37 hours per week
Help us make the Welsh language, equality, diversity and inclusion central to every learner and colleague’s experience.
Coleg Gwent serves more than 7,000 full time learners across South East Wales. We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative leader to lead our Welsh Language and Equality teams and turn an ambitious vision for bilingualism and inclusion into meaningful, measurable improvements.
The opportunity
• Lead the development and delivery of college-wide Welsh language and equality, diversity and inclusion strategies.
• Increase meaningful Welsh-medium and bilingual learning opportunities, helping staff embed Welsh language, culture and heritage into teaching and everyday college life.
• Ensure compliance with Welsh Language Standards and support the College in meeting its Equality Act 2010 duties.
• Lead, support and develop teams; strengthen professional learning; and build effective partnerships with learners, colleagues and external organisations.
• Use learner voice, performance measures and quality improvement to demonstrate positive impact across all campuses.
About you
You will bring a proven record of successful leadership in a cross-college or curriculum role, experience of leading teams, and a strong understanding of quality improvement, teaching and learning and Welsh Language Standards. You will be passionate about Welsh language development and equality, diversity and inclusion, with the ability to engage others and deliver change. The person specification also includes a relevant honours degree, a recognised teaching qualification and the ability to speak Welsh to Level 5.
Make a difference
If you can inspire colleagues, champion Welsh culture and create an environment where everyone feels respected, represented and able to succeed, we would welcome your application.
For full details and to apply, please refer to the accompanying candidate pack and the College’s recruitment process.
The ability to use the Welsh language at basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Requirements & Compliance
• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.
Staff Wellbeing
We provide comprehensive health support, including:
• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.
Closing Date: 22/11/26
Interview Date: 08/12/26