Secondary School Teacher

A secondary school teacher in the UK works with students aged 11 to 16, and sometimes up to 18, delivering lessons in a specialist subject such as English, Maths, Science, or History. Teachers plan and deliver lessons, mark work, assess progress, and provide pastoral care. They also help prepare students for GCSEs and A-levels. Secondary teaching can be both challenging and rewarding, as you help young people develop academically and personally. Teachers often participate in extracurricular activities, work with parents and carers, and engage in professional development. The role requires a degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (such as a PGCE or through a school-based route like School Direct).