UNDEB BANGOR
Course Reps Trainers Recruitment Pack
www.undebbangor.com/jobs
WELCOME
We’re looking to recruit Student Staff to work at Undeb Bangor and we’d like you to consider applying.
Welcome to the Undeb Bangor student staff recruitment pack, the start of what will hopefully be an exciting journey for you. We are offering exciting opportunities for you to work for Undeb Bangor (Bangor University Students' Union) which will help you gain valuable skills and experience along with paid employment.
Undeb Bangor is a successful, vibrant and exciting organisation, and students are at the heart of everything that we do – you ’ re why we exist. We aim to both represent and provide services for our students; by working with us you would be helping to achieve that goal. As an organisation we want an environment that is fun, professional and provides a great service for our members. If you think you can play a role in this and can make a contribution, please send us your application.
Closing Date: 12.00 noon, Monday 14th August
Applications won't be accepted after this date
Hourly Rate of Pay:
You will be paid the Real Living Wage which is currently £10.90 per hour. In addition to this you will receive an hourly holiday allowance of 12 07% bringing your total hourly rate to £12.22, you will therefore not be paid for any annual leave days that you may take Should you work a 9-5 shift, you will be expected to take a lunch break of 45 minutes and this will be deducted from your salary regardless of whether you take the break or not. These job descriptions are a guide to the work you will initially be expected to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances
COURSE REP TRAINERSJOB DESCRIPTION (BILINGUAL TRAINERS & ENGLISH TRAINERS)
2023/24
The aim of the programme is to
1.Empower and upskill a team of students to become student trainers.
2.Develop course rep training to be more relatable to recruited reps, helping them feel more at ease and empowered within their role.
3.Support in reducing staff pressure during welcome period and first term.
4.Create more paid student roles to aid in the cost of living crisis.
JOB DESCRIPTION
To support in the delivery of Undeb Bangors training offer and deliver course representative (course reps) training to student cohorts during intake periods throughout the year as needed. This will predominantly be October with the potential for re-freshers training and mid-year intakes.
You will:
Work up to 30 hours to develop your skills, deliver up to 6 training sessions over 3 afternoons, and take part in reporting measures following training students. Attend essential training before the beginning of the term to develop your skills and become familiar with and confident with the training program.
Work alongside a team of student trainers to deliver training to course reps in pairs, across disciplines, levels, and mode of study, throughout the academic year as needed.
Deliver training to students in Welsh and English (bilingual trainers)
Deliver training to students in English (English trainers)
Embed the importance of student representation to course reps to enhance the delivery of training.
Work harmoniously with university and union staff and student leaders to deliver training.
Prep your training session in advance and arrive at each session – if in person – at least 20 minutes before it is due to start and ensuring the space you have used is how it was found
Report to the Student Voice Team with any complaints or re-emerging themes of concern or thought
Sign-post students to the relevant department as necessary (mental health services, money support) if issues arise in training or if reps contact you outside of training
Uphold Students’ Union policies and ideals to ensure that equality and diversity in at the forefront of your work
Ensure all activities are accessible and students with disabilities, learning difficulties, or special requirements are supported.
Take part in insight activities with the Students’ Union to develop the role of Course Rep Trainer.
The specifics Essential
Up to 10 hours training split between sessions and days
12 - 15 hours of course rep training, preparation for training, and brief updates for the Students’ Union during first term, predominantly October/November depending on your availability
5-10 hours of training, preparation, and brief updates for the Students’ Union in the second term for smaller intake periods
Desirable
Opportunity for other work throughout the year
Applicant Criteria
Able to deliver training to students in the medium of English (Welsh is desirable) for this role (Applications from Bilingual trainers would be welcomed)
Experience of being a Course Rep, or other representative role at Undeb Bangor or other University, college or association is desirable but not essential. Experience of being in a leadership role desirable.
Able to confidently present and speak to large groups of people and present training clearly and with understanding, both online and in person Training included
Able to attend training on 5th September.
Able to attend the Course Rep Training days on the afternoons of:
4th October
11th October
18th October
If you have difficulties with these dates, please get in touch with frances.hollins@undebbangor.com
Able to deal with sensitive situations appropriately. Training is included but willingness and capacity to participate is essential
Perks of the role
A Real Living Wage employer (£10.90 hourly rate)
Personal and professional development
Training and networking opportunities
Paid, flexible work on the national living wage
Work alongside experienced staff and discover learning opportunities within the education sector.
HOW TO APPLY
Applying for a job is very easy Follow the instructions and fill in the application form o www.UndebBangor.com/jobs
THE LEGAL STUFF
All positions are subject to the applicants ensuring they are available to attend interviews, induction sessions and training days.
Successful applicants will need to submit proof of eligibility to work in the UK before being employed. The document submitted will be photocopied and kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. This is done after an offer of employment has been made.
DATA PROTECTION
We are committed to data protection and it is important to know what happens with your data when you apply for a job. This means that we will only use the information you provide for the purposes of developing your application (or to fulfill legal or regulatory requirements if necessary)
Closing Date: 12.00 noon, Monday 14th August
Applications won't be accepted after this date
