Job Reference: JO0000001709
Job Duration: Until 31/03/24
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Welsh Language Coordinator
Home Based (Travel required)
£26,000 per annum
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2024 (extension possible if funding available)
Work Wales are working with a UK charity organisation to recruit a Welsh language Coordinator to support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills.
Aboutthe Organisation
The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work inpartnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government, and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.
The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposedto discrimination in society.
The Role
Targets are agreed annually between the Welsh Government and charity partners. You will co-ordinate the charity's Welsh language project, encourage Members to embark onto the online self-learning course,and provide ongoing support to practitioners on increasing their use of the Welsh language.
Main Duties
* To establish and manage robust procedures and systems to support the co- ordination, delivery and monitoring of the Welsh Language project
* Identify settings and recruitment of practitioners for the delivery of training courses
* Promote the development ofWelsh language skills by providing information on the online self-learning course, encouraging practitioners to sign up for thetraining
* Provide support to practitioners to ensure learning from the training is implemented in the workplace
* Development of resources to ensure training influences practice
* Delivery of live interaction sessions with practitioners and other partners
* Collection of data, monitoring and tracking the progress of participants
* Provide regular written reports identifying progress against targets
* Systematically gather and record sector intelligence and research
* Carry out visits within member settings in North Wales to identify settings which may want to transition to Bilingual or Welsh medium status.About You
To be successful in the role you will need the following skills and experience:
* Effective communicationskills - fluent in both English and Welsh
* Knowledge of the benefits and value of the Welsh language in the early years sector
* Experience of using a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office/ Excel
* Excellent administrative skills withattention to detail
* Able to build relationships easily and communicate at all levels, including the ability to use languageand other communication skills that very young children can understand and relate to
* Enthusiasm for quality early years, childcare and play work opportunities
* Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
* An enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised, team worker and networker
* Ability to work independently and use their own initiative
* Ability to organise and prioritise work with a minimum of supervision
Benefits
* 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with serviceincrements) plus 8 bank holiday,
* Personal Pension Scheme,
* Healthcare Cash Plan,
* Online Discount Scheme,
* Employee Assistance Programme,
* Staff Awards Scheme,
* Company Sick Pay Scheme,
* Flexible working patterns
Relevant experience considered in areas such as Welsh Language Support Officer, Welsh Speaking Project Manager, Welsh Speaking LSA, Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant, Welsh Translator, Teacher of Welsh, etc.
In order to fulfil this role, you must have the use of your own transport and the ability to travel as needed.
To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
For furtherinformation, please contact Ryan Jones on 01792 477340, or email
Industry: Education and Training
Salary: Up to £26000.00 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Contract
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Contact Name: Ryan Jones
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