At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Welsh-medium education and enhance opportunities for diverse students.
- Company: Cardiff University, the largest university in Wales, located in a vibrant capital city.
- Benefits: 40 days annual leave, pension scheme, flexible working, and professional development.
- Other info: Exciting challenges and excellent career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in promoting Welsh language education and support diverse learners.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with a passion for bilingual education.
The predicted salary is between 28031 - 31236 £ per year.
The College of Biomedical and Life Sciences is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to support Welsh-medium provision within the College. The role will support the delivery and enhancement of Welsh medium provision and opportunities across Schools and programmes within the College.
The post holder will work with the Welsh Language Education Manager and key stakeholders within the College and the University to support the enhancement and implementation of Welsh medium opportunities for a range of students from different linguistic backgrounds, developing provision for fluent, non-fluent and new speakers, linked to the University’s wider strategy and Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Welsh Medium targets for conversion of students to Welsh medium provision.
The role will support Welsh language and bilingual provision, opportunities and activities and will provide comprehensive professional administrative support and guidance for students, staff and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will take responsibility for specific areas of work, leading and guiding others in delivering these, and ensuring that students, academic colleagues and partners receive a high-quality experience.
This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, which means that as well as working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.
As the largest university in Wales and a major employer, with over 7,000 members of staff, we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We offer you the chance to work bilingually in a vibrant organisation, with excellent benefits and opportunities for progression.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week) available immediately and is a fixed term post for 3 years. Salary: 28,031 - 31,236 per annum (Grade 4). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Angharad Kearse.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities.
In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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