Want to be a secondary school chemistry teacher? Train at Greenwich in secondary level PGCE, Science with Chemistry.
If you’re passionate about chemistry and want to spark that same curiosity in young minds, our PGCE Science with Chemistry will turn your enthusiasm for science into a rewarding teaching career.
This inspiring course combines academic excellence with real classroom experience, preparing you to teach science at the secondary level (Key Stages 3 and 4), specialising in Chemistry. You’ll learn how to make abstract concepts come alive through engaging experiments and demonstrations, and plan interactive lessons that help students relate chemistry to everyday life.
Our experienced tutors and dedicated school mentors will develop both your subject expertise and pedagogical skills through lectures, workshops, and school placements. You’ll explore key areas such as curriculum design, assessment, adaptive teaching, and inclusive education, while gaining practical experience in local schools that will build your confidence in the classroom.
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject
In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
Graduates are equipped for careers working in secondary schools and other educational settings.
Employment rates are outstanding and have consistently been well above national and London averages year-on-year.
What is effective learning? (20 credits)
What is effective learning - Fundamentals of Practice Phase
How do we all learn, what is our role? (20 credits)
How do we all learn, what is our role? Enhancement Phase
How do we plan for and evidence learning? (20 credits)
How do we plan for and evidence learning? - Qualifying and Transition Phase
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