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We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term.

You will be encouraged to pursue your personal and professional development via training, on-the-job-coaching and individual study. We offer flexible working patterns and various other benefits.

We want the British Council to be an inclusive place to work. We aim to create opportunities and reduce barriers for everyone, particularly under-represented groups. We are committed to making sure there is no unjustified discrimination in our processes for recruitment and selection, performance management and pay, and that promotion and retention is fairly granted across all our operations.

IELTS Examiner

We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of IELTS Speaking Examiners in Budapest.

 Details

  • Location             Budapest
  • Working hours  Flexible
  • Closing date     Monday 24 March 2025

Role overview

We are looking for applications from prospective speaking examiners willing to join our IELTS examination operations in Hungary.

 You will need

  • An undergraduate or Master’s degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate or Master’s degree.
  • A recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or recognised equivalent as part of a recognised university  award   course.
  • At least 3 years’ full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (minimum one-year post-certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over). 
  • The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills. 

The assessment of professional attributes and interpersonal skills of examiner applicants occurs at three stages of the recruitment process: application form, interview and training. 

How to apply

Please download all application documents listed at the bottom of this page. In order to apply, email us at HU.Venuestaffcomms@britishcouncil.hu the completed application form with scans of the required certificates and diplomas. The maximum size of an email with the attachments should be limited to 10MB. Please do not send us any original documents by post at this stage. Shortlisted candidates invited for the interview will have to present original diplomas and certificates.

 Before filling in the application form please read the Guide for Applicants to IELTS Examiner Recruitment and the Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements, both available for download at the bottom of this page. Please ask two referees to email us the filled-in reference request letter, also part of this pack.

 Please note that some Applicants may be required to take IELTS at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants must have a pre-existing right to work in Hungary.

Freelance Teacher of English

We are seeking freelance teachers to join our academic and teaching teams at the Budapest Teaching Centre.

Details

  • Location             Budapest
  • Duration            September - August (renewable)
  • Working hours  Teaching typically occurs on weekday mornings and evenings, Saturday mornings, and afternoons. Availability to teach on Saturdays and willingness to work with young learners are essential

 You will need

  • First Degree (or equivalent); Cambridge CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL (Core) or PGCE/ TEFL Desirable: CELTYL or TYLEC
  • High proficiency in English i.e. CEFR level of C2/ IELTS Band 8+ in each of 4 sections of the academic module
  • Experience in teaching at least two of the relevant age groups or significant experience in teaching one age group with a strong desire to gain experience in others:
  1. Primary Young Learners: 6 to 11 years old (200+ hours)
  2. Secondary Learners: 12 to 17 years old (200+ hours)
  3. Adults General English (400+ hours teaching class sizes of 4 or more)

How to apply

Submit your CV and cover letter to information@britishcouncil.hu. 

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