Start date: 14/09/2026
Are you passionate about the Welsh language and want to help achieve the goal of a million speakers by 2050? We’re looking for a Welsh for Adults and Language Skills Tutors to deliver Welsh for Adults programmes to staff and students, along with preparing students to undertake the Coleg Cymraeg’s Welsh Language Skills Certificate. Based in Cardiff, tutors will work across both Llandaf and Cyncoed campuses to deliver courses from Entry to Proficiency level and will play a vital role in equipping students with Welsh language skills for the workplace. You will work as part of the University’s Welsh Language Unit, which leads on the development and growth of Welsh medium provision and services for students, staff and the public across the University.
You’ll inspire and contribute by:
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Collaborating with other tutors to plan and deliver learn Welsh programmes to specific cohorts of students.
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Developing staff and students’ Welsh language skills for use in the workplace and beyond.
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Contribute to the Welsh Language Unit’s programme of ‘Informal Welsh’ learning events and participate in the team’s ongoing professional development activities.
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Coordinating the Welsh Language Skills Certificate arrangements at the University: promoting the certificate, registering candidates, organising preparation sessions, organising oral assessments, written exams, etc.
What you’ll bring
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Fluency in Welsh and English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff and students.
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Experience of teaching Welsh for adults programmes and supporting individuals in their Welsh language learning journey.
- A comprehensive knowledge of Welsh grammar.
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Good IT skills, particularly in relation to the creation and delivery of teaching resources.
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The ability to deliver Welsh for Adults programmes through e-learning methods.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
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Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
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Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
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Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
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Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
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Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
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Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Daniel Tiplady on [email protected].
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
