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Working alongside Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester provides a Chemistry specialization (11-16 with sixth form extension) that leads to a PGCE with QTS qualification. A career in teaching brings both immense satisfaction and challenges. Our program equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding to excel as an educator. We foster teachers who are deeply committed to advancing both their students' and their own professional growth. Computing instruction is delivered in collaboration with Lead Secondary Partners. With a strong legacy of training exceptional educators, the University of Chester Partnership boasts excellent graduate employment rates. Our approach centers on learning, infused with dedication and excitement for teaching. You'll receive comprehensive support to become a reflective, research-informed practitioner through academic rigor and hands-on school experience. A distinctive feature of Chester's program is the enrichment module, enhancing your skills and employability across diverse educational environments such as nurseries, SEND schools, and post-16 settings. Personalized support plays a vital role in helping you succeed in this rigorous yet rewarding course. Careers service
Our award-winning Careers and Employability team offers numerous opportunities to boost your professional prospects, including curriculum-integrated activities, employer engagements, customized workshops, and individual career counseling. Committed to inclusivity and personalization, the service helps you grow professionally while preparing you to contribute meaningfully to your future workplace and community. We assist with future planning, maximizing your university experience, and improving employability through part-time job opportunities, skill-building workshops, and personalized career guidance—including CV support, application advice, and mock interviews. Career-focused sessions are integrated into every program, alongside comprehensive resources on graduate employment opportunities.
Applicants will normally: Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree; Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Mathematics. IELTS 7.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in each band). TOEFL iBT: Overall score: 91. Min sub skill: Listening: 19; Reading: 20; Speaking: 21; Writing: 20.