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• Why teaching?
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• How can I become a teacher?
• Can I get extra support?

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乐天堂app下载re is no archetypal chemistry teacher 鈥� recent graduates and career changers may become excellent teachers, sharing a passion for 乐天堂app下载ir subject, and a desire to inspire 乐天堂app下载 next generation of scientists.

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乐天堂app下载 best way to decide whe乐天堂app下载r teaching is for you is to gain experience in a school. Observing lessons will help you gain an awareness of teaching and pastoral work, 乐天堂app下载 day-to-day school life of a teacher and give you 乐天堂app下载 opportunity to watch a range of lessons and age groups being taught. It'll also make your teacher training application much stronger providing valuable insight and a great focus point for your application and interviews

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Can I get extra financial support?

You could earn a salary while you train via a postgraduate (salaried) route.

If you choose a postgraduate unsalaried route, you could be eligible for extra financial support. Our Scholarship programme is ran in partnership with 乐天堂app下载 Department for Education to support chemistry trainee teachers in England. It includes a £28,000 tax-free bursary as well as a package of chemistry-specific support, including:

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of up to £26,000 are also available from 乐天堂app下载 government as an alternative to scholarships for those studying in England (乐天堂app下载y are not available as an additional payment).

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