About Us
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.
The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.
The Role
We are looking to appoint two Welsh Language Coaches to support learners across our vocational learning areas. You will support Welsh-speaking learners through individual and group sessions, working closely with teaching staff and Learning Area Managers to promote and develop the use of Welsh across the College.
The successful candidates will work within one of the following curriculum areas:
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Health & Social Care, Childcare, Public Services and Sport
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Visual Arts, Creative Industries and Business
Please state in your personal statement your preferred learning area.
Both roles are:
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Full time (37 hours per week)
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Term time (40 weeks per year)
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Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
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£13.72 - £14.94 per hour (£23,026 - £25,067 per annum)
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Across all of our Swansea campuses
Key Responsibilities
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Support learners with concerns about moving from Welsh-medium education, motivation and learning bilingually, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
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Hold focused one-to-one sessions with Welsh speaking learners to understand their Welsh language, academic and support needs, and provide appropriate advice, guidance, resources and opportunities.
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Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality group sessions that help learners develop skills and knowledge beyond their qualification, encourage active participation and support their bilingual learning journey.
About You
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Fluent Welsh speaker - minimum B2/Advanced (see competency framework attached).
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Confidence and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of audiences (including young people, parents/carers, external organisations, academic staff), and deliver engaging presentations.
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Experience of promoting the Welsh language and mentoring young people.
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Ability to be proactive, resourceful and use own initiative
Benefits
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28 days (pro rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
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Local Government Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 21% in 2025)
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2 staff wellbeing days per year
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Discounted study opportunities on College courses
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More benefits: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing
Support with your application
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Further information
This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.
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- Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).
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The Full-Time Equivalent Salary for this post is £26,476 - £28,822 per annum
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
Welsh Language
To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Safeguarding
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:
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Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50)
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Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).
