Academic &

Learning
Services

APPLICATION FOR THE ROLE OF

STUDENT AMBASSADOR FOR LEARNING & TEACHING (SALT),
2015-16

Name

...

Department

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Faculty
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Level and programme of study

University Email address

...
(Note: candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by email)

Contact Telephone Number:

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Name of Personal/Academic Tutor

(Where this is not possible, please provide the name of an academic member of staff
from whom an informal reference can be sought)

Where did you find out about SALT (please highlight)?

Email
Poster/Plasma Screen in Department
Poster/Plasma Screen around Campus
Students Union
Word of Mouth
Lecture
Facebook/Twitter

Flyer
JobShop
Other (please describe)

Supporting Statements
Your responses in this section will be used to assess your suitability for the role.
We recommend that you refer to the content of the job description and person
specification. You may want to follow the guidance available from the Careers
Service on writing application forms:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/gettingajob
Why do you want to be a Student Ambassador for Learning and
Teaching (SALT)? (200 words max.)

In your own words, what is your understanding of the SALT role? (150
words max.)

Please give an example of when you have worked in a team: tell us

about your contribution to a successful team activity (150 words max.)

Please give an example of when you have demonstrated strong

organisational and time management skills (150 words max.)

Please describe a time when you have worked on your own initiative
(150 words max.)

Please tell us about anything else that you think makes you suitable
for the role of Student Ambassador for Learning and Teaching.
We recommend that you refer to the skills and qualities listed in the person
specification. You may also want to look at the guidance from the careers
service on writing application statements:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/gettingajob/statements
(300 words max.)

Please return this form, electronically, to salt@shef.ac.uk no later

than midnight on Sunday 15 March 2015. Late applications
will not be considered under any circumstances.