Student Advisory Group Member

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK , we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Join Our   Student Advisory Group !

Have you recently taken your GCSEs ? Are you studying for   A -l evels?   Are you   taking   a technical or vocational qualification ?

We’re   inviting you   to join AQA’s Student Advisory Group.   AQA is the biggest   provider of qualifications in schools and colleges. We set and mark papers for around half of all GCSEs and A-levels   for   just over   a   million students   each   year , and we’re   expanding our work   to offer new vocational qualifications   as well . We’re keen   to   hear from   young   people to   help us make better   decisions .     Your input can   make a real difference.

The role:

- You’ll be part of a Group that report to   leaders   of   the organisation   and our Board of Trustees. We’ll ask   for   you r   thoughts on   different topics ,   like exam   paper design,   how you feel about digital exams   and the future of the curriculum .

- You’ll   attend three one-day meetings each year (between January and November) .   Before each meeting, you’ll read some materials and talk to your peers.   You’ll come ready to discuss and share ideas.    We’ll cover your travel and accommodation costs .   You might also be asked to join other events during the year.  This could include speaking on a panel, attending education festivals, or sharing your thoughts on government   proposals.

What’s in it for you:

- A chance to shape the future of   the curriculum, qualifications   and   assessments for young people .

- Opportunities to develop your communication, presentation   and   networking   skills .

- Experience that will look great on your CV or university application.

What we are looking for:

- You   care   about education and   want   to make a difference.

- You’re a good communicator   and feel confident   sharing your ideas with others.

- You   can   work   independently   before and after meetings and   can   represent your classmates ’ views .

- It would be helpful if you have taken AQA   qualifications,   but this is not essential

Some e xperience as a student representative in other groups   is   useful but not essential .   W e want to hear from students   who are eager to contribute   and help shape AQA’s work .

We welcome applications from all students. To help ensure our Student Advisory Group reflects the diversity of the student population, we would particularly like to hear from students living in the North of England, learners with SEND or an EHCP, students from   ethnically diverse   backgrounds, and students with disabilities as these groups are currently underrepresented   among our members .

How to apply:

C lick ‘Apply’   to   submit   a   personal statement   (of up to 500 words) explaining why you’re right for this role.

Representing   young people from all backgrounds   is important to us. If you   need any support to apply   or require any reasonable adjustment s ,   please contact   Lucia Mc Guirk (she/her)   at   [email protected]

Closing date for applications is   5.00pm on   21   September 2026   We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so please apply soon.   We look forward to   hearing from you !

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