PGDE Secondary STEM Subjects
Our PGDE Secondary STEM Subjects programme provides you with the opportunity to build upon your subject expertise in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. This GTCS-accredited qualification combines classroom learning with comprehensive placements throughout Dumfries & Galloway to help you develop a career in STEM teaching within secondary schools.
Pursue teaching roles in schools across the UK. Find out more and apply here.
SDG Focused Careers
These careers are tackling the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Below are some potential careers for graduates of the PGDE Secondary STEM Subjects programme. Click the job titles below for more information, including average salary information, expected working hours, career progression routes, and current opportunities.
Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Teacher — Biology Inspire your students to learn about life and how organisms survive, thrive and change.
- Secondary School Teacher — Physics Inspire and motivate young people to learn about the scientific principles and concepts used to understand how the universe works.
- Secondary School Teacher — Chemistry Inspire and motivate young people to learn about the properties of matter and how substances interact through chemical reactions to form different substances.
- Secondary School Teacher — Computing To be ready for the workplace, students need to develop computing skills and an understanding of how computer systems work.
- Secondary School Teacher — Mathematics Teach students to use mathematical skills for calculating, problem-solving, algebraic thinking, information-handling and analysis.
- Secondary School Teacher — Design and Technology Encourage, motivate and inspire your students to design and make objects that have a practical use, using a variety of techniques.
- Headteacher Manage schools and create the right conditions for children and staff to achieve their best
Policy and Research
- Policy Advocate Work with non-profit organisations and advocacy groups to identify and address education issues.
- Research Pursue PhD-level research in education and contribute to advancing the field.