Overview
Welsh Language Development Officer - 12552 at Cardiff and Vale College. This is a fixed term contract until July 2026.
Responsibilities
* To coordinate Welsh language mentoring sessions for staff to support the Work Welsh programme.
* To create and deliver innovative Welsh language support sessions for staff and learners.
* To support, encourage and increase the number of Welsh speaking learners to complete main qualifications bilingually.
* To develop the Welsh language skills of all learners within their main qualification.
* To provide Welsh medium mentoring sessions for Welsh speaking learners.
* To coordinate bilingual opportunities throughout the academic year for staff and learners to include Welsh cultural celebrations.
* To drive and build a bilingual community for staff and learners across the college.
* To develop sustainable partnerships with bilingual external organisations.
* To support and develop a successful team of Welsh medium learner ambassadors across the college.
* To generate new and innovative bilingual resources to meet the needs of staff and learners across the college.
* To work independently within the Welsh department, reporting to the Welsh Curriculum Manager on a consistent basis.
* To attend regular key meetings and training with Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
* To strive to meet the aims and objectives of the CAVC Welsh strategy Cymraeg i bawb.
* To work collaboratively with course tutors and learners.
* To offer learners support with UCAS personal statement writing.
* To develop personal bilingual skills through Sgiliaith mentoring scheme.
* Welsh language skills are essential for this role.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Welsh language skills are essential for this role.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary: £28,725 - £31,176 per annum
* Contractual hours: 37 per week
* Basis: Full Time
* Generous annual leave and health scheme
* Employer contribution to the Local Government Pension scheme (16.30%: £4,682.17 - £5,081.68, min-max)
Additional information
Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The college welcomes applications in Welsh and English. If invited to interview, please indicate if you would like the interview and assessment process conducted in Welsh. Closing date: 17/10/2025 at 11:59pm. For more information or to apply, visit www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department.
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up-to-date DBS check. The Colleges procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request. Cardiff and Vale College is an equal opportunity employer and supports disability confidence.
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