Communications Trainer

Apex Seekers; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Seekers seeks a skilled Communication Trainer to coach students in English and assess proficiency using CEFR levels with structured feedback.

Develop customized lesson plans, lead engaging sessions, and record progress while staying current with CEFR practices and digital learning tools. The role emphasizes speaking, listening, reading and writing development and employability preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Communication, Education, TESOL, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong understanding of the CEFR framework and proficiency levels.
• Experience in conducting English language or communication assessments and providing CEFR ratings.
• Ability to deliver engaging and interactive training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop customized lesson plans based on learners’ levels and goals.
• Conduct interactive training sessions in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Use group discussions, role-plays, presentations, debates, videos and online resources.
• Assess students using CEFR framework and provide CEFR ratings.
• Maintain assessment records, attendance and progress reports.
• Collaborate with training teams to improve program quality.
• Stay updated on CEFR practices and digital learning tools.

Skills

CEFR knowledge

English communication

Assessment skills

Training delivery

Presentation skills

Student mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English/Communication/Education/TESOL

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Communication Trainer to train students in English communication and assess their proficiency based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) rating system. The trainer will be responsible for improving students speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while providing structured feedback and CEFR-based assessments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop customized lesson plans based on students’ communication levels, learning needs, and career goals.
• Conduct interactive communication training sessions focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Use effective teaching methods such as group discussions, role-plays, presentations, debates, videos, audio recordings, and online learning resources.
• Assess and evaluate students using the CEFR rating framework, including levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2.
• Conduct speaking assessments and provide CEFR-based ratings and detailed performance feedback.
• Identify students’ strengths and areas for improvement in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and overall communication.
• Provide individual feedback and personalized improvement plans to help students progress to higher CEFR levels.
• Conduct mock interviews, group discussions, and presentation sessions to improve students’ employability and professional communication skills.
• Maintain student assessment records, attendance, progress reports, and CEFR rating data.
• Collaborate with academic and training teams to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of the communication training program.
• Stay updated with the latest communication training methodologies, CEFR assessment practices, and digital learning tools.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Communication, Education, TESOL, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong understanding of the CEFR framework and proficiency levels.
• Experience in conducting English language or communication assessments and providing CEFR ratings.
• Ability to deliver engaging and interactive training sessions.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and student mentoring skills.
• Experience in teaching college students, fresh graduates, or working professionals will be an added advantage.

Experience

5 years of experience in Communication Training, English Language Training, or Soft Skills Training.

Key Competencies

• CEFR Assessment & Rating
• English Communication Training
• Speaking & Listening Skills Development
• Grammar, Vocabulary & Pronunciation
• Presentation & Public Speaking
• Interview Preparation
• Student Assessment & Feedback
• Training Material Development
• Classroom Management