Welsh Language Education Officer

We are seeking a Welsh Language Education Officer who will play a vital role in developing Welsh Language and culture in settings and schools, leading immersion provision and promoting the benefits of a Welsh language education to increase the number of pupils in our Welsh medium schools. They will take a lead role in strengthening the work of the Welsh in Education Forum and delivering on the targets in the WESP and working in partnership with the Local Authority School Improvement Service to support the development of Welsh language skills and culture in schools to ensure they are ready to meet the requirements of the Welsh Language Bill in 2027.

Salary - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Salary would be pro rata if not working full time hours or 52 weeks per year; i.e. 37 hours per week / 32.5 per week for School Teachers.

Location

County Hall (Rhadyr - Usk), NP15 1GA, United Kingdom. This may change in the future if the service location needs to relocate. Relocation or disturbance expenses will not be paid if this happens.

DBS Check

Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to the following DBS check: Enhanced with Both Children/Adults Barred List Checks.

Welsh Language Assessment

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Recruitment Contact

Should you require any further information regarding this post, please contact: SHARON RANDALL-SMITH /