WHAT IS A WELSH LANGUAGE SUPPORT OFFICER?

We share our passion for the Welsh language and confidently advocate for and on behalf of the language to promote and encourage its use within our organisations.

We support learners with all aspects of Welsh language development by facilitating informal programmes of activities and supporting them to successfully complete bilingual/Welsh-medium assessments. We create innovative and creative ways for learners to use their Welsh and seek out opportunities to celebrate the culture of Wales and its place in the world.

We encourage and support our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills, providing additional speaking opportunities to Welsh speaking staff and staff learning Welsh.

We promote the benefits of Welsh, as an employability skill, to learners, staff, employers and wider stakeholders.

ROUTES INTO THE ROLE

These may include:

  • Responsibility for championing the Welsh language as part of your current role
  • Working as a teacher in a mainstream setting

THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED

You will require excellent oral and written Welsh language skills and it is usually necessary to hold at least a level 3 qualification in Welsh.

Although not compulsory to be appointed to the role, you may be encouraged to complete a Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) in post compulsory education and training (PCET), which is a professional teacher education programme providing a qualification in the post compulsory education and training sector.

 

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KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE

 

  • excellent written and oral Welsh language skills
  • the ability to motivate and inspire learners 
  • persuasion and negotiation skills
  • strong communication skills
  • the ability to collaborate with people at different levels
  • effective organisation and planning skills

 

 

 

  • strong listening and observation skills
  • confident and competent in the use of ICT
  • commitment to safeguarding learners and young people
  • commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

 

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRESSION

These may include:

  • Team leader / managerial role
  • Welsh language manager
  • Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
  • Roles promoting the Welsh language within other organisations