Join Our Student Advisory Group! 

Have you recently taken your GCSEs? Are you studying for A-levels? 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 your 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 experience as a student representative in other groups is useful but not essential. We 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: 

Click ‘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 adjustments, 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!