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Job Description

Welsh Translator - Educational Resources

Cryptic Creatures of the Creuddyn

Location: Conwy, North Wales
Project Type: Freelance / Fixed-Term Contract
Timeline: September – December 2025

 

Project Overview

Puzzle Junction, in partnership with Conwy County Borough Council, is delivering an imaginative and immersive schools project titled:


Cryptic Creatures of the Creuddyn.

The project aims to educate and inspire pupils across Conwy about the rare invertebrates of the limestone habitat on the Great Orme, through a dynamic in-school experience blending performance, interactive props, and environmental storytelling.

 

We are seeking a fluent Welsh translator to work alongside the project lead during the resource development phase, translating written content from English into clear, engaging Welsh for Key Stage 2 learners.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Translate a range of written educational materials, worksheets, activity guides, and background resources into Welsh

  • Work closely with the Puzzle Junction project lead to ensure translations align with the project tone, themes, and learning goals

  • Ensure all Welsh content is age-appropriate, curriculum-friendly, and accessible for learners aged 7–11

  • Review and edit draft translations to ensure clarity, cultural appropriateness, and consistency across the pack

  • Provide feedback on content development from a Welsh-medium perspective where relevant

 

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Native or fluent Welsh speaker with strong written skills

  • Experience translating educational content, ideally for primary-age learners

  • Familiarity with curriculum vocabulary and tone appropriate for Key Stage 2

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines

  • Comfortable working collaboratively with creative and educational teams

Desirable:

  • Experience in environmental, nature-based or science learning resources

  • Awareness of the cultural and linguistic context of North Wales

  • Prior work with schools, creative learning projects, or local authorities

 

Timeline

  • Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 28th August 2025

  • Interviews: Week commencing 1st September 2025

  • Translation and Resource Development Phase: September – October 2025

  • Final Submission of Welsh Resources: TBC

 

To Apply

Please send the following to eleanor@eaproductions.co.uk by 28th August 2025:

 

  • Your CV

  • A brief statement (max 300 words) outlining your experience and suitability for this role

  • Sample(s) of previous translation work (ideally for education or public audiences)

 

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