Chemistry teacher training

Course code 2KGZ

Bursary
£28k

Course length
10 months

Course fee
£9,250

Course applications run from October through the Gov.uk portal. Find us by searching NIoT@North East SCITT (L06)

As teaching chemistry requires great talent, the rewards that come with the role are equally as great. Chemistry teaching jobs are always in demand and therefore you will become a real asset to your school, by using your expertise to help shape the futures of the next generations.

"What can be better than coming to work each day to inspire children to be interested in what makes them and the world around them?"

Good chemistry teachers are always in high demand! If you choose to train to teach chemistry, you could be eligible for a generous tax-free training bursary or a prestigious tax-free scholarship. Find out more information about funding here.

The benefits of training to teach chemistry with North East SCITT

Funding

You may be eligible for funding to help support your teacher training year along with additional funding via Student Finance

Birmingham University

At North East SCITT, your PGCE is awarded by Birmingham University

Outstanding training

We are rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted for both our primary and secondary phases

Research School

Our lead school, The Academy at Shotton Hall, is one of only 23 Research Schools in the UK

10-month course

Complete your initial teacher training year with North East SCITT in just 10 months

90+ partner schools

We are in partnership with over 90 education providers across the North East

Secondary teacher training courses

(11-16 with KS2 enhancement and post-16 enhancement):

To attain qualified teacher status, trainees will be assessed against the Teachers’ Standards in the age phases of their course. They must teach and demonstrate that they achieve the Teachers’ Standards in the specific and consecutive age ranges.

Brush up on your subject knowledge

You may be eligible for a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) programme before you start your teacher training year. The programmes are available to enhance or refresh subject knowledge. Find out more information here.

Lisa Keech

Career changer

Read all about Lisa's journey into teaching

"Fantastic all round training. What has really stood out for me is how supportive the whole SCITT team have been throughout the year. The highlight was my second placement which was excellent and the perfect fit!"