Teacher Improving Welsh and Bilingualism

Salary: £33,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3568

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only

Contract end date:

31 August 2028

Location:

Carmarthenshire

Grade:

School Teachers

Salary:

£33,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)

If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£24.72 - £30.04

Contract Hours

32hrs 30 minutes

Come and join our team

Carmarthenshire County Council

Welsh in Education Service

Required by 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Teacher Improving Welsh and Bilingualism (Secondment)
Salary: M2 - U3
Two‑Year Secondment from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 or Fixed‑Term Contract

An Exciting Opportunity to Join our Welsh in Education Service

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by supporting the delivery of one of the Council's key priorities.

• Are you an excellent teacher who is passionate about raising standards in Welsh?
• Can you inspire learners of all ages to move confidently along the language continuum?
• Are you eager to play a key role in developing Welsh‑medium and bilingual education across our local authority?

The Role

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking an excellent, inspirational, creative and dedicated practitioner to join our Welsh in Education Service on secondment.

The postholder will ensure effective language acquisition by supporting smooth transition from primary to Welsh‑medium secondary education, providing high‑quality immersion and/or language support (Gloywi Iaith) provision for specific groups of learners within secondary schools.

The individual will be expected to work closely with primary schools to identify pupils who may benefit from additional language support, and to continue providing this support as they transition into secondary education.

The teacher will teach in designated secondary schools across Carmarthenshire, as well as coordinate immersion/language support provision delivered internally by staff in other secondary schools.

We are looking for a practitioner with successful experience of teaching Welsh effectively in Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3, a creative, inspiring and innovative teacher who can motivate learners, adapt teaching to meet their needs, and secure strong progress.

The postholder will also:

• Work closely with school leaders, teachers and teaching assistants
• Work in partnership with colleagues in immersion centres
• Ensure excellent and equitable secondary immersion and language improvement provision for all learners

A strong understanding of language‑acquisition methodology, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), neurodiversity and trauma‑informed approaches is essential for this role.

We expect high standards of teaching, a strong commitment to learner well-being, and the ability to work effectively as part of an ambitious and professional team.

What our learners want

• A teacher who listens and treats us with respect
• Someone who helps us feel safe, confident and ready to try new things
• Interesting, creative and inspiring lessons that help us make progress
• A teacher who encourages and supports us when things are difficult
• Someone who helps us feel part of a team and celebrates our successes

What we can offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of learners
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with a passionate and dedicated professional team
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including specialist training in immersion and language acquisition
• Valuable system‑level experience within a local authority
• A culture that values staff well-being, collaboration and the sharing of good practice

Are you ready to join us

If you are ready for a challenge, innovative, and passionate about Welsh language acquisition, we want to hear from you.

For an informal conversation, you are warmly invited to contact Chris Newcombe ( CJNewcombe@sirgar.gov.uk )

Job Description:

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Expected date of interview:

9 September 2026

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 15/07/2026, 12:00

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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