This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to start to become an outstanding chemistry teacher, enabling you to effectively teach the subject matter. You will explore the fundamental principles of chemistry, gaining a deep understanding of the core concepts and theories that underpin the discipline. Throughout this course, you will learn how to guide and support students in developing strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills in the realm of chemistry.

As a future chemistry teacher, you will stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in the field, incorporating them into your instructional strategies. The course will focus on key curriculum topics, including chemical reactions, atomic structure, chemical bonding, energy changes, and the periodic table, empowering you to teach complex subjects. Furthermore, we will examine broader topics concerning scientific literacy, diversity, and the societal implications of chemistry within the context of your curriculum. 

Bishop Challoner Training School, in partnership with Alliance schools (BCTSA), is an accredited provider of school-based teacher training in Birmingham and across the West Midlands.

You will be in school 4 days a week where you will be fully involved in all aspects of a teacher’s work. One day a week you will have your pedagogical  training, which will provide a mixture of specific Subject Studies and more general Professional Studies sessions.

To enrich your professional practice and develop your expertise you will complete 2 PGCE assignments, which will contribute 60 credits towards a Master’s degree.

You will be in your school from day one.  At the beginning of the year you will observe expert practitioners, moving towards leading small parts of a lesson and gradually building up to teach whole lessons. You will receive the support of school-based mentors, as well as members of the BCTSA Central Team and Subject Tutors.

Bishop Challoner Catholic College is the Lead School for the Central Midlands Science Learning Partnership, allowing schools to access high-quality materials and the courses provided.