Welsh Language Development Officer - 12552

Salary: £28,725 - £31,176 per annum\t

An exciting vacancy is available as a Welsh Language Development Officer in the Welsh Language department at Cardiff and the Vale College. This post will be based at the City Centre Campus.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract until July 2026

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 17/10/2025 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or recruitment@cavc.ac.uk.

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