Essential
- A current undergraduate or postgraduate student at Lancaster University.
- A clear and appropriate rationale for applying for this role.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to express information and ideas in a clear manner.
- Be reliable, trustworthy and honest.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team whilst also having a strong initiative.
- Have a friendly and positive approach to work.
Desirable
- Studying in the School of Mathematical Sciences, on either a scheme administered by this department or a joint scheme to which this department contributes.
- Knowledge of the topics taught in A-level Mathematics.
- Experience of helping younger students understand difficult mathematical concepts.
- Experience of speaking in front of an audience.
- Experience of working with young people.
- Experience of service as a student ambassador at Lancaster.
Successful candidates will be asked to undergo an enhanced DBS check, if they have not undertaken one of these in the last three years and do not subscribe to the DBS update service. Appointment is conditional on confirming a satisfactory enhanced DBS check within the last three years.
The approximate hours will be:
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Monday 1pm to 9pm;
- Tuesday 9am to 9pm;
- Wednesday 9am to 9pm; and
- Thursday 9am to 3pm.
Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Self-motivation
- Teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.
Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand.
Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.