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Student Curriculum Partner

£25,642 - £25,642
 

Job Description

Job purpose: 



Situated within the University’s Centre for Equity & Inclusion, the position plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the University’s strategic mission to be one of the most inclusive and socially responsible universities in the country.  We are proud of our diversity at London Met and are committed to challenging discrimination of all forms.  



This post sits within the Inclusive Communities workstream of the Centre dedicated to Student Partnerships – striving to positively impact the student experience, sense of belonging and inclusion within the University student community through student co-creation. The role supports the University’s values outlined in the Student Partnership Agreement and Centre’s dedicated approach to promoting students as partners.   



Led by the directive of the Student Partnerships Lead our Student Curriculum Partners (SCPs) work collaboratively alongside members of staff as equal partners, to help them reflect on their practice and to advise how course materials and activities can be made more engaging and accessible to all students on the course. This is an opportunity for students just like you to share your views and use your experiences to have a great and lasting impact. 



This flexible part-time role will help you develop a range of skills such as critical thinking, presentation, and self-confidence. You will be trained and supported throughout the programme as well as have opportunities to attend conferences. 



The Student Partnership unit works with students to enhance the accessibility of our academic offer for London Met’s diverse student cohort. As a member of the London Met community, this is your University.  



So if you are passionate and interested about promoting change and interested in helping shape and design curriculum that ensures it reflects every student. This is the opportunity for you. 



Main duties and responsibilities: 



The postholder will: 





  • Review materials, such as course handbooks, module guides, assessment instructions and online materials and give feedback to academic staff 




  • Work collaboratively with academic staff to advise them on inclusive practices and give your perspective as a student on the teaching and learning within their modules 




  • Work collaboratively with professional staff to share your perspective about how to ensure their services reflect the diversity of London Met’s students and are inclusive and accessible to all students 




  • Write reports to summarise your recommendations to staff  




  • Present at internal/external conferences and workshops 




  • Promote the Education for Social Justice framework and Student Curriculum Partner services to staff and students 




  • Lead small group sessions with students and/or staff 




  • Create resources to support the programme 




  • Act as an ambassador of the values outlines in London Met’s Student Partnership Agreement





  Miscellaneous: 




  • Exemplify and promote the values of the University. Have a strong commitment to coaching and developing; working cooperatively with colleagues; valuing the contribution of others and sharing knowledge and expertise. 

  • Undertake other duties of a reasonable nature, as may be determined by the postholder’s supervisor from time to time, in consultation with the postholder. 

  • Carry out all duties in accordance with the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy actions and commitments designed to promote and improve equality, diversity and inclusion and protect members of staff or students from harassment. It is the duty of the postholder not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards members of staff, students, visitors or members of the public. The postholder should also counteract such practice or behaviour by challenging or reporting it. 

  • Take reasonable care of health and safety of self, other people and resources whilst at work to comply with the University’s Health and Safety Policy, Codes of Practice and local rules.

  • Co-operate with the line manager or any other person with specific responsibility for health and safety, to enable the University’s responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act to be performed. 



Key Areas: 



Internal: 
Fair Outcomes team, Centre for Equity and Inclusion, Professional Services, Academic Schools and Union of Students.

External: Sector equality networks, Partner Institutions and Office for Students.





 



Qualifications

Opportunity for all students at Level 5 (in their second year) and above and open to postgraduate and part time students.



All applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record (upper second-class honours of 60% or above) 



SCPs must be existing students; this opportunity is not open to graduates. 



Applicants must apply via Met Temps and submit a CV and an Equality and Diversity statement of no more than one page, articulating how they will contribute to making out University more inclusive. Person specification is assessed at interview stage. 



Interviews are conducted by a panel consisting of members of the Centre for Equity and Inclusion, a School representative and a Student Union Sabbatical Officer (see: Recruitment guide for information on How to Apply). 



 



Skills

Person Specification





  • A critical awareness of, and passion for, Equality and Diversity issues within education 




  • High level of personal organisation and the ability to work autonomously, managing your own workload. 




  • Empathic listening skills 




  • Able to deliver constructive feedback 




  • Good written and verbal communication skills 




  • Able to work well in a team taking on both leadership and supportive roles 







Some cross-campus travel- Yes

Regular cross-campus travel-No

International travel-No

Lifting loads in excess of 5kg-No



All applicants need to submit an equality and diversity statement of no more than one page, articulating how they will contribute to making our University more inclusive.

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