Athrawes Trochi - Cyfnod Mamolaeth

Salary: PRC-URC / MPR - UPR

Maternity Leave cover

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to work in the Welsh department within the Education Portfolio. You will work within the values and strategic aims of Wrexham County Borough Council. You will contribute to the work of the Welsh Advisory Service, supporting the local authority and its schools to strengthen the teaching and learning of Welsh.

• Teach late‑comes/new speakers to Welsh having responsibility for their tuition and immersion
• Support Welsh language development and school improvement to ensure high‑quality education for every learner
• Help create a positive, supportive and ambitious context for all schools in Wrexham
• Provide effective advice, support and training to schools
• Further develop the authority's provision for learners who are new to the Welsh language, mainly within the county's Welsh‑medium primary schools
• Ensure high‑quality immersion experiences for learners new to Welsh‑medium education
• Support schools to secure strong progress and outcomes for learners new to the Welsh language

• Support the Welsh Education Transformation Manager with delivery of the Council's Welsh in Education Strategic Plan and any related national strategies, including Cymraeg 2050
• Work in partnership with Wrexham schools to provide advice and support on Welsh immersion teaching and learning, in line with statutory requirements and policies
• Contribute to the development and delivery of continuous professional learning on language learning methodology, including professional learning networks, to improve provision and raise standards
• Support the design and delivery of specific programs with pupils with their prioritised needs
• Maintain and develop subject expertise by researching current resources, methodologies and digital tools for learning and teaching Welsh
• Strengthen continuity and progression of language across phases through effective transition arrangements
• Support schools to plan structured Welsh language development for these pupils and to share effective practice in teaching, learning and assessment
• Collaborate with colleagues at county, regional and national levels through relevant working groups and consultation activities
• Attend team meetings, share best practice, and report on completed work in a timely and accurate manner
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional learning and carry out any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role

• The role includes working with teachers in the classroom and contributing to and leading professional learning to develop all aspects of language
• The nature of the work may require the post holder to work outside normal working hours at times
• The post holder may occasionally be required to attend training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required for their own development and the needs of the service
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

• Business insurance car user status in line with Council policy
• Expenses paid in accordance with local terms of service

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.