Job Number
BU04161
School/Department
School of Arts and Humanities
Grade
7
Salary Information
Grade 7: £38,784 - £46,049 p.a.
Contract Duration
January 2027 – July 2028
Responsible to
Head of School
Closing Date
10-11-2026
Applications are invited for the above fixed term ( January 2027 – July 2028) full time post working in the School of Arts and Humanities.
Duties will include contributing to the teaching, promotion and wider dissemination of Galician language, literature and culture within Bangor University, supporting the international development of Galician studies in higher education. The postholder will also be expected to undertake some Spanish tutoring as part of this role. As a Language Tutor, teaching activities will be defined by core academic staff although the postholder will have the autonomy to develop and prepare supplementary teaching materials as required.
Candidates should be educated to a PhD standard (or equivalent) and have previous experience of working as a language Tutor.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence on the 4th of January 2027.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post, as the postholder will be required to support delivery as part of the School’s commitment to the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
This post may be subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk.
However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application
forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: 10th November, 2026.
Interviews will be held on 16th November, 2026.
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting the Head of School, Ruth McElory ruth.mcelroy@bangor.ac.uk
Committed To Equal Opportunities.
Overview
Bangor University’s School of Arts and Humanities is part of the College of Arts and Humanities and brings together a diverse range of disciplines, fostering excellence in teaching, research and cultural engagement. Within a vibrant, multilingual environment in North Wales, the School promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and international connections. The post will contribute to the School’s teaching and research activities through the promotion of Galician language, literature and contemporary culture.
Purpose of the Job
The postholder will contribute to the teaching, promotion and wider dissemination of Galician language, literature and culture within Bangor University, supporting the international development of Galician studies in higher education. The postholder will also support the teaching of Spanish language and Culture as part of a series of modules developed by Bangor University lecturers As a Language Tutor, teaching activities will be defined by core academic staff although the postholder will have the autonomy to develop and prepare supplementary teaching materials as required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Contribute to the teaching of the Galician language, literature and culture within the University’s academic programmes, in accordance with the agreed curriculum and the requirements of the School. Teaching activities will be defined by core academic staff although the postholder will have the autonomy to develop and prepare supplementary teaching materials as required.
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Contribute to the teaching of established Spanish cultural modules in co-ordination with Bangor University lecturers.
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Lead seminars/tutorials without the direct involvement of academic staff.
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Promote awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Galician language and its literary and cultural heritage within the University and its wider community.
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Deliver a series of lectures prepared by an academic member of staff, as part of a module or short course organised by the academic member of staff.
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Conduct teaching and learning related administrative tasks in the school, where the aims of the task are defined.
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Provide marking assistance in accordance with agreed marking rubrics from the academic member of staff.
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Organising and administering, and communicating with students in relation to, module seminar content on Blackboard.
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Advising students on assignment tasks.
Administrative and Wider Contribution duties can include:
- To contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
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The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
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The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
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Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
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The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
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The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- A PhD in a relevant subject area.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Experience tutoring Galician language, literature and culture.
- Experience of supporting the preparation of educational materials and organising activities to promote Galician language and culture.
- Ability to tutor in Spanish as part of established modules.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience of group teaching.
- Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
Other
Essential
- The ability to speak Welsh confidently to carry out certain tasks is essential for this post e.g speaking to staff and students, answering phone calls, dealing with urgent enquiries in Welsh.
General
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
Disclosure & Barring Service
This post may be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.
Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.