Welsh Language Tutor

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Swansea is seeking a committed Welsh language tutor to deliver high-quality Welsh courses to adult learners. The ideal candidate will teach across various levels, both online and in-person, and support learners in using Welsh beyond the classroom setting. A proven teaching background in Welsh for adults is required, along with excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in Welsh.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Welsh to adults to a high standard.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for empowering people to learn and use the language.
• Welsh language level required: Level 3 – Fluently.

Responsibilities

• Teach Welsh to adults across a range of levels.
• Deliver courses based on the national Learn Welsh curriculum.
• Encourage learners to use Welsh beyond the classroom.
• Contribute to lesson preparation and learner assessments.
• Work across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot areas as required.

Skills

Teaching Welsh to adults

Interpersonal skills

Empowering learners

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Learn Welsh Swansea Bay Region (LWSBR) team, based within Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Welsh language tutor to help deliver high-quality Welsh courses to a wide range of adult learners.

As a Tiwtor Iaith, you will teach across a variety of levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners, both face-to-face and online. Our courses — based on the national Learn Welsh curriculum — include general provision as well as tailored programmes for workplaces, families, and community groups. A significant part of the role also involves encouraging learners to use Welsh beyond the classroom, supporting a programme of informal learning activities, and helping to create a strong sense of community among learners.

You will play an important part in supporting the Welsh Government\'s vision of creating a million Welsh speakers by 2050. By delivering engaging and effective lessons, providing constructive feedback, and nurturing learner confidence, you will be contributing directly to this national goal.

The role requires flexibility and commitment. Many of our courses run in the evenings, with occasional weekend commitments, and you could be called to teach across the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot authority areas. You will also contribute to lesson preparation, learner assessment, marketing and recruitment activities, as well as team meetings and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Welsh to adults across a range of levels, from beginners to advanced, in both face-to-face and online formats.
• Deliver courses based on the national Learn Welsh curriculum, including general provision and tailored programmes for workplaces, families, and community groups.
• Encourage learners to use Welsh beyond the classroom and support informal learning activities to build community among learners.
• Contribute to lesson preparation, learner assessment, marketing and recruitment activities, team meetings, and professional development.
• Work across the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot authority areas as required, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Welsh to adults to a high standard.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for empowering people to learn and use the language.
• Welsh language level required: Level 3 – Fluently. The role holder will be able to conduct a fluent conversation in Welsh on work-related matters and write original Welsh material with confidence.

About the University and Application

The University is a proud bilingual institution. Our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.