OET Interlocutor - Manchester, United Kingdom - Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd ("MTS")

Description

Career Opportunity

Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd ( "MTS") provides examination services to a wide range of global clients across UK and Ireland and also have an online language school specializing mainly in IELTS exam preparation courses.

MTS is currently looking for an OET Interlocutor on a casual zero-hours contract basis.

OET Interlocutor

Job Details:

• Exams take place twice a month on Saturday. Each test takes approximately 30 minutes
• Salary: £7.81 per test taker
• Role type: Casual Zero Hours Contract
• Location: Connell College, 301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester M11 3BS
• Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Must not be involved with teaching OET
• Start date: Immediate start

What you will be doing:

• Delivery of speaking test scripted role plays and interviews on test day in line with specific requirements of OET Exams
• Run test interview to time following the script and role play information provided
• Participate appropriately in role plays with candidates
• Use recording equipment provided competently and as instructed
• Maintain consistent delivery of interview for each candidate
• Appropriate and secure handling of all test materials
• Maintain the confidentiality of all training/ induction and test materials and procedures
• Ensure that interviews are conducted with no candidate with whom there has been prior professional or social contact
• Need to carry out the OET certification by completing the online training course
• Report any issues related to test delivery or candidates to the OET Exams Test Venue Manager

What are we looking for?

• Have a degree or equivalent from a certified university or educational institute
• Overall language proficiency equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level C1 or higher
• Exam administration experience an advantage, but not essential
• Clear diction, including minimal interference from the first language in pronunciation
• Linguistic accuracy (Note: language competencies are not illustrated in terms of being a 'native speaker' of English. All prospective Interlocutors, whether English is their first or additional language, must meet the same professional requirements)
• Ability to communicate in the interview context and participate in the role play competently and confidently
• Attentive to details
• Is responsible, conscientious, dependable, flexible, reliable and punctual
• Sensitive to local cultural norms/issues and able to interact appropriately with candidates, such a way as to ensure that the candidates provide a sample of English that is representative of their speaking ability
• Ready to respond to guidance and advice given in the context of training, during monitoring or informally

If you think that you have the right profile for this position and you wish to join our friendly and dynamic team, please submit your up-to-date CV and short cover letter using the platform you are reading this job advertisement.

Closing date: 4 May 2024. The process may be extended if adequate applicants not received.

Management reserves the right to call only the best candidates for an interview. If you have not received any communication within one month after the closing date, please consider that you may haven't been selected for this role.