Welsh medium Supply teacher

Here is the updated job description tailored for a Welsh Medium Teacher role in Swansea.

Job Title: Qualified Welsh Medium Teacher (Athrawon Cyfrwng Cymraeg) – Swansea

Location: Swansea (Welsh Medium Primary & Secondary Schools) Salary: Competitive daily rates (Paid weekly via PAYE) Contract: Temporary, Long-term, and Flexible Supply options

About Vetro Education

Vetro Education is an award-winning, Welsh Government Approved Framework Agency. We are dedicated to providing high-quality bilingual staffing solutions to schools across Swansea and West Wales. We are proud to support the Cymraeg 2050 strategy by supplying outstanding Welsh-speaking staff to our partner schools.

The Opportunities

Due to an increase in demand for the 2026 academic year, we are actively seeking fluent Welsh-speaking Teachers for roles within Welsh Medium Mainstream and ALN settings. We have vacancies in:

• Primary (Cynradd): Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 Class Teachers delivering the curriculum through the medium of Welsh.

• Secondary (Uwchradd): Subject specialists (Maths, Science, Cymraeg, Humanities, etc.) capable of teaching their subject entirely in Welsh.

• ALN Provisions: Teachers with experience supporting pupils with additional needs in a Welsh-medium environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Welsh Medium Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lessons entirely through the medium of Welsh, ensuring high standards of literacy and oracy.

• Curriculum: Teach in line with the Curriculum for Wales, promoting the Welsh language and culture (Cymreictod).

• Assessment: Assess pupil progress and provide feedback in Welsh.

• Language Promotion: Support the school’s Siarter Iaith targets to encourage social use of Welsh among pupils.

• Collaboration: Work effectively with support staff and parents, communicating fluently in Welsh.

Requirements

• Language: Fluent Welsh speaker (Written & Spoken) is essential.

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential (PGCE, BEd, or equivalent).

• Experience: Experience teaching within a Welsh medium or bilingual setting.

• Registration: Must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) as a School Teacher.

• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Vetro can assist with a new application if required).

Benefits of Working with Vetro

• Compliance & Trust: We are an NPS Approved Framework provider for Wales.

• Competitive Pay: Weekly pay via PAYE with no payroll or umbrella company charges.

• Flexibility: Manage your work-life balance through our dedicated Vetro Mobile App.

• Professional Development: Access to free accredited CPD training and Safeguarding courses.

• Support: A dedicated consultant with local knowledge of Swansea's Welsh Medium schools.

• Incentives: Entry into our "Golden Ticket" prize draw for all working staff.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate Welsh speaker looking for a rewarding teaching role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. A member of our Swansea team will contact shortlisted candidates to discuss the registration process.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.