Immersion Education Supporting Teacher

Salary: Teacher's Pay Scale MPS-UPS (STPC) Work base: Canolfan Iaith, Dolgarrog/Schools We wish to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to work within the Welsh language immersion provision in Conwy. The Welsh language service, which sits within the Education Improvement Service, is committed to providing high quality education and support to pupils who have arrived at Welsh schools from a non-Welsh background and need to be immersed in the language within the Centre. We seek a highly motivated individual who has experience of immersing new pupils in the language, who has particular experience of leading aspects of literacy within their school and who is comfortable planning the Curriculum for Wales, to be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring strong linguistic support so that our immersion learners become fluent Welsh speakers in their schools and local and wider societies. The main role of the candidate will be to support the learners in the term prior to arrival at the centre and the following term, supporting the home school teacher to be able to support the pupil within his or her natural classroom by supporting the planning and provision. Collaboration is an essential part of this role and the successful candidate is expected to develop internal working relationships with pupils and staff, as well as external partnerships with schools, and a wide range of professionals within immersive education networks. We need a candidate who can also support the learning within the centre at times, model immersive education within our schools and be able to promote and support the Welsh ethos and culture in our schools. We are open to consider a secondment with the agreement of the headteacher and governors. Due to the nature of the work, the post is subject to a satisfactory check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. I.t is a requirement that successful candidate will need to register with the Education Workforce Council prior to commencing employment. Manager details for informal discussion: John Paul Jones, Senior Education Improvement Service Officer 01492 574604 john.paul.jones@conwy.gov.uk Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you. Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification). We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd. #J-18808-Ljbffr