with LanguageCert’s stringent criteria and processes
• Follow the provisions of collective agreements and LanguageCert policies and shares in the responsibility, mutual accountability and commitment of making work from home arrangements successful, including access to the required work tools and adequate technology, and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Ensure any issues encountered are immediately reported to supervisors through the designated communication channels to be promptly addressed in accordance with LanguageCert regulations
• Carry out any reasonably allocated duties and tasks, relevant to the role and the scope of activities by applying a flexible & adaptable customer centric approach to serve PeopleCert’s multinational presence and global operations across multiple time zones
• Offer the services set out above within the specified times and in accordance with LanguageCert’s procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior working experience in the certification of persons and/or training and exam fields is desirable
• Prioritization skills and ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously

Benefits

• Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
• Complimentary coffee and tea in all our premises
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development