Postgraduate Certificate - Secondary Chemistry - Lead School Partner Route (with QTS)

The University of Chester, in partnership with Secondary Lead Schools, offers a PGCE with QTS in Chemistry (11-16 with Sixth Form enhancement). Recognising that teaching is both a highly rewarding and challenging profession, the course is carefully designed to equip aspiring teachers with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding to become outstanding educators. The program aims to nurture passionate teachers committed to fostering both their own and their pupils’ learning and development.

Our longstanding partnership has a proven track record of developing highly skilled, knowledgeable teachers with excellent employability rates. The course emphasizes a learning approach rooted in passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. Trainees will be supported in becoming critically reflective, evidence-based practitioners through a blend of academic challenge and practical experience in schools.

A distinctive feature of the Chester experience is the enrichment module, which enables trainees to develop their expertise and employability across diverse educational settings, such as nurseries, SEND schools, and post-16 provision. Strong pastoral care is a central component of the course, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to succeed in this demanding yet highly fulfilling career.