Working as a Secondary School Science or Maths Teacher

Science graduates wishing to train to be a secondary school science teacher or maths teacher in Ireland must hold a postgraduate qualification such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (This was formerly known as the HDip). In the UK, graduates study a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Both postgraduate courses will focus on developing your teaching skills and will include time spent teaching in a classroom.

• Dr Stephen Gammell - Physics Teacher
  "It was during the latter years of my PhD that I became interested in teaching, through presenting tutorials to undergraduates and I was attracted to it as a career by the chance to help others understand the importance and relevance of science." Read more..
  

• Mr Paul Connellan - Science Teacher
  " I advise students who are interested in science, but not exactly sure what area, to take on a science degree and make up your mind during the course." Read more...
  

• Ms Fiona McKeever - Chemistry Teacher (St Bede’s Catholic Grammar School, Bradford, BD9 4BQ)
  "Unlike the traditional view of there being difficulties obtaining a job in education I found it relatively easy as science teachers are always in demand." Read more...

• Irish Teaching Council
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in UCD - Ireland
• Irish Science Teachers' Association

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - UK
• How to become a teacher in England and Wales