Expressions of interest are invited for The National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE). Coordinated by Advance HE, the two awards recognise and reward excellence in teaching in Higher Education in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The NTF scheme has been established for 20 years
The University has achieved good success in recent rounds of the scheme notably with Dr Gita Sedghi winning an Individual Award in 2019.
The scheme aims to:
- raise the profile of learning and teaching
- recognise and celebrate individuals and teams who make an outstanding impact on the student learning experience
- provide a national focus for institutional teaching and learning excellence schemes.
Call for expressions of interest in submitting an application for an award in 2021
The awards are anticipated to run in a similar way to previous years although this will only be confirmed by an official announcement from Advance HE.
Individual award (NTF)
Any member of staff who is interested in submitting an application for an Individual National Teaching Fellowship is asked to write an initial statement of around 500 words against the 2020 scheme criteria.
- Criterion 1: Individual excellence: Evidence of enhancing and transforming student outcomes and/or the teaching profession; demonstrating impact commensurate with the individual’s context and the opportunities afforded by it.
- Criterion 2: Raising the profile of excellence: Evidence of supporting colleagues and influencing support for student learning and/or the teaching profession; demonstrating impact and engagement beyond the nominee’s immediate academic or professional role.
- Criterion 3: Developing excellence Show the nominee’s commitment to and impact of ongoing professional development with regard to teaching and learning and/or learning support.
Collaborative Award (CATE)
Any team who is interested in submitting an application for a Collaborative Award is asked to write an initial statement of around 750 words against the 2020 scheme criteria.
- Criterion 1: Excellence in the team’s collaborative approach: Evidence of excellence in the team’s approach to working collaboratively, commensurate with their context and the opportunities afforded by it.
- Criterion 2: Excellence in the impact of collaborative working: Evidence of the team having a demonstrable impact on teaching and learning, including beyond their immediate academic or professional area
There are a number of opportunities to learn more about applying for NTF and CATE
Short programme: Preparing for National Teaching Fellowship. Co-delivered by the University of Liverpool and the University of Manchester
This short programme will help participants to understand the requirements of Advance HE National Teaching Fellowship submissions, understanding reach, value and impact, and how to develop your golden thread of narrative and building your evidence to address the national criteria.
This programme is aimed at colleagues with significant experience and an existing or developing university, national and/or international reputation for teaching and learning.
Workshop 1 – Individual Excellence 16th June 2020. 2pm -4 pm Via Zoom
Workshop 2 – Raising the profile of excellence, 24th June 2020 2pm-4 p.m Via Zoom
Workshop 3 – Developing Excellence Narrative, 29th June 2020 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Via Zoom
To apply for this programme please complete the application form.
Lunchtime information workshops at University of Liverpool – Autumn 2020
For colleagues who are interested in submitting an expression of interest for either NTF or CATE, the Academy is running several informal lunchtime information sessions which will be run by Charles Buckley and Gita Sedghi between 12pm and 1pm on 23rd September, 14th October and 4th November 2020
Next Steps
Decisions on which candidates are to be asked to prepare a full application will be made by a steering group that works to the Pro Vice Chancellor for Education, with senior representation included from each Faculty. The group expects to select up to three individual members of staff to prepare the full application for NTF and up to one CATE team. Those chosen will be allocated mentors.
The process within the University for applications under the scheme is coordinated by The Leadership, Organisational, Professional & Academic Development Academy (“The Academy”).
Expressions of interest and further information
Expressions of interest for either NTF or CATE should be submitted to Dr Buckley (Charles.Buckley@liverpool.ac.uk) by Noon on Friday, 6 November 2020. An expression of interest should be accompanied by a supporting statement from the Head of Department.
For further questions or queries please contact Dr Charles Buckley at Ext. 41165 /Charles.Buckley@liverpool.ac.uk