School Tasking Ambassador (Law School students only)
Closing Date: 11/11/2026

The Law School is taking part in the successful national School Tasking initiative based on the popular Taskmaster TV series starring Alex Horne - Taskmaster TV. 

There are 20 Ambassador posts available and successful applicants will receive training on how to deliver the School Tasking sessions effectively.  The Law School also provides an employability training programme to support students to make the most of the skills they develop through School Tasking to help improve their graduate career prospects.  Students will be paid for the time involved in campus-based training sessions and primary-school based delivery of School Tasking classes.

• Attend School Tasking training sessions on campus over the Lent Term
•  Work in teams of four to deliver School Tasking sessions every fortnight in local primary schools over the Lent Term
•  Potentially be invited to attend the regional final and the national final for School Tasking with their primary school team in the Summer Term if their team makes it through the relevant heats.
•  Attend employability training sessions to harness the benefits of School Tasking for graduate career opportunities.  This may involve training from university staff and legal professionals, and professional networking opportunities both on and off campus.  This may take place in the Lent Term and/or the Summer Term.
  

To be eligible for the School Tasking Ambassador roles, you:

• Must be a current student (undergraduate or postgraduate) in the Law School (including LLB students on Joint Honours programmes)
• Must NOT have been employed as a School Tasking Ambassador previously

• I receive a Lancaster Bursary
• I am from a low-income background (ie household income of £30,000 or less)
• I was entitled to free school meals
• I am first in my family to progress into higher education
• I am from a racially minoritised group
• I am from a Gypsy, Roma, or Traveller (GRT) community
• I have a physical disability or physical long term health condition
• I have a long term mental health condition
• I am neurodivergent (eg I have an autism spectrum condition; I have attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); I have a specific learning difficulty (eg dyslexia or dyspraxia))
• I have been in care and/or I am estranged from my family
• I have caring responsibilities (other than for children)
• I am a student parent with children aged 16 or under
• I am a refugee or an asylum seeker
• I am from a military family
• I am a mature student (aged 21 or over at the beginning of my undergraduate degree)
  
  

  Candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria will then be assessed according to the following job-specific criteria:

  • A professional approach and commitment to both the training for, and delivery of, School Tasking sessions
  • A willingness to develop your own skills and values, and to respond constructively to feedback
  • A willingness to contribute effectively to a team, and to learn how to lead a team
  • A willingness to teach in a primary school classroom
  • Ability to present information in an accurate and appropriate format for primary school children aged 9-10
  You do not need previous experience to apply.  We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.  If you would like to speak to Tina before applying to discuss any questions or concerns, please contact her on [email protected].

• Widening participation students can access support with job applications from the marvellous Grow Your Future team - GROW Your Future, including advice on CVs, cover letters, and interviews
• • Guidance on writing an impressive CV
  • Guidance on writing an effective cover letter

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.