Welsh-Speaking University Students – Flexible School Work That Fits Around Your Studies

Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas
Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time | Choose Your Availability Week by Week
Days: Monday–Friday | No Weekends
Pay: £120 a day with weekly pay via PAYE

Looking for work that fits around your university diary?

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker at university looking for flexible work that you can fit around your studies?

Welsh-medium and bilingual schools need Welsh-speaking cover every day — and we're looking for students who can step in and support schools when teachers are absent.

You can work one or two days a week around your lectures, or, when your timetable allows, book yourself up for 5 days a week.

You choose when you're available. We help fill your diary with school work.

No teaching qualification is required, and you don't need previous classroom experience.

As a Welsh-speaking Cover Supervisor, you'll support secondary schools across the Cardiff area by supervising classes and delivering pre-prepared lessons when the regular teacher is unavailable.

It's a great way to:

• Use your Welsh language skills every day.
• Earn money around your university studies.
• Gain valuable school and classroom experience.
• Work full-time or part-time, depending on your availability.
• Build experience if you're considering teaching, education, youth work or a career working with young people.

What could your week look like?

Got lectures Monday and Wednesday? Work Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Finished your university timetable for the week? Book yourself in for 5 days of school work.

Available all week? We can help keep you booked up Monday–Friday.

Your availability can change from week to week — that's the point.

What You'll Do

• Supervise classes when the usual teacher is absent.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons — no lesson planning required.
• Keep pupils engaged, focused and on task.
• Encourage positive behaviour and a good learning environment.
• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) where required.
• Maintain a safe and organised classroom.
• Provide feedback to school staff after lessons.

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in Welsh-speaking university students and graduates, but this role could also suit anyone with the right skills and availability.

You should have:

• Fluent Welsh language skills – essential.
• Confidence communicating with young people.
• A calm, approachable and reliable manner.
• The ability to manage a classroom and maintain positive behaviour.
• Flexibility to work in different schools.
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils and education.

No teaching qualification is needed.

Experience in coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or working with children is useful but not essential.

Perfect for University Students

This role could be ideal if you're:

• A Welsh-speaking university student looking for flexible work.
• Studying for a degree and want a job that works around your timetable.
• Looking for part-time work during term time.
• Available for full-time work during university holidays.
• Considering a PGCE or career in teaching.
• Looking to build experience working with young people.
• Simply looking for a way to earn money while using your Welsh.

What You'll Need

• Fluent Welsh speaking ability.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service — support available.
• EWC registration — guidance provided.
• Two professional references.
• Ability to travel to schools across the Cardiff area.

Why Choose This Role?

Flexible around university
Tell us when you're available and we'll help match you with school work.

Work as much or as little as you want
One day here and there, several days a week, or 5 days a week when you're free.

No teaching qualification required
You'll receive the materials and guidance you need.

Get paid to use your Welsh
Put your Welsh language skills to use in schools across Cardiff.

Build your CV
Gain valuable experience in schools while studying.

Free CPD training
Access training to help develop your skills and career.

Whether you want one day a week or five, tell us when you're available and we'll help find opportunities in Welsh-medium and bilingual schools across Cardiff - Click "Apply Now"!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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