Frequently asked questions
- Will I have to teach other subjects apart from physics?
The short answer is: almost certainly in Key Stage 3, maybe in Key Stage 4 and in exceptional circumstances post-16... - I can’t decide whether to teach physics or maths
Deciding to be a teacher is a separate decision from deciding what to teach... - I’ve graduated aged 21. Can I go straight into teacher training?
Some lucky people know very early on in life exactly what they want to do. Some of them even want to be physics teachers! - It’s been a while since my degree
If you have a degree in physics or engineering or another physics-rich subject but you have been busy elsewhere since you graduated, this is not necessarily a disadvantage when you apply for Initial Teacher Education... - I don’t have a physics degree
The basic requirements to train as a physics teacher are a physics A-level and a degree, preferably in physics or a related subject... - I studied at a non-UK university
Information for overseas applicants...