Join us to be part of an international organisation that works in more than 100 countries and changes lives around the world. 

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 a range of other job-specific 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.

Invigilator

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.

Job Title: INVIGILATOR

Location: Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv

Requirements: Candidates must have the legal rights to work in Bulgaria at the time of application and in future.

Contract Type: Part-time engagement, hourly paid.

Role Purpose:

The British Council conducts examinations across Bulgaria for various boards, including our own test Aptis. 

The main role of Invigilators is to ensure the conduct of examinations according to the relevant UK exam board and British Council requirements.  

Examinations are held in various venues. Venue staff plays a crucial role in ensuring the conduct, security and integrity of examinations and in providing appropriate customer care to candidates in compliance with all British Council policies: Child Protection, Equal Opportunity and Diversity , Information Management, etc. 

Invigilators report to the venue Supervisor, Examinations Co-ordinator and Examinations Manager, depending on the size of the exam session and venue used.

General requirements:

The Invigilator should:

  • speak English (CEFR level B2 or higher)
  • complete and sign his/her Civil Contract for the present year
  • be familiar with British Council’s mission and activities in Bulgaria
  • have done the British Council invigilation online course and passed the online test  
  • have done the British Council’s online (or face to face) Child protection course and be familiar with the Child protection policy and Code of conduct 
  • have a clear criminal record in relation to child abuse and sign a Declaration form to confirm this in writing 
  • be aware of British Council’s policy for handling complaints
  • protect the confidentiality of the examination materials 

How to apply: please send your CV to: recruitment.testday@britishcouncil.org

 

Hourly-Paid Corporate Courses Teacher

We are looking for an Hourly-Paid Corporate Courses Teacher to join our team in Sofia, Bulgaria!

This position involves delivering high-quality English teaching to corporate customers, both in-house and at client premises. You will play a key role in supporting the British Council’s mission of promoting education and cultural relations while contributing to the development and success of our corporate courses sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging and effective lessons tailored to corporate learners’ needs, including General English, Business English, and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses.
  • Conduct classes both face-to-face and online.
  • Develop and customize course materials to meet specific client requirements.
  • Provide regular feedback to learners to support their progress and promote autonomy.
  • Ensure all teaching meets British Council’s quality standards.

Qualifications Required:

  • Cambridge CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL (global minimum standard) or equivalent certification.
  • Undergraduate degree.
  • At least 2 years of post-certificate teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching General English, Business English, or tailored corporate courses is essential.
  • High proficiency in English (CEFR C2 or equivalent).

Key Details:

  • Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Contract Type: Hourly Paid
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have the legal right to work in Bulgaria at the time of application.
  • Application Deadline: Friday, 7 February 2025, at 23:59 EET

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, international teaching team and contribute to the growth of our corporate courses in the Black Sea and Wider Europe cluster.

Apply here: https://www.jobs.bg/job/7763353

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