PGCE Secondary Science
The PGCE Secondary Science course at Reading:
- has consistently achieved good grades in Ofsted inspections
- is taught by staff with national, and international, reputations as being experts in the field of Science education.
PGCE Science Trainees at Reading
- are placed in carefully selected partnership schools where Science is taught
- work with experienced Science teachers who are all specially trained as mentors
- are highly sought after by schools locally and nationally and enjoy an employment rate second to none
- work hard, think hard, learn lots and have a great time!
Applicants should:
- possess a 2.1 degree or better in a cognate subject (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering)
- have a solid school background in two sciences at A level (Physicists may have a single A level considered)
- be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to science and working with young people
- be well-informed, critical thinkers and lively communicators.
All Applications must be made through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry.
Places on this popular course are limited so early application is advised. For general enquiries about PGCE courses at Reading contact Yvonne Woodward, y.m.woodward@reading.ac.uk.
For applicants who do not meet the required subject knowledge standards, or feel they need to increase their subject knowledge significantly before commencing on a PGCE secondary mathematics course, follow the link below to find out more about our free, pre initial teacher training, Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses:
SAS Scheme
If you are currently studying an undergraduate degree in the UK, Reading University's Student Associate Scheme can enable you to gain paid work experience in a school prior to making your PGCE application. Limited placements are available for the following subject areas: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, ICT, Design and Technology. Please visit our student associate scheme webpage (www.reading.ac.uk/sas) to find out more.