Welsh Language coach

Gower College Swansea; Swansea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gower College Swansea is seeking two Welsh Language Coaches to support learners across vocational areas. You will work with Welsh-speaking learners through individual and group sessions to promote Welsh language use across the College.

Role is full-time (37 hours/week), term-time (40 weeks/year), fixed-term until 31/08/2027, across Swansea campuses. Please state your preferred learning area in your personal statement.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker (minimum B2/Advanced) as stated in the ad.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences including learners, parents and staff.
• Experience promoting the Welsh language and mentoring young people.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with moving from Welsh-medium education, motivation and bilingual learning in a positive environment.
• Hold focused one-to-one sessions to understand Welsh language, academic and support needs and provide guidance and resources.
• Plan and deliver engaging group sessions to develop skills beyond the qualification and encourage active bilingual participation.

Skills

Welsh language fluency

Clear presentation skills

Mentoring young people

Proactivity and initiative

Job description

We are looking to appoint two Welsh Language Coaches to support learners across our vocational learning areas. You will support Welsh-speaking learners through individual and group sessions, working closely with teaching staff and Learning Area Managers to promote and develop the use of Welsh across the College.

The successful candidates will work within one of the following curriculum areas:

• Health & Social Care, Childcare, Public Services and Sport
• Visual Arts, Creative Industries and Business

Please state in your personal statement your preferred learning area.

Both roles are:

• Full time (37 hours per week)
• Term time (40 weeks per year)
• Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
• Across all of our Swansea campuses

Key Responsibilities

• Support learners with concerns about moving from Welsh-medium education, motivation and learning bilingually, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Hold focused one-to-one sessions with Welsh speaking learners to understand their Welsh language, academic and support needs, and provide appropriate advice, guidance, resources and opportunities.
• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality group sessions that help learners develop skills and knowledge beyond their qualification, encourage active participation and support their bilingual learning journey.

About You

• Fluent Welsh speaker - minimum B2/Advanced (see competency framework attached).
• Confidence and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of audiences (including young people, parents/carers, external organisations, academic staff), and deliver engaging presentations.
• Experience of promoting the Welsh language and mentoring young people.
• Ability to be proactive, resourceful and use own initiative