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Welcome to the Institute of Physics Hub

As a leading scientific society, one of our core aims is to secure a flourishing future for physics. We want exceptional physics and engineering graduates in the classroom, developing the next generation of physicists and engineers. We're even offering £30,000 tax-free scholarships and school experience placements to help you...

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Typically recruits

  • Aerospace
  • Chemical
  • Civil/Building
  • Computing/Technology
  • Electronic & Electrical
  • Materials & Minerals
  • Mechanical/Manufacturing
  • Sciences/Maths

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Receive a tax-free bursary or scholarship of up to £30k
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Videos (8)

Teaching scholars learn from the masters

Teaching scholars learn from the masters
Dan – Why teach physics?

Dan – Why teach physics?
Paul – What I enjoy most about teaching physics

Paul – What I enjoy most about teaching physics
Siobhan – What I enjoy most about teaching physics

Siobhan – What I enjoy most about teaching physics
IOP Teacher Training Scholarships – why should you apply?

IOP Teacher Training Scholarships – why should you apply?
IOP Teacher Training Scholarships – why should you apply?

IOP Teacher Training Scholarships – why should you apply?

Physics teacher, Charlotte Wilde tells us her story.

Physics teacher, Charlotte Wilde tells us her story.
Institute of Physics

Institute of Physics

Rachel

Undergraduate degree: Environmental Geoscience

Undergraduate degree: Environmental Geoscience Teaching qualification: Physics with Science PGCE "I studied Environmental Geoscience at university and prior to that I studied physics A Level, which I found very interesting. I've...

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Joe

Undergraduate degree: Physics

Undergraduate degree: Physics Teaching qualification: Physics with Maths PGCE "The whole training year itself just seems to fly by, but there are definitely many highlights along the way. Not only do you make friends with the staff within...

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Why teach? Hear from physics teachers about what they enjoy most

Why teach? Physics teachers use their degree every day, they are able to inspire the next generation, and there are excellent career development opportunities. What’s more, there are options to train to teach with £30,000 tax-free funding in schools and universities throughout England.    Hear from three physics teachers about what they enjoy most about teaching:    The Institute of Physics is awarding scholarships worth £30,000 funding and support to...

Added: 11th April 2017

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A new generation of physics teachers

Ahead of the final application deadline for the Institute of Physics Teacher Training Scholarship on 1 August 2016, our Project Coordinator, Layo, offers advice about how to prepare for the assessment day. The scholarships that we award are funded by the government’s Department for Education and worth £30,000, including IOP support such as mentoring, to those who are training, in England, to teach physics in secondary school. (Photo: Successful scholars are invited to a...

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I chose teaching to share the excitement of physics – and challenge...

In this blog, Siobhan, an IOP Teacher Training Scholar, tells us why she chose teaching. I’ve always been fascinated by physics and our universe, and decided to train as a teacher as I’m really keen to share all the cool, exciting parts of physics with students who may not have come across them so far. Physics also gives students vital skills such problem-solving and analytical thinking. Even if they don’t remember many of the facts or equations they’re taught, I...

Added: 26th January 2017

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