Become an inspirational and inclusive secondary teacher in Science (Chemistry) – developing your subject knowledge, creative skills and professional experience to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Please note, this course will close for international applicants on Friday 27th March 2026. This course will close for home applicants on Friday 17th July 2026.
Every young person deserves to be inspired by a passionate and knowledgeable chemistry teacher. This course equips you to do just that. Through hands-on training and reflective practice, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to plan and deliver lessons that develop pupils’ scientific understanding and curiosity. You’ll explore research-informed strategies and become part of a supportive teaching community focused on excellence and inclusion.
An honours degree (normally 2.2 or above) or equivalent which includes substantial elements of chemistry.
Normally GCSE grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics, or equivalent. Where applicants have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English literature only, we will look for further evidence of a breadth of achievement in English. We will consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining the relevant GCSEs.
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This course prepares you for a career in:
secondary chemistry teaching (with QTS and PGCE)
wider educational work or research across the sector
academic careers as a researcher via Masters-level study or PhD
more general graduate careers
‘Trainees and early career teachers from Sheffield Hallam University are valued highly by local employers. School leaders commend the considerable insight trainees bring that enriches the settings in which they teach’ (Ofsted, 2024).
Compulsory modules
Exploring And Developing Pedagogical Practice In Secondary Education (30
Credits)
Professional Practice In Secondary Education (Qts) (-
Credits)
Reflecting On Professional Practice And Development In Secondary Education (30 Credits)
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