Secondary Science with Physics

Overview

Troughout this Secondary Science with Physics Postgrad.Cert course from London Metropolitan University you’ll develop your teaching strategies and pedagogical techniques as well as exploring the fundamentals of how children learn. These study sessions will include collaborative projects and school-based work with other trainees, as well as how to implement teaching and pupil assessment.

The PGCE Secondary Science with Physics course at London Metropolitan University uses its London location to widen your experience of teaching in multicultural urban environments. Through your placements at one of our partnership secondary schools you’ll help develop lesson plans and contribute to the development of pupils’ scientific skills and knowledge. London Met also provides you with the opportunity for post-16-year-old teaching experience where possible.

Career opportunities:

Upon successful completion of the course you will achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for teaching science at Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14) and Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16) and your physics specialism at Key Stage 4.

 London Metropolitan University's trainees have an excellent rate of gaining Qualified Teacher Status and finding teaching positions within six months of graduating.

Our trainees have gone on to become physics teachers at schools such as Brentside High School in the London Borough of Ealing.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA).