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Tutor in Welsh

Swansea University - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Swansea
Salary: £34,132 to £38,249 per annum
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 7th July 2025
Closes: 23rd July 2025
Job Ref: SU01054

About The Role

This is a part-time position of 28 hours a week.

We are seeking a enthusiastic Tutor in Welsh to contribute to the delivery of undergraduate teaching within the BA Welsh (First and Second Language) programmes at Swansea University.

This is a permanent post but for term time only, working between 1st September and Mid-June each year. (The post is paid all year round, with 12 monthly payments totalling 0.8FTE). This post will commence 1st September 2025.

The role is ideally suited to individuals with a passion for teaching language, literature, and cultural studies.

The post holder will support the development of students’ written and spoken Welsh through small-group seminars, workshops, and one-to-one sessions. The successful candidates will work closely with academic staff to deliver language modules, literature tutorials, and cultural discussions, ensuring students receive an engaging and supportive learning experience. Additionally, the role holder will be expected to contribute to recruitment efforts and undertake administrative roles within the subject team.

Key responsibilities include preparing and delivering seminar content, providing formative feedback, assessing coursework, and participating in academic support activities such as office hours and revision sessions. The role may also involve contributing to the development of teaching materials and assessments.

These are rewarding opportunities to contribute to a vibrant and inclusive academic community that values the Welsh language and culture. The role offers valuable teaching experience and the chance to inspire the next generation of Welsh speakers, writers, and cultural contributors.

Your main work will be teaching and assisting with associated administration, but you are warmly invited to become part of the Department’s lively research culture.

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.

The ability to speak and write fluently in Welsh is essential for this role.

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