Oxford Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Recognition Scheme

Applications for 2026 scheme now open. Apply by 12noon, Monday 30 March

 

The Centre for Teaching and Learning is delighted to offer the Advance HE accredited Oxford Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Recognition Scheme which is aligned to the 2023 Professional Standards Framework (PSF 2023).

The scheme has three pathways (Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow) that align to different teaching and learning support roles, responsibilities, and educational leadership practice.

To find out about each pathway, view the tiles below.

Successful completion of the relevant pathway leads to the award of Associate Fellowship, Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.  

Who is it for?

The scheme is open to all colleagues who teach, support learning, and/or are in educational leadership roles at collegiate Oxford, and has been designed for established and early career academics, DPhil students and professional services staff. 

When do applications close?

12noon, Monday 30 March 2026.

How can I find out more before I apply? 

To find out more about the scheme, and ask any questions you may have before you apply, register to attend one of the following online information sessions:

Wednesday 21 January (Week 1 HT26) 12:00 to 12:30

Wednesday 28 January (Week 2 HT26) 12:00 to 12:30

Wednesday 4 February (Week 3 HT26) 14:00 to 14:30

Monday 9 February (Week 4 HT26) 11:30 to 12:00

Wednesday 18 February (Week 5 HT26) 9:30 to 10:00

Monday 23 February (Week 6 HT26) 11:00 to 11:30

Wednesday 4 March (Week 7 HT26) 12:00 to 12:30

Monday 9 March (Week 8 HT26) 15:30 to 16:00

How do I apply? 

Step 1: Attend an online information session (see above)

Step 2: Complete the online Advance HE Fellowship Category Tool 2023  

Step 3: Complete our online application form, including uploading the Fellowship Category Tool PDF output. 

Please note

The Oxford Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Recognition Scheme replaces the Advancing Teaching and Learning (ATL) Programme and the Teaching Recognition Scheme (TRS).  

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