Associate Tutor (Welsh)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Swansea is seeking an Associate Tutor to deliver Welsh lessons to adults in the Swansea Bay region. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Welsh and committed to providing an engaging learning experience. This zero-hour role offers flexible teaching hours and competitive pay based on Swansea University Pay Grade 7. The position is perfect for those passionate about promoting the Welsh language and supporting new learners.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Welsh at various levels.
• High commitment to inspiring learners.
• Ability to prepare engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach Welsh lessons across different courses and levels.
• Prepare lessons thoroughly for a smooth learning experience.
• Support and guide learners in their language journey.

Skills

Fluent Welsh

Teaching experience

Commitment to education

Ability to support learners

Job description

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 Please note that this is a post whereby the ability to work fluently through the medium of Welsh and to a high standard is a key requirement, and that applications therefore need to be submitted in Welsh.

This is a Zero Hour position.

An opportunity for a tutor to join the Learn Welsh Swansea Bay Region team that provides Welsh lessons for adults in the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot counties.

Associate tutors play a key role within the Learn Welsh sector, and the role is a great opportunity for those that are eager to contribute to the prosperity of the Welsh language within the Swansea Bay region and beyond by developing new speakers.

The post requires a high-quality educator with an eager commitment to inspire and ensure an excellent learning experience for learners.

LWSBR Associate Tutors will be expected to be able to:

• teach on a range of courses and levels within LWSBR's programme to come to an agreement about the number of courses to undertake in a year (according to LWSBR's needs and the individual's wishes);
• work to continually improve the experiences offered to learners by preparing thoroughly for lessons in order to make the learning experience a smooth and fun experience where learners can enjoy and appreciate their progress and realise their potential;
• provide support, advice and guidance for learners and potential learners and refer them to appropriate resources and sources, as well as encouraging and advising them on suitable progression routes;
• encourage and support learners to sit Welsh for Adults exams (WJEC), responding to their needs and supporting them to sit exams confidently;
• co-operate constructively and proactively with LWSBR's lead officers and its whole workforce, whilst developing and providing a programme of the highest possible quality, and sharing the responsibility of reaching annual completion targets and high progression rates; The exact hours will be agreed following a discussion based on the tutor’s aspirations for work and the level of demand for courses.

These are paid jobs with an hourly rate and regular teaching hours for classes at night and during the day.

Associate Tutors are paid an hourly teaching rate based on Swansea University Pay Grade 7 (details in the job description).

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