This time, the IOP was joined by Teach First and the University of Nottingham PGCE course leader who jointly presented a plethora of programmes, schemes and associated bursaries that allow undergraduate students to enter a career in teaching science subjects (for example, physics and maths).
It is widely known that the society needs science teachers. From the labour market perspective, with the demand for physics being as high as 1 in 20 jobs, teaching physics is in highest demand. Science and Physics Teaching are the two leading roles in the physics labour market (the IOP "Physics in Demand" report, 2022). And the demand for STEM teaching roles and science skills in teaching in general continues to grow.
If you are thinking about a career in teaching, it is worth researching job boards for titles such as Science Teacher, Physics Teacher, Physical Science Teacher, and Secondary (Science) Teacher. Think if you have a passion for science outreach, if you can explain complex ideas in a simple language and have a drive to inspire and to enthuse people.
As a physics student, you are very well-positioned to ride the wave of a favourable market demand and use the vehicles for entry into the teaching profession: the programmes and substantial financial and informational support listed below.
Programmes from the IOP
Teacher Training Adviser
Teacher Training Scholarships
Register Your Interest to Teach Physics
IOP Membership
Programmes from Teach First
Training and Leadership Programme is a two year fully funded and salaried graduate programme
Taster Programmes is a two day undergraduate programmes focused on upskilling, specifically in leadership skills. It allows students to discover what’s it like to teach and develop transferrable skills that employers look for. Having taken part in this programme increases chances of getting an offer to the Graduate Training Programme with an application fast-track.
Feel free to contact Teach First with any questions - Chloe Kibblewhite, University Recruiter.
Initial Training Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the School of Education, UoN
For any questions relating to PGCE, feel free to contact Joanne Hancock, Assostant Professor in Science Education, UoN.
Below are Joanne Hancock and Michael Greener, one of the PGCE students currently on a teaching placement, answering questions from one of the students who came to the event.
