The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) recognises, rewards and celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession within UK higher education.
Equality impact assessment reports have consistently found that there are several under-represented groups in the National Teaching Fellows community:
- Staff in college-based HE providers
- Staff from a minority ethnic background
- Part-time or fractional staff
- Professional services staff
Although not identified in the reports, disabled staff are also an under-represented group in the NTF community.
Find an Ally
Aspiring National Teaching Fellows from one of the above under-represented groups are encouraged to connect with an experienced NTF Ally. NTFS Allies are willing to share their professional and personal experience and give advice in support of applicants from these groups as they develop their Claims.
Aspiring National Teaching Fellows interested in accessing this support should use the ‘Allyship Badge’ search function in the NTF winner’s directory (via the dropdown menu) to identify and connect with an Ally via email. All Allies have their contact email address on their winner profiles.
Find an Ally
Become an Ally
In choosing to become an Ally, register your interest by completing the Allyship Expression of Interest Form.
An Allyship badge will be added to the Advance HE web profile to indicate that you are open to helping/advising aspiring NTFs. This is not intended to act as a ‘mentoring’ scheme but provides an opportunity for National Teaching Fellows to share their personal story and advice with aspiring NTFS applicants.
We particularly encourage participation from NTFs from under-represented groups or from NTFs who have specialist experience working with under-represented groups (e.g. institutional EDI leaders).
For any further information please contact [email protected].