PGCE Secondary Science

Train to be a teacher through our Ofsted Outstanding-rated PGCE Secondary Science.

• Learn from staff who are experts in a range of educational theories – in an institution that has been training outstanding teachers for over 70 years.
• Become a knowledgeable and resilient education professional who has developed your own resources, techniques and individual teaching style.
• What you’ll learn has been co-created with our partner schools to meet their needs, placing you in an excellent position for future employment.

Skilled teachers make a difference to the lives of those they teach. This teacher training course is designed to enable you to become a qualified, passionate teacher of Science in Secondary schools.

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of teaching through an integrated programme that encompasses both university and school-based training.

You’ll develop your understanding and practice through these core components:

• Subject and curriculum knowledge
• Behaviour management
• Assessment of pupils
• Planning for learning

Careers

As a graduate of our PGCE with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you can begin your teaching career right away.

During the course, we offer support with applications and interviews so that you can give your teaching career the best possible start.

In order to apply you'll need to have completed, or be in the final year of a UK degree (or an equivalent qualification). You’re required to have a good honours degree with at least 50% suitable science content for the route you’re applying to do, which you should state clearly on your application. You’ll be enthusiastic about Science and working with children. You'll also need GCSE passes at grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalents) including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. In addition, for some Secondary programmes you are also required to have an A-level in the subject.