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:   

• 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.  
• Contribute to the Welsh Language Unit’s programme of ‘Informal Welsh’ learning events and participate 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, organising oral assessments, written exams, etc.  

What you’ll bring  

• 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. 

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:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ 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 – take a look on 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.

Contact us  

For more information about the role please contact Daniel Tiplady on dtiplady@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

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.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

School/Unit: Professional and Support

Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum pro rata
Full Time, Term Time, 35 weeks

You’ll lead the way by:  

• being responsible for the strategic planning and academic delivery of the University’s Welsh for Adults programmes for staff and students, ensuring high quality provision ranging from complete beginner programmes through to advanced programs
• producing and delivering specialised, high-level and intensive Welsh language programmes for academic and professional service staff that already have a good level of Welsh language skills to enable them to work through the medium of Welsh
• producing and delivering high level Welsh language academic support and language improvements programmes for students that already have a good level of Welsh language skills. 

What you’ll bring 

With knowledge and experience of producing and delivering Welsh for adults programmes across many levels, you will bring your expertise in this field into a University that is committed to offering Welsh for Adults programmes to as many of its staff and students as possible. Your strategic vision, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills will allow you to manage the University’s Welsh For Adults function and grow this provision in line with the University’s strategic aims for Welsh medium provision and services.

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:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on 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.

Contact us 

For more information about the role please contact Daniel Tiplady, Head of Welsh, dtiplady@cardiffmet.ac.uk or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.  

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.

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

School/Unit: Professional and Support

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum