Workforce Tutor

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Swansea University is seeking a Workforce Tutor to deliver Welsh language courses to employees across a range of sectors. The role involves teaching around 21 hours per week, face-to-face or online, and supporting learners to progress from beginners to higher levels.

The fixed-term appointment runs until 31 July 2027, with possible extension subject to funding. Travel across the Swansea Bay region and flexible working are essential to meet provision needs.

Qualifications

• High standard of Welsh language and ability to teach Welsh to adults.
• Substantial experience delivering Welsh to adult learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient use of digital technologies to support learning.
• Willingness to travel across the Swansea Bay region and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Welsh language courses to employees across sectors.
• Assess and support learners at all levels.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to maintain quality.
• Teach around 21 hours per week, face-to-face or online.
• Be part of the national network of Workplace Tutors.

Skills

Welsh language teaching

Adult education

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Tools

Digital platforms

Job description

Learn Welsh Swansea Bay Region is seeking to appoint a Workforce Tutor to deliver Welsh language courses to employees across a range of sectors, and to provide motivating, high-quality teaching and support to learners at all levels.

This is a fixed-term appointment until 31 July 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to future funding arrangements within the Learn Welsh sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Welsh language courses to employers and workplaces, with the aim of increasing the number of people learning and using Welsh across a range of sectors and organisations. The tutor will normally teach around 21 hours per week, either face-to-face or online, and should be able to teach learners at all levels, from beginners to proficiency level.

The role includes assessing and supporting learners, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders, and helping to maintain the high quality of provision. The postholder will also be part of a national network of Workplace Tutors led by the National Centre for Learning Welsh.

Applicants should possess a high standard of Welsh, substantial experience of teaching Welsh to adults, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use digital technologies effectively to support learning and contributing to informal learning activities The ability to travel throughout the Swansea Bay region and to work flexibly in line with the needs of the provision is essential.

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.