Professional development for teachers

Well-rounded professional development knits into every facet of your role as a teacher

That’s why we provide a CPD programme that supports a holistic approach to professional development. We offer a wide range of CPD opportunities to suit individual teachers’ needs; this includes face-to-face courses, online courses and other forms of teacher professional development.

Free courses

On-demand online
Self-guided teacher professional development courses
Live online
Free, remotely-taught teacher professional development sessions
Video recordings
Video recordings of teacher professional development courses

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In-person courses
Twilight, half-day or full day courses
Selected PD articles
New ideas for teaching tricky topics
Course resources
Teaching materials for professional development courses

Who’s it for?

No matter what your personal experience, interests or career stage, our broad range of professional development opportunities ensure that all teachers get the right tools for their needs.

We offer CPD support for:

Early career teachers
Subject specialists
Subject non-specialists
Science leaders or coordinators
Heads of department and those progressing to that role
Experienced teachers looking to reenergise their approach to teaching chemistry

What does CPD look like for teachers?

CPD can encompass anything that enhances skills related to your job.

It often takes place on the job but can sometimes be relevant before you start in a role. It can take a variety of forms, from mentoring to coaching, lesson study to reflective reading.

When it comes to CPD for teachers, there are two main areas in which you can enhance your skills:

Subject knowledge (SK)
Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) (also referred to as subject specific pedagogy)

How do you benefit?

Through our CPD programmes you can:

gain more confidence
become better informed of education research and how to apply the findings
develop yourself and your career in the way you choose
connect with networks of your peers and experts at the Royal Society of Chemistry
discover a renewed enthusiasm in inspiring the next generation of young scientists
enjoy your teaching more

All of the above will contribute toward becoming the most effective practitioner you can be.