The British Council Exams Department is looking for individuals to provide external services related to IELTS sessions. We hope to establish long-term co-operation.
Invigilators
Invigilators represent the British Council delivery of the IELTS test in Mexico. They must be dynamic, pro-active, and strongly customer oriented. Our aim is to foster enduring partnerships.
It is also important to have a good working knowledge of computers and technological devices.
Invigilators will indicate their availability in advance and will be offered work based on demand. Flexibility in working hours is expected in order to meet operational needs. Invigilators will be required to attend online training session in order to be able to perform this role.
During the exam sessions, inside and outside the test room, they are responsible for:
• Invigilation of the speaking, listening, reading and writing modules;
• Carry out the registration and verification of candidates' identification according to IELTS guidelines;
• Preparing and handling confidential test material;
• Responsible for test room security, administration, checking test materials and setting up the exam room. Ensure all electronic equipment is functioning;
• Setting up the exam rooms;
• Seating and assisting candidates with queries.
Invigilators do not have to be native speakers but must have an excellent working knowledge of English to fulfil the function's requirements, to be assessed during the selection process.
Before applying, please read the following documents below.
Invigilator Minimum Professional Requirements
Reference Request form for Invigilator Applicants
How to apply
If you'd like to apply, please send the required documents for the desired function using the online Invigilators application form.
Notes for all applicants
The information above applies to potential candidates who live and/or are eligible to work in Mexico. For other countries, you should contact your local British Council office.
Selected candidates will be considered as external individual service providers with no formal employment relationship with the British Council. All freelancer service providers must have a valid SAT "regimen" registered either as Régimen Simplificado de Confianza or Régimen de Actividades Empresariales y Profesionales, to be able to issue a "Factura de Servicios".
Please consider that our invigilators receive MXN 90.00 per hour. Remember that most sessions last between 8 to 10 hours, and all of our venue staff has flexible days to work. We have sessions mostly three times a week, depending on the location, and you tell us whether you are available to work.
Equal opportunities
The British Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all community sections. We work to ensure that people are not unjustifiably discriminated against based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other grounds. We guarantee an interview with candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria.
Safeguarding
Our safeguarding policy is mandatory for all British Council staff and service providers. In our work, we meet many children and adults who are potentially at risk for various reasons. We aim to create a safe environment where no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during contact with us. Applicants will be assessed regarding their suitability to work according to this policy. Further information is available online.
Privacy
All applications will be handled by our privacy policy which is available online.