We have vacancies for the School of Arts and Creative Industries and the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.

School representatives are students who work to improve the academic experience of students in their schools on a part-time, paid basis.

As a school rep, you will work closely with relevant course reps and the student officers to make sure the voices of students are heard, and that the student academic experience is the best it can be.

You’ll have genuine influence over Students’ Union and University decision-making about students' academic experience, enabling you to improve things for yourself and others, now and in the future.

Along with the student officers, the school representatives are also members of the student leadership committee. This committee is responsible for deciding Students' Union policy on matters affecting students, and for working together to improve the University.

This opportunity is open to first and second year students who have served as a course representative at the University of East London. 

What’s in it for you?

Being a school representative is a great opportunity to gain and develop skills, as well as helping to improve education in the University.

If you’ve got the motivation to create change, we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. East London Students’ Union has a dedicated team of staff who will help you to make a success of your role.

This role will help you to develop loads of skills, including communication skills, negotiation capabilities, public speaking and presentation skills, and beyond. You will also meet all kinds of people, build your understanding of the sector, and get to grips with the professional world alongside your studies.

Unlike many off-campus jobs, we will try to work your hours around your timetable (though this can’t be guaranteed), making it a more flexible part-time work option. You’ll work a minimum of seven hours per week during semesters A (autumn) and B (spring).

What an effective school rep looks like

An effective school rep is someone with a passion to advocate for others, a desire to improve things for students, and the get-up-and-go to make change happen. We want school reps who are motivated, good communicators, and who care about making things better.

Find out how to apply here.

Students who intend to run in the election are required to attend one training session.

- Tuesday 08 April, 14:00-15:00 (North Building, Docklands)
- Tuesday 08 April, 17:30-18:30 Arthur Edwards Building, Stratford)
- Wednesday 09 April, 17:00-18:00 (North Building, Docklands)
- Wednesday 09 April, 17:00-18:00 (Arthur Edwards Building, Stratford)
- Thursday 10 April, 14:00-15:00 (North Building, Docklands)
- Thursday 10 April, 18:30-19:30 (North Building, Docklands)

Candidates can attend any session. Go to Students' Union reception in the relevant building.

Voting

Voting will take place after the Easter break.