Tutor DCABA

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

About The Role

Please note that this is a post whereby the ability to work fluently through the medium of Welsh and to a high standard is a key requirement, and that applications therefore need to be submitted in Welsh.

This is a fixed-term, full-time role until 31/07/2026

An opportunity for a Tutor to join the Learn Welsh - Swansea Bay Region (DCABA) which provides Welsh lessons for adults in the counties of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

The role offers a great opportunity for those who are keen to contribute to the prosperity of the Welsh language within the Swansea Bay region and beyond by developing new speakers. This role requires delivery of high-quality teaching and a commitment to ensuring an excellent learning experience for students. Among the duties, full details are in the Job Description, are:

• prepare and deliver 20 – 22 hours a week of lessons (online and face-to-face) across a range of courses and levels as required, assessing learners' work and skills together with providing constructive, consistent and timely feedback;
• be available to teach in the evenings (at least two nights a week) and occasionally at weekends - in accordance with the requirements of the audience and the nature of the sector,
• work constructively and conscientiously towards improving the quality of the provision positively influencing learners' experiences and ensuring an improvement in completion rates and annual progression rates,
• assist in providing and supporting a programme of 'Learner Support' activities, and assist with promotion of the provision and recruitment to courses 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 3 - Fluently. The role holder will be able to conduct a fluent conversation in Welsh on a work-related matter and write original Welsh material with confidence.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Interview Dates: 18 - 21 July 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Iestyn Llwyd i.llwyd@abertawe.ac.uk
• Gwenno Ffrancon g.ffrancon@abertawe.ac.uk

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