Tiwtor Gweithlu Addysg

Aberystwyth University; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Hybrid Working

36.5 - hour week for full-time roles

27 days annual leave plus bank and no.

Professional development

Staff recognition and reward schemes

Welsh language learning access

Staff relocation bursary

Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adp

Job summary

Aberystwyth University seeks a full-time Welsh Tutor to teach the education workforce across Wales, across linguistic levels. The role is funded by the National Welsh Learning Center and involves collaboration with school leadership and online learning delivery.

The successful candidate will have Welsh language level C1, plus degree or substantial relevant experience, and a commitment to development and inclusivity within blended learning environments.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or substantial experience of relevant work.
• An understanding of second language learning methodology and ability to teach Welsh to adults.
• Ability to create and adapt learning resources and to support learners with additional learning needs.
• Experience assessing learner work and giving feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course material for the education workforce at various linguistic levels.
• Organise and teach courses for staff at Ysgol Calon Cymru.
• Engage with school leadership and provide learner support and feedback.
• Advise learners to use online learning resources and learn Welsh effectively.
• Undertake class administration and recruitment activities.
• Contribute to distance learning support and termly tutor meetings.

Skills

Welsh teaching

Second language pedagogy

IT for learning

Feedback skills

Adapt learning resources

Online learning

Welsh language level C1

Organisation and independence

Education

Degree and/or substantial experience

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Job description

The Role

The Tutor will work full time and teach Welsh to the education workforce at all linguistic levels either at Ysgol Calon Cymru Campuses. This post is funded by the National Welsh Learning Center and the post holder will be one of a team of tutors who will provide courses to the education workforce across Wales.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Anika Lloyd at [e-mail].

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you'll do

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

• Prepare course material as needed at all linguistic levels for the education workforce.


• Organise and teach a range of different courses for staff working at Ysgol Calon Cymru


• Engage with the Headteacher and the Senior leadership team within the school.


• Ensure that enquiries from learners are handled efficiently and promptly;


• To assess learners in accordance with the relevant guidelines and give feedback on progress during the courses.


• To provide support and advice to learners and prospective learners, including learners with additional learning needs;


• To advise and support learners to use online learning resources;


• To work in accordance with Learn Welsh quality assurance processes;


• To undertake class-related administration, including keeping correct registers, advising and assisting learners to enrol on courses, and to follow the policies of the department and National Centre regarding course administration;


• To hold and support learner recruitment activities;


• To support learners to use their Welsh by attending informal learning activities;


• Ensure quick and polite communication with other learners and tutors


• Work flexibly to support distance learning students.


• To take part in termly tutor meetings in order to give and receive feedback, and to contribute to local planning and teamwork.


• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.


• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.


• To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.


• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

Essential

1. UK driving licence or the ability to travel in accordance with the requirements of the job.


2. Degree and/or substantial experience of relevant work.


3. An understanding of the methodology of learning a second language, and evidence of an ability to teach Welsh to adults.


4. Ability to create and adapt learning and teaching resources.


5. Ability to advise and support learners effectively, including learners with additional learning needs.


6. Experience of assessing learners' work and giving feedback to learners.


7. Ability to use information technology effectively for learning and teaching and administration, including web browsing programmes, email, word processing and presentations, and video conferencing programmes, e.g. Zoom or Teams.


8. Commitment to personal professional development.


9. Ability to be flexible and work independently, and prioritise your work.


10. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C1.

Desirable

1. Degree in Welsh.


2. Teaching Qualification, e.g. National Qualification for Welsh for Adults tutors, or 'Dechrau Dysgu' qualification, or currently undertaking a course.


3. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C1.

*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/

Benefits

• Flexible working policy


• Hybrid Working


• 36.5 - hour week for full-time roles


• Generous leave entitlements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days


• Commitment to Professional Development


• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes


• Staff recognition and reward schemes


• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free


• Staff relocation bursary


• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave


• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Please keep reading

Aberystwyth University generally supports hybrid working, allowing a mix of office-based and remote working for suitable roles to enhance flexibility and productivity. Job descriptions typically detail a primary work location alongside opportunities for flexible, remote, or home-based work, subject to service needs and manager approval.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa

Under the UK Government's points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.