The opportunity
Please note that this opportunity is restricted to current Cardiff School of Technologies (CST) students and/or those who are in the final year of study and planning on enrolling on a further programme with the Cardiff School of Technologies.
Student Coaches are an essential part of our CST Community, providing peer support to other students on their programme and across the School, as well as showcasing the School during open days, applicant days and other events.
The role has been established to provide academic and mentoring support to students on programmes delivered at the Cardiff School of Technologies. The Student Coach will support and coach other students on their programme through peer support.
The Student Coach will:
Support fellow students on a one-to-one and/or group basis.
Informally assess the student learning needs through discussion and provide feedback to students and the Module and Programme Leader
Work with students in addressing academic queries on summative exercises and project work.
Collaborate with members of staff to identify and respond to learners needs.
Develop ideas for promoting learning and discuss ideas around addressing a real-world problem
Work with the Programme director/module leader to ensure learners have the necessary tools to address their learning needs.
What we are looking for
- Currently studying at a minimum Level 3 qualification within Cardiff School of Technologies
- 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Good knowledge of study skills and application to learning.
- Good knowledge of subject area.
- Ability to plan and organise their own workload effectively to meet specified deadlines.
- Reliable worker: Act as a positive and responsible role model for young people
- Ability to respond to individual needs.
- Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with staff and students.
- Ability to motivate and develop confidence in other students.
- Ability to evaluate and assess progression in order to provide feedback.
- Work effectively as a team member and have a commitment to support and communicate with people.
- Ability to respond to situations that arise in a professional manner, seeking guidance where appropriate.
Please note that due to the nature of these roles, the successful candidate will be expected to attend campus to undertake duties.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Cardiff School of Technologies (CST) was formally launched in 2018 and has seen rapid growth, with now over 1,000 students engaged on a range of programmes spanning computing, digital and smart technology, data science and informatics, cyber security, electronics and robotics engineering. The Student Coaches are an essential part of the CST Community providing peer support to other students on their programme and across the School, as well as showcasing the School during open days, applicant days and other events.
Further information can be found here: Cardiff School of Technologies Cardiff School of Technologies (cardiffmet.ac.uk)
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
- Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
- Access to all library facilities.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Jemma Oeppen Hill at joeppenhill@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please read our Candidate Pack or visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.