Tiwtor Gweithlu Addysg

Prifysgol Aberystwyth University; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid Working

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Aberystwyth University is seeking a Tutor to teach Welsh to the education workforce across Wales. The role is full-time on a fixed-term contract until 31/07/2027, funded by the National Welsh Learning Center, delivering courses at various linguistic levels.

You will develop materials, coordinate with school leaders, assess learners, and support distance learning. A degree and ability to teach Welsh to adults are essential, with Level C1 Welsh and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or substantial experience of relevant work.
• Understanding of second language learning methodology and teaching Welsh to adults.
• Ability to create and adapt learning resources.
• Experience assessing learners and giving feedback.
• Strong IT skills for online teaching and administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course material for education workforce at all levels.
• Organise and teach courses for staff across Wales.
• Engage with school leaders and senior staff.
• Ensure learner enquiries are handled promptly.
• Assess learners and provide progress feedback.
• Support learners using online learning resources.
• Contribute to Welsh language development and distance learning.
• Undertake health and safety duties related to the post.

Skills

Welsh language

Teaching

Public speaking

IT for learning

Education

Degree

Welsh degree

Tools

Zoom

Teams

IT tools

Job description

Tiwtor Gweithlu Addysg (6273)

Salary Scale: £33,001.64 - £38,784.49 per annum (pro rata)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Duration: 31/07/2027

Full-time / Part-time: Full-Time

Weekly Hours: 36.5

Employment Visa: Non-sponsorable

Posted Date: 17/08/2026

Closing Date: 23/08/2026

Ref No: 6273

Documents

• LW.26.6144 Job Description (Word, 806.72kb)
• LW.26.6144 Swydd Disgrifiad (Word, 771.2kb)

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.

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

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

What you’ll do

• 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.

Essential

• UK driving licence or the ability to travel in accordance with the requirements of the job.
• Degree and/or substantial experience of relevant work.
• An understanding of the methodology of learning a second language, and evidence of an ability to teach Welsh to adults.
• Ability to create and adapt learning and teaching resources.
• Ability to advise and support learners effectively, including learners with additional learning needs.
• Experience of assessing learners' work and giving feedback to learners.
• 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.
• Commitment to personal professional development.
• Ability to be flexible and work independently, and prioritise your work.
• Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C1.*

Desirable

• Degree in Welsh.
• Teaching Qualification, e.g. National Qualification for Welsh for Adults tutors, or ‘Dechrau Dysgu’ qualification, or currently undertaking a course.
• 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.

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.

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