Lead Practitioner -Welsh Language and Equality

The Methodist Church in Britain; Pont-y-waun; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Subsidised gym access

Wellbeing activities

Headspace app access

Mental health champions

Accessible campuses and prayer rooms

Staff networks

Descripción de la vacante

Coleg Gwent invites applications for a Lead Practitioner who will work across the college to help teaching staff and learners use Welsh with more confidence. The role focuses on removing obstacles through learner-centred methods and making Welsh practical in everyday teaching and workplace settings.

The post is a 37-hour, full-time position in a bilingual environment, requiring EWC registration or equivalent and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Formación

• Understanding of language acquisition and Welsh language promotion.
• Experience supporting staff at different levels in a bilingual setting.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsabilidades

• Support and encourage confident use of Welsh among teaching staff and learners across the organisation
• Promote the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Build confidence and remove psychological and practical barriers to using Welsh
• Encourage greater use of Welsh through learner-centred approaches
• Make Welsh accessible, relevant and practical in teaching, learning and workplace contexts
• Work collaboratively to contribute to a dynamic bilingual culture

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills

Ability to make Welsh accessible in/te

Educación

A Level or Level 3 in Welsh or related subject

Teaching qualification such as a PGCE for lecturers

Descripción del empleo

This Lead Practitioner post at Coleg Gwent works across the college, helping teaching staff and learners use Welsh with more confidence. The work centres on removing psychological and practical obstacles through creative, learner-centred methods, and on making Welsh practical in everyday teaching and workplace settings. It is a 37-hour role within the college's bilingual culture, alongside a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applicants need an A Level or Level 3 in Welsh or a related subject, and appointment depends on EWC registration.

What the job involves

• Support and encourage confident use of Welsh among teaching staff and learners across the organisation
• Promote the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Build confidence and remove psychological and practical barriers to using Welsh
• Encourage greater use of Welsh through creative, supportive and learner-centred approaches
• Make Welsh accessible, relevant and practical in teaching, learning and workplace contexts
• Work collaboratively to contribute to a dynamic bilingual culture

Qualifications

• A Level or Level 3 qualification in Welsh or a related subject
• Teaching qualification such as a PGCE for lecturers, held within a set period

Registration & licences

• EWC registration

Experience

• Experience of supporting staff at different levels

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of language acquisition
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to make Welsh accessible in everyday teaching and workplace contexts
• Flexibility to work collaboratively

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Passion for promoting the Welsh language and equality

What’s offered

• Subsidised gym access
• Wellbeing activities
• Access to the Headspace app
• Mental health champions
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms
• Six staff networks, including Race, LGBTQ+ and Disability