School representatives are students from each school who work to improve the academic experience of students in their schools. As a school rep, you will work closely with the education officer and course reps in your school to make sure the voices of students are heard and that the student academic experience is the best it can be.

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

One representative is elected by and from each school. These are part-time paid roles during term time for somebody who will be a student in 2023/24. You must have experience of being a course representative to apply for this role. You can read more about the responsibilities here (bye-law 4).

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. You can read about the committee's responsibilities here (bye-law 2).

WHAT MAKES A GOOD SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE?

If you care about making sure student voices are heard, and you are prepared to work with us, fellow students and the University to help make things better, then you will find the role very rewarding.

You will receive continuous support and guidance from us to help you on your mission to improve student life. You do not need to have any experience. All you need is passion, a good work ethic and a commitment to helping students. 

HOW DO I BECOME A SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE?

To find out more about what school representatives do, you should attend one of our information sessions.

You can find all the information on how to apply here.