Apply now for PGCE Secondary Science Teacher Training
Why study this course?
This course aims to produce teachers whose enthusiasm for Science inspires pupils in their study of the subject. There is currently great demand for Science teachers in UK secondary schools and Liverpool Hope offers the support you need as you embark on a teaching career. The most recent Ofsted report on PGCE provision at Liverpool Hope University described the training provided as ‘Outstanding’ and highlighted the tutors’ personal knowledge of individual students as an ‘Outstanding’ feature of the Science course. The training achieved a Grade 1 (the highest grade).
How will I benefit?
Through Liverpool Hope’s well-established partnerships with schools in the region, you will be able to gain experience of teaching your specialist subject across the 11–18 age group and all three branches of Science to a minimum of KS3 level.In previous years, trainees have also benefited greatly from an opportunity to teach science in a secondary school setting abroad for a few days, as part of an organised exchange visit to Poland or Romania. It is hoped to continue to offer this valuable experience as a part of the course each year.
What experience will I have?
You will be supported by a team of enthusiastic and experienced tutors during your studies at university and while on school experience. You will benefit from the participation of mentors from partner schools in your training programme. The course emphasises planning, teaching and assessing Science learning, and also addresses cross-curricular issues such as numeracy and the use of ICT in the curriculum.
Entry criteria:
Essential:
Grade C in English and Mathematics at GCSE (or equivalent)
First degree 2.1 or above (2.2 maybe considered for Physics and Chemistry) incorporating at least 50% Biology, Physics or Chemistry
Experience of observation in a mainstream secondary state school
Knowledge of the Science curriculum
The ability to articulate views on the principles and practice of education particularly as it relates to teaching of Biology, Physics or Chemistry
The ability to communicate clearly, fluently and accurately in spoken and written Standard English
Desirable:
A’level Biology, Physics or Chemistry
Significant school-based experience, e.g. extended attachment or work as a teaching assistant
If invited for interview, all candidates will undertake a short literacy test. Any offer of a place on the programme is made conditional on satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and a satisfactory Fitness to Teach Declaration.
Fees and Funding:
For the most up to date information on fees and funding contact:
The Student Funds Team at Liverpool Hope: 0151 291 3435/3464/3488; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For further information on PGCE funding visit the Student Funds website
UK Government Funding Information: www.direct.gov.uk
The Training and Development Agency: 0845 6000 991; www.tda.gov.uk
Making an application:
Applications for all PGCE courses must be made through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR); www.gttr.ac.uk or 01242 544 788 as soon as possible in the academic year prior to entry. You are advised to apply early in the cycle as there is considerable competition for places on some courses.
Course code:
Biology - C1X1
Physics - F3X1
Chemistry - F1X1
Institution Code Name: LHOPE
Institution Code Number: L46
Additional information and advice can be obtained from:
Student Recruitment on 0151 291 3111 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
