Job Description

Faculty/Department Learn Welsh
Salary Scale 31,396 - 37,099 per annum (pro rata)
Contract Type Fixed Term
Duration 12 Months
Full-time / Part-time Full-Time
Weekly Hours 36.5
Employment Visa Non-sponsorable
Posted Date 19/05/2025
Closing Date 01/06/2025
Ref No 5804




The Role

What you'll do

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

How to apply

Benefits

Employment Visa



The Role



To make an informal enquiry, please contact Anika Lloyd at ail@aber.ac.uk.



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.


To prepare and teach on Learn Welsh courses at all levels - from beginners to proficiency level, online and in person; To assess learners in accordance with the relevant guidelines; 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; 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/

How to apply



To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.



Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.



Benefits


Flexible working policy 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.
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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.