PGCE Secondary Physics with Mathematics

This practical programme will teach you about life in the classroom. You’ll gain the knowledge and understanding necessary to reflect on your practice, and that of your colleagues, in order to improve your teaching and children's learning.

You’ll learn how to focus on an overarching goal related to teaching maths, as well as exploring research questions through collaborative and individual practices.

Children’s learning is at the heart of the programme; we’ll ask you to consider what ‘understanding’ means and how it can be developed and assessed.

When you graduate, you’ll be fully qualified to teach, with the essential skills and confidence that you’ll need to be successful in the classroom.

All PGCE courses culminate in Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This enables qualified Bath Spa Teachers to apply for a wider range of teaching posts and other education based employment.

This PGCE programme produces high calibre teachers with the relevant skills, knowledge, understanding and experiences necessary to enter a career in teaching.

Career changers: science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) industry professionals looking for an inspiring change of career – for example engineering professionals with a background in mechanical, civil, electrical or chemical engineering.

In addition to the general entry requirements you are expected to have a degree in Physics, or a related subject, with at least 50% suitable physics content. If there is no Maths in your degree, you would also need A-level mathematics. You are expected to have enthusiasm for physics and mathematics and for working with children, with recent experience of observing and/or working in schools.

If you want to teach maths but are unsure if you have the necessary subject knowledge then you may be recommended to take the Mathematics Enhancement Course. This is a 28-week intensive course which aims