If you are a new academic at the University within FSE and need to register for the NAP, please contact the NAP Administrator  (fse.nap@manchester.ac.uk). You will be provided with details of when you can join the programme and the requirements for your career track.

The FSE NAP community space on Blackboard provides valuable information on the full NAP programme content, recommended reading and the NAP assessment strategy. You will be able to access this once you are registered on the programme.

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All new members of academic staff are required to attend and fully engage in all of the mandatory units according to their current career track as detailed in Table 1 (pg 10-11 in the NAP handbook).

The full NAP has two parts for teaching and research focused staff:

• Part 1 - teaching practice and research: is run twice per year, once in September and repeated again in January (6 days in total, teaching and research)
• Part 2 - research: is run once per year in January (1 day, research only)
• Part 2 - advanced teaching practice: is run once per year in April which also includes research sessions (5 days in total, teaching only).

In addition, you will be required to attend a social responsibility workshop (2 hours).

You may be eligible for exemption from some of the attendance or assessments on the teaching elements of the NAP. Please see further details about exemptions here: (pages 7-8 of the NAP Handbook)

If you are applying for an exemption, please contact the NAP Administrator (fse.nap@manchester.ac.uk) to request an exemption form. This should be completed in full, including your supporting evidence for approval by your Head of Department, and returned to the NAP Administrator.

To pass the full NAP, you must complete two written assessments, and three short online tests which are required by the Faculty. In addition, you must also complete the summative reflective portfolio of evidence which includes the NAP teaching observation assessment forms. Successful completion of the portfolio is required for completion of the full NAP and will provide eligibility for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). See a summary of the NAP assessments and submission deadlines here: (pages 27-30 of the NAP Handbook).

Please refer to the NAP handbook for the unit specifications and assessment briefs (Appendices 2-4) (pages 31-70 of the NAP Handbook).

Following attendance at all mandatory sessions and passing all assessments, you will be issued with a certificate by the Faculty, confirming your completion of the NAP. On successful completion of the Reflective Portfolio of Evidence you will be eligible for the award of Fellowship of the HEA. This award will be considered and ratified at the NAP University assessment panel which meets twice per year. If approved you will be registered for Fellowship of the HEA.

The role of the senior mentor is to oversee and manage the individual mentors at Department level. They are also able to offer strategic guidance, support and advice to you where needed. Contact details for the senior mentor in each Department, and information on the senior mentor role can be found in Appendices 9 and 10 of the NAP Handbook (pages 82-84).

As well as a senior mentor, you are also allocated an individual mentor who can provide more general advice and support in regards to both teaching practice and research. The individual mentor in essence, acts as a critical friend. Your senior mentor should be able to advise you who your mentor is.

Within the Faculty, we have a number of portfolio advisors whose responsibility it is to provide guidance when you are completing your summative portfolio. You will be allocated a portfolio advisor at an appropriate stage prior to submission of your reflective portfolio of evidence. You are able to make two 1-1 appointments with your portfolio advisor where you can discuss the portfolio assessment as well as submit one full draft of the portfolio for written formative feedback. Contact details for the portfolio advisors and further information on the roles and responsibilities of the Portfolio Advisor and Advisee can be found in Appendices 11 and 12 of the NAP Handbook (pages 85-87).

This workshop is designed to support you with completing your reflective portfolio of evidence, and is delivered twice per year.

• Wednesday, 19th October 2022 from 2.00-5.00pm (delivered in person) for participants submitting their portfolio in January 2023

• Tuesday, 20th June 2023 from 1.30-4.30pm (delivered in person) for participants submitting their portfolio in September 2023

Please contact the NAP Administrator if you wish to book on either of the above dates for 2022-23.  Places are limited to 20 attendees.

The University of Manchester Library is one of only five UK National Research Libraries, we’re one of the best-resourced academic libraries in the country.

The Library not only provides access to books and electronic resources, but also to a range of research and teaching services, including support with open access, research data management and our leading skills programmes My Learning Essentials and My Research Essentials. More information about how to get started with the  the library can be found on the library's website.  You can also contact your Faculty Engagement Librarian to arrange an introductory meeting to discuss your research or teaching needs using the Library's contacts page.