Welsh for Adults & Language Skills Tutor

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 Tutor 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, the tutor 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.

• Collaborating with other tutors to plan and deliver learn Welsh programmes to specific cohorts of students.
• Developing staff and students’ Welsh language skills for use in the workplace and beyond.
• Contributing to the Welsh Language Unit’s programme of ‘Informal Welsh’ learning events and participating in the team’s ongoing professional development activities.
• Coordinating the Welsh Language Skills Certificate arrangements at the University: promoting the certificate, registering candidates, organising preparation sessions, oral assessments, written exams, etc.

• Fluency in Welsh and English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff and students.
• Experience of teaching Welsh for adults programmes and supporting individuals in their Welsh language learning journey.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Welsh grammar.
• Good IT skills, particularly in relation to the creation and delivery of teaching resources.
• The ability to deliver Welsh for Adults programmes through e‑learning methods.

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 is readily available, supporting you with your career development.

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 year’s service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro‑rata if part‑time).
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family‑friendly policies – see our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

For more information about the role please contact Daniel Tiplady at

All applications must be submitted online. The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; please use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.