Summer School Ambassador (DBS)

Reference
1080138

Branch
University of Warwick

Start date
10/07/2024

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
On a rota basis over the programme, including 2 training days

Dress code
Uniform Provided

Rate of pay
£12.00

Holiday rate
£1.45

Role

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE VIA UNITEMPS, APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE USING THE FORM HERE: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/summer-with-warwick/pre-university-summer-school/ambassadorrecruitment/

Introduction

The Warwick Pre-University Summer School is a 10 day residential programme for 16-17 year olds who are interested in attending University. Students will attend taster sessions with Warwick lecturers in one of three course areas (Economics and Finance, Science and Engineering or Social Science) and will also take part in personal development sessions. Alongside the academic and skills programme, students will also take part in a fun and engaging social and cultural programme.

Summer School Ambassadors are required to support the 10 day Pre-University Summer School for 16-17 year olds. Ambassadors will work in person for the full 10 days and stay on campus residentially in Sherbourne Halls of Residence. Summer School Ambassadors will take primary responsibility for students on the programme and ensure safeguarding and welfare of minors is adhered to at all times.

Ambassadors will also create a welcoming and inclusive environment, encourage active participation in the programme and enhance the student experience by sharing their own University experiences and organising and leading evening activities. It is essential that you are able to communicate well and work efficiently as part of a team for the role. As the programme is very fast paced, you will also need plenty of enthusiasm, energy and stamina and the ability to take the initiative and think on your feet. There are 34 Summer School Ambassador positions available.

Location

University of Warwick campus. This is a residential programme, therefore you will be required to live in Sherbourne Halls of Residence for the duration of the role.

Dates and Hours

Programme: 10 days (Tuesday 16th July – Friday 26th July)

Training: 2 paid training days (Wednesday 10th July (online) and Monday 15th July (face to face).

Accommodation: You will move into the Halls of Residence on Monday 15th July.

You must be available for the entirety of the programme and the training days. You must be in the UK for both training days including the online training day. If your graduation is likely to fall between these dates, please let us know in your application. We can only guarantee time off for your graduation if you let us know this at application stage.

Staffing

The Summer Schools Programme team will be assisted by 32 Summer School Ambassadors, 6 Lead Summer School Ambassadors and 2 Night Duty Managers, all of whom are University of Warwick students.

Accommodation and Board

Your accommodation will be in halls of residence on the University of Warwick campus. Each staff member will have their own single, ensuite room. Meals will be provided on a full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Vouchers will be provided for lunch when on campus.

Duties and responsibilities

• Be a positive role model and lead by example at all times during the programme
• Represent Warwick professionally as a member of staff and an employee of the University and adhere to the staff code of conduct
• Adhere to safeguarding laws and best practice and help your fellow ambassadors do likewise
• Take charge of an assigned group of Pre-University Summer School students (no more than 12 students per group) for the duration of the Summer School
• Take responsibility for your group of students in particular during mealtimes, in the evenings, free time and during social trips, including staying in your flat overnight in Halls of Residences for the whole of each night. You are not on call during overnight hours, however you must still follow the health and safety requirements of the Summer School during this time
• Provide extra support to students within the group who may have additional needs
• Monitor behaviour and ensure the code of conduct is adhered to at all times by students
• Support in the running of sessions, trips and social events at various stages during the Summer School
• Arrange games/activities to keep students occupied during social time on campus
• Engage with the students and talk through your experiences of applying to university, student life and your career aspirations
• Encourage students to achieve their full potential and actively participate in the Summer School
• Report any incidents that occur to a Lead Summer School Ambassador immediately; this includes incidents involving other ambassadors in addition to the students
• Assist the Summer School Programme team with general duties and tasks and with the arrangements for social time activities and other logistics
• Work closely with and communicate effectively with the Lead Summer School Ambassadors and the Summer School Programme team

Skills and experience

1. You are a current undergraduate or postgraduate Warwick student
2. You are currently, or have been, a Student Ambassador, or undertaken mentoring either at Warwick or elsewhere
3. You have worked with young people before and understand the safeguarding challenges when working with minors
4. You have experience of working on a residential programme, either at Warwick or in a similar environment
5. You have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment and follow instructions fully
6. You can show evidence of team working skills, resilience and taking the initiative
7. You have highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, particularly younger people
8. You have the ability to deal with issues calmly and effectively, knowing when to escalate and to whom
9. You will be able to work independently with limited instructions and demonstrate flexibility
10. You are enthusiastic and willing to join in with activities and events and support others
11. You have a positive outlook and a mature approach to working with others and solving problems
12. You are reliable, fully committed and able to act as a role model to set standards of expected behaviour

Location
On campus and off campus when on organised trips that form part of the Pre-University Summer School programme.

Additional information
Start and end date - Tuesday 16 July - Friday 26 July 2024 with training on Wednesday 10 July 2024 (online) and Monday 15 July 2024 (Face to face).

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