Workforce Welsh Tutor (Learn Welsh - Swansea Bay Region)

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

Learn Welsh Swansea Bay Region is seeking to appoint a Workforce Tutor to deliver Welsh language courses to employees across a range of sectors, and to provide motivating, high-quality teaching and support to learners at all levels.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and experienced individuals to join the Learn Welsh Swansea Bay Region (DCABA) team as a part-time Workforce Tutor. This is a fixed-term appointment until 31 July 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to future funding arrangements within the Learn Welsh sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Welsh language courses to employers and workplaces, with the aim of increasing the number of people learning and using Welsh across a range of sectors and organisations. The tutor will normally teach between 10 and 12 hours per week, either face-to-face or online, and should be able to teach learners at all levels, from beginners to proficiency level.

The role includes assessing and supporting learners, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders, and helping to maintain the high quality of provision. The postholder will also be part of a national network of Workplace Tutors led by the National Centre for Learning Welsh.

Applicants should possess a high standard of Welsh, substantial experience of teaching Welsh to adults, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use digital technologies effectively to support learning and contributing to informal learning activities.

The ability to travel throughout the Swansea Bay region and to work flexibly in line with the needs of the provision is essential.

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 3 - Fluently. The role holder will be able to conduct a fluent conversation in Welsh on a work-related matter and write original Welsh material with confidence.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applicants are asked to submit an online application in Welsh, carefully considering the criteria above, and to provide evidence showing your ability/potential to achieve it.

Along with providing an up-to-date CV, submit a statement outlining what you have to contribute to the job. (up to 1,000 words)

This is a Welsh-medium post where the ability to work in both Welsh and English – and to the highest standards – is deemed essential.

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