Applying for HEA Fellowship
What you need to submit for the
Swansea Application Route
If you’re familiar with the UK PSF, the
requirements and the different categories of
Fellowship, then continue watching.
If you want to refresh your knowledge of the
HEA and UK PSF, look on the SALT website.
Have a look at what category of Fellowship is
right for you – start with the green box:
Yes
In addition to
teaching, do you
have impact on
others?
Yes
Do you teach?
Yes
Are you involved in
teaching or learning
support?
No
Are you a
demonstrator/
instructor?
No
SAR is not
for you
No
No
Do you have over 3
years’ teaching
experience?
No
Mandatory
PGCertHE
Yes
Are you involved
in learning
support (careers
staff, librarians…)
No
Are you
preparing to
teach on an HE
course?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Consider Associate
Fellowship D1
Consider
Fellowship D2
Consider Senior
Fellowship D3
Consider Fellowship
D2 or Associate
Fellowship D1
Consider Associate
Fellowship D1
Recognising your Teaching – choosing the right Fellowship category for you.
The Swansea Application Route (SAR) for HEA Fellowship
Contact SALT ([email protected]) for more details
What is the Swansea Application
Route?
The SAR aims to support and enable:
• Recognition of the contribution of teachers, aligned to
the UK PSF
• A high quality learning, teaching and assessment
experience for all students
• Creativity, innovation and continuing professional
development in learning, teaching and assessment for
all staff engaged in delivering programmes at all
categories, and those supporting learning
• Evidence of professionalism and excellence in
academic practice
Routes available
Written Application Route
A Presentation Route
Both routes available for Associate Fellow,
Fellow or Senior Fellow applications.
Writing the Application
• Once you’ve attend an Information session, you’ll be
given access to the application form on Pebble+
• The application form depends on what category and
route of Fellowship you seek
• Click on the Fellowship category below to find out
about the application requirements
Written Application Route
Associate
Fellow
Fellow
Senior
Fellow
Presentation Route
Associate
Fellow
Fellow
Senior
Fellow
Written Application for
HEA Associate Fellowship
Reflective
Elements
Reflective Account (in
which applicants must
choose 2 of the 5 Areas
of Activity and cross
reference Core
Knowledge and
Professional Values )
Back to Fellowship Category list
Administrative
Elements
Applicant
Information
Applicant checklist
Presentation
Route
References
Line Manager
Signoff
Next
Category
Application
Process
Written Application for
HEA Fellowship
Reflective
Elements
Reflective Account (in
which applicants must
cross reference Core
Knowledge and
Professional Values )
Back to Fellowship Category list
Administrative
Elements
Applicant
Information
Applicant checklist
Presentation
Route
References
Line Manager
Signoff
Next
Category
Application
Process
Written Application for
HEA Senior Fellowship
Reflective
Elements
Administrative
Elements
Reflective Account
Applicant
Information
Applicant checklist
Case Studies
References
Line Manager
Signoff
Back to Fellowship Category list
Presentation
Route
Application
Process
Reflective Element (Written Route)
Fellows and Senior Fellows
Reflective
Account
6 sections, each with word limit of 500 words
+/- 10%. Total word limit 3000 words +/- 10%.
Introduction plus sections on each of the 5
Areas of Activity as outlined in the UK PSF.
Cross-referenced to the Core Knowledge and
Professional Values
Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or
attached to application)
Next part of
application
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Fellowship
Application
Process
Reflective Element –
Associate Fellows
Reflective
Account
3 sections, each with word limit of 500 words
+/- 10%. Total word limit 1500 words +/- 10%.
Introduction plus choose 2 of the 5 Areas of
Activity as outlined in the UK PSF.
Cross-referenced to the Core Knowledge (at
least K1 and K2) and Professional Values
Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or
attached to application)
Next part of
application
Back to Associate
Fellowship
Application
Process
Case Studies –
Senior Fellows
Case Studies
2 Case Studies, each with minimum word limit
of 1000 words, maximum of 1500 words.
Total word limit across both 3000 words +/10%.
Demonstrating your leadership and impact on
peers in learning, teaching, student support
Supporting evidence should also be submitted
(hyperlinked or attached to application)
Administrative
Elements
Back to Senior
Fellowship (written)
Back to Senior Fellowship
(presentation)
Application
Process
Presentation Application for
HEA Associate Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Areas of Activity, Core
Knowledge,
Professional Values
Listing
Presentation
Summary
Presentation Delivery
Back to Fellowship Category list
Administrative
Elements
Applicant
Information
References
Applicant
checklist
Line Manager
Signoff
Written
Route
Next
Category
Application
Process
Presentation Application for
HEA Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Areas of Activity, Core
Knowledge,
Professional Values
Listing
Presentation
Summary
Presentation Delivery
Back to Fellowship Category list
Administrative
Elements
Applicant
Information
Applicant
checklist
Written
Route
References
Line Manager
Signoff
Next
Category
Application
Process
Presentation Application for
HEA Senior Fellowship
Reflective Elements
Administrative
Elements
Areas of Activity, Core
Knowledge,
Professional Values
Listing
Presentation
Summary
Applicant
Information
Applicant
checklist
Presentation Delivery
Case Studies
References
Line Manager
Signoff
Back to Fellowship Category list
Written
Route
Application
Process
Reflective Element (Presentation Route)
all categories of Fellowship
Areas of
Activity, Core
Knowledge,
Professional
Values Listing
A brief listing against each of the elements of
the Dimensions of the UK PSF of the applicant’s
experience. (i.e. A1-A4, K1-K6 and V1-V4).
Evidence to be submitted (hyperlinked or
attached to application) – a piece of evidence
can cover more than one of the Dimensions
Next part of
application
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Fellowship
Back to
Fellowship
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Fellowship
Application
Process
Presentation Information
All categories of Fellowship
Presentation
Summary
A brief description of what your presentation
will cover and how you will be delivering it.
Associate Fellows – 20 minute presentation
Presentation
delivery
Fellows – 30 minute presentation
Senior Fellows – 45 minute presentation
Followed by questions.
Presentations will be videoed for quality assurance
purposes.
Next part of
application
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Fellowship
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Fellowship
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Fellowship
Application
Process
Administrative Elements
Applicant
Information
Basic details, e.g. name, College,
length of employment in HE,
category of Fellowship applied for,
Fellowship details (if already have Fellowship)
Next
Administrative
Element
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Application
Process
Administrative Elements
Applicant
Checklist
A self-audit of your application against the
relevant Fellowship Category. Will help you and
anyone you ask for comment, review if your
application is complete. Optional but strongly
encourage for you to complete
Next
Administrative
Element
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Application
Process
Administrative Elements
References
You need to submit at least 2 references.
At least one should hold the category of Fellowship
you seek or higher. One must be a current member
of staff at the University.
References should be made with explicit
consideration to the applicant’s experience as
outlined in the UK PSF.
You must therefore share your application with
your referees BEFORE a reference is written
Next
Administrative
Element
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Application
Process
Administrative Elements
Line Manager
sign-off
Your Line Manager must confirm who you claim
to be
Your line manager CAN be your referee, but a
separate reference is required.
The line manager sign-off is not an
endorsement of your application.
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Application
Process
You can attend either an information session or selfstudy the material on Blackboard.
You MUST pass a Quiz on the UKPSF before being
given access to the Pebble+ application.
Further support on using Pebble+ is available on the
SALT site, at information/drop in sessions or by
contacting the SALT team.
Click on the titles to the right to read the Steps in Applying
3. Submit your application
You can download a Word version of the application
form to help with your writing, but we will only
accept applications submitted through the Pebble+
application platform.
2. Develop your application
Introduction
1. Seek Support and Guidance
Steps in Applying
Attend a SAR Information Session/request enrolment on the Bb
module. See the web for details
Download the SAR Guidance Pack
Pass the Fellowship Quiz.
Decide on either the presentation or written route.
Complete the Survey on the Bb module to confirm when and in
what format you’ll be applying.
You’ll be given access to the application form on Pebble+ and
allocated a mentor.
Click on the titles to the right to read the Steps in Applying
3. Submit your application
Chat to others you know for support, especially other Fellows
2. Develop your application
1. Seek Support and Guidance
Steps in Applying
Build your evidence, reflecting on your practice.
Register and attend the relevant writing support sessions (See the Bb
module for details)
Start putting your application together.
Identify and advise your referees of your intention.
Discuss with your line manager.
Click on the titles to read the Steps in Applying
3. Submit your application
2. Develop your application
1. Seek Support and Guidance
Steps in Applying
3. Submit your application
2. Develop your application
1. Seek Support and Guidance
Steps in Applying
Have your mentor review your draft first
Share your application with two referees.
Give them the Guidance for Referees document.
Chase your references and get sign off by your line manager.
Submit all the required material by the submission deadline
Continue
When do you accept applications?
Once you’ve got access to the online application in Pebble+, you
can start working on your application.
SAR panels usually meet four times a year with the following
submission deadlines (some restrictions apply for PGCert
students):
Submission Deadline (all at 2 p.m.)
Date of SAR Panel
Fri 7/4/17
Fri 5/05/17
Mon 31/07/17
Mon 11/09/17
Fri 13/10/17
Wed 15/11/17
Fri 26/1/18 (those on PGCert ONLY)
Wed 07/03/18
Fri 20/4/18
Wed 16/05/18
What materials do you
need to submit?
1
Your completed application form
(using Pebble+ template)
2
Relevant evidence in support of
your application
3
4
Sign-off from your Line Manager
Two completed references
All of this is submitted through Pebble+.
See the SALT website for:
Links to the HEA
Fellowship Descriptors
and UK PSF
Information on how to
apply
Guidance for Referees
Assessment Criteria
and
List of Indicative
Activities