University Teaching Award Scheme
The University of Worcester Teaching Award Scheme (UWTAS) is designed to recognise and reward excellent and outstanding practice in teaching, and in supporting and leading learning. The Scheme explicitly promotes innovative, inspiring and excellent practice which is outstanding in its impact to enhance and inspire student learning.
The UWTAS aligns with the Professional Standards Framework (PSF 2023), a nationally-recognised framework for benchmarking success within HE teaching and learning support.
In recognising and promoting achievement in teaching, and in supporting and leading learning, UWTAS supports career progression for Advance HE Senior Fellow applications, UW promotion schemes, professorships, and for nomination to the National Teaching Fellowship Awards.
Awards may be applied for in the following categories:
- A - University of Worcester Teaching Award
- B - University of Worcester Teaching Team Award
- C - University of Worcester Leading Teaching Award
Who can apply?
The Scheme is open to full and part-time staff who are Fellows (or Associates) of Advance HE or have completed a PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE, or similar PG HE teaching qualification accredited against the PSF2023 and have at least two years teaching/supporting teaching on University of Worcester programmes. Applicants must have completed their probationary period of employment.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you are involved in any formal Performance Management or Disciplinary procedures; candidate names are provided to HR on a confidential basis prior to assessment to confirm this.
The Scheme is also open to staff in partner organisations who meet these criteria and undertake a significant amount of teaching on a University approved course. Applications are welcomed from staff with a range of experience including academic staff, professional services and staff working in learning support.
NB: Some applicants for Team Awards may not fulfil eligibility criteria but can still be recognised as a ‘contributor’ to the team.
All relevant information about the scheme, the application process and criteria for success can be found here.
Support available and submission dates:
Launch: Monday 10th February 2025
Information workshops:
‘UW Teaching Award Scheme: Why? What? So What? Now What?’
The mandatory workshop offers the opportunity to understand the requirements and processes of an application for a UW Teaching Award and enables you to consider the next steps to an application. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 26th February 2025 | 10:00-11:30 | EE 2012 |
| Wednesday 25th June 2025 | 10:00-11:30 | Blackboard Collaborate |
| Thursday 3rd July 2025 | 14:00-15:30 | EE 1125 |
Note: If you are intending to submit an application this year, you will need to email teachingaward@worc.ac.uk expressing your interest and to be added to the UW TAS Blackboard site.
These workshops may be booked via the Learning section of My View on iTrent.
Writing Workshop:
This writing workshop is for staff who have already attended an information workshop. There will be an opportunity to look at the types of evidence that may be used. Applicants are advised to bring along some ideas they have for case studies.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 21st May 2025 | 10:00-13:00 | EE G021 |
| Wednesday 16th July 2025 | 10:00-13:00 | EE 2012 |
| Monday 8th September 2025 | 10:15-13:15 | TBC |
Expression of interest deadline: Friday 26th September 2025
Application submission deadline: Tuesday 11th November 2025 (3pm deadline)
Application outcome: week commencing 26th January 2026
For further information, please contact teachingaward@worc.ac.uk.
