Job Description

Salary

Salary Scale 5: 29,004 - 31,845 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Date posted

16/07/2025

Job reference

REQ01111

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Welsh Language Support Officer

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Salary Scale 5: 29,004 - 31,845 per annum

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Full Time and Permanent

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Are you passionate about the Welsh language and eager to make a difference in the lives of learners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Welsh team!

Job Purpose: To work within the departments, to promote, facilitate and increase the use of Welsh language within the classroom on a daily basis. To support and encourage learners with all aspects of Welsh language.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal Welsh language skills and be able to work harmoniously with learners and staff. They will also have emotional resilience when working with students in challenging situations. Understanding and knowledge of the Welsh Language Standards and compliance requirements is desirable.

If you're ready to make a significant contribution to Welsh language development and help us create an even more inclusive learning environment, we want to hear from you!

Interview date: 6th August 2025

For further information, please view the job information pack.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.