Secondary Science: Chemistry with QTS - PGCE

Birmingham City University

Our aim is to help you become a committed, confident and creative teacher so we’ll train you in the essential tools you need to kick-start your career in education. We’ll train you to teach across the the 11-16 age range, in secondary age phase, with post-16 enhancement, covering topics from learning how to introduce students to atoms, elements and particles, to thermodynamics and inorganic chemistry. You’ll also learn how to demonstrate impressive chemical reactions safely! As you progress, you’ll increase your ability to handle the ever-evolving teaching environment, and by the time your course is complete, you’ll be in a position to continue developing your understanding, knowledge and skills throughout your professional life. Your PGCE Secondary Chemistry course aims to explore, test and develop the links between Science and Chemistry in education theory and its practice. The University workshops and seminars facilitate a space for learners to conduct this, which is then supported by school placements. This relationship, between theory and practice, alongside a variety of contrasting school experiences, ensures that you are offered a well-rounded teacher education. We believe that we are training Chemistry teachers to work in any school setting. Your course will feature a range of modules and the opportunity to get plenty of hands-on practice in local schools with support from colleagues in the school partnership and experienced University tutors.

Education and Teacher Training