PGCE in Secondary Education (Physics with Mathematics)

The PGCE in Secondary Education (Physics with Mathematics) at Brunel University London is a highly respected course that prepares you for a rewarding career as a physics and mathematics teacher. Our course focuses on developing your subject knowledge, teaching skills, and professional practices, enabling you to deliver high-quality lessons in the classroom. You will learn how to plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and evaluate teaching methods. Throughout the course, you will also have the opportunity to work closely with experienced teachers and mentors, gaining valuable insights into the profession. Our graduates have gone on to secure positions in some of the best schools in the country, making this course an excellent choice for anyone passionate about physics and mathematics education.

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Our course is designed to meet the needs of both recent graduates and career-changers looking to transition into teaching. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including our dedicated physics and mathematics labs, as well as opportunities for school placements and networking events. Our course is also recognized by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), ensuring that you are eligible for QTS upon completion.

Experience the best of education at Brunel University London.

Brunel University London is a leading teaching institution, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education. Our courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to succeed as a teacher. With a strong focus on practical teaching experiences and industry connections, you will be well-prepared for your future career. Plus, our location in London provides easy access to some of the world's leading educational institutions, offering opportunities for collaboration and networking.

As a Physics and Maths teacher you will initiate and develop, within their pupils, a secure understanding of how, through the ideas of physics, the complex and diverse phenomena of the natural world can be described in terms of a number of key ideas which can be applied universally. Our aim is to help you become a Physics and Maths teacher who approaches every lesson with content and pedagogical knowledge to spare. The knowledge you may not need to use but will give you confidence as a teacher and clearly demonstrate to your pupils that they can learn from you. The need for qualified, enthusiastic teachers with an understanding of the demands society places on young people has never been greater. The opportunity to educate children and young people, and learn from them in return, is immensely rewarding.

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the field in which you intend to teach. Normally this should be a 2.2 classification or above in preparation for Masters level professional study. Maths and English grades A* to C, or equivalent, at GCSE level.