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Exploring biology enables people to enhance their personal well-being and comprehend their environment. The Brunel PGCE in Secondary Education (Science with Biology) seeks to guide your evolution into a knowledgeable, self-assured, and inspired science teacher, empowering students to develop scientific literacy. Science stands alongside English and mathematics as a fundamental subject in the national curriculum, creating consistent demand for proficient biology educators. As a secondary biology teacher, you'll nurture and maintain students' enthusiasm as they progress through the curriculum. The call for passionate, qualified teachers who grasp modern societal pressures on youth is more pressing than ever. Educating young minds while learning from them offers profound fulfillment. Schools increasingly value educators with strong teaching skills, deep subject expertise, and comprehensive understanding of educational theories and systems.
Career prospects
A Brunel PGCE with QTS recommendation signifies excellence in teacher training, evidenced by the university's consistently high graduate employment rates and positive feedback from alumni, partner schools, and Ofsted.
Brunel's PGCE alumni frequently secure positions in partner schools or their placement institutions, maintaining departmental connections and often returning as mentors. The department also boasts a nationwide network of former students holding leadership roles in schools.