About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3568
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only
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Contract end date:
31 August 2028
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Location:
Carmarthenshire
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Grade:
School Teachers
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Salary:
£33,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)
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If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£24.72 – £30.04
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Contract Hours
32hrs 30 minutes
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Come and join our team
Welsh in Education Service
Required by 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
Welsh and Bilingualism Development Teacher (Secondment)
Salary: M2 – U3
Two‑Year Secondment from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 or Fixed‑Term Contract
An Exciting Opportunity to Join our Welsh in Education Service
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by supporting the delivery of one of the Council’s key priorities.
Are you an excellent teacher who is passionate about raising standards in Welsh?
Can you inspire learners of all ages to move confidently along the language continuum?
Are you eager to play a key role in developing Welsh‑medium and bilingual education across our local authority?
The Role
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking an excellent, inspirational, creative and dedicated practitioner to join our Welsh in Education Service on secondment.
This is an exciting time for the service as we continue to increase our capacity, further develop immersion provision over time, and build an additional immersion centre.
The postholder will ensure effective language acquisition by supporting smooth transition from primary to Welsh‑medium secondary education, providing high‑quality immersion and/or language support (Gloywi Iaith) provision for specific groups of learners within secondary schools.
The individual will be expected to work closely with primary schools to identify pupils who may benefit from additional language support, and to continue providing this support as they transition into secondary education.
The teacher will teach in designated secondary schools across Carmarthenshire, as well as coordinate immersion/language support provision delivered internally by staff in other secondary schools.
We are looking for a practitioner with successful experience of teaching Welsh effectively in Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3, a creative, inspiring and innovative teacher who can motivate learners, adapt teaching to meet their needs, and secure strong progress.
The postholder will also:
Work closely with school leaders, teachers and teaching assistants
Work in partnership with colleagues in immersion centres
Ensure excellent and equitable secondary immersion and language improvement provision for all learners
A strong understanding of language‑acquisition methodology, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), neurodiversity and trauma‑informed approaches is essential for this role.
We expect high standards of teaching, a strong commitment to learner well-being, and the ability to work effectively as part of an ambitious and professional team.
What our learners want
A teacher who listens and treats us with respect
Someone who helps us feel safe, confident and ready to try new things
Interesting, creative and inspiring lessons that help us make progress
A teacher who encourages and supports us when things are difficult
Someone who helps us feel part of a team and celebrates our successes
What we can offer
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of learners
A supportive and collaborative working environment with a passionate and dedicated professional team
Excellent professional development opportunities, including specialist training in immersion and language acquisition
Valuable system‑level experience within a local authority
A culture that values staff well-being, collaboration and the sharing of good practice
Are you ready to join us
If you are ready for a challenge, innovative, and passionate about Welsh language acquisition, we want to hear from you.
For an informal conversation, you are warmly invited to contact Chris Newcombe (
[email protected])
Closing Date: Monday, 31st August 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Lesson Observation: Tuesday, 8th September 2026
Interview: Wednesday, 9th September 2026
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Job Description:
Proffil Swydd - Athro-Athrawes Datblygu'r Gymraeg a Dwyieithrwydd.pdf – 212KB Opens in a new window
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Expected date of interview:
9 September 2026
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
31/08/2026, 12:00
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Anonymous Recruitment
We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.
All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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