PGCE Student Ambassador - Open Day

Successful applicants will help prospective teacher trainees learn more about studying at Manchester Met by sharing their experiences as current PGCE students. You will play an important role in creating a welcoming environment, answering questions, and providing insight into postgraduate study, school placements and student support.

The event runs from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, and ambassadors must be available from 1:30pm to attend a briefing with the Marketing Team before the event begins.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your communication and ambassadorial skills while representing your course and the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage with prospective students and visitors attending the Open Day.
• Share your experiences of studying on a PGCE programme at Manchester Met.
• Provide information about postgraduate study, school placements and student support.
• Support academic staff by helping to answer questions from prospective students.
• Approach visitors proactively and offer assistance, including providing directions around the event.
• Represent your course, subject area and the University in a professional and positive manner.
• Help create an informative and welcoming experience for all attendees.

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in engaging with prospective students, teachers, academic staff and visitors.
• A professional and responsible approach, with the ability to use initiative when required.
• The ability to act as a positive role model and ambassador for Manchester Met.
• Confidence in answering questions about the PGCE student experience, including school placements and available support services.
• A friendly, enthusiastic and approachable manner.
• Reliability and punctuality.