Maths and Science Graduates urged not to waste degrees
Nearly half (46 per cent) of recent science and maths graduates are unhappy in their job because they cannot use the knowledge and skills gained in their degree subject, according to research by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA).
The research highlights the disparity between the expectations of science and maths graduates versus the reality of the workplace. The research was conducted to see whether graduates with a maths or science degree feel what they studied at degree level has been relevant to their career path.
Science and maths graduates frustrated by not using their degree subjects in their current jobs are being urged to consider a career in teaching. Encouragingly, 55 per cent of those surveyed feel that teaching is a profession that would allow them to grow their knowledge of their degree subject.
It has been a challenge for many years to attract the number of maths and science graduates needed in the teaching profession. But the TDA research shows that there are a lot of maths and science graduates out there with a great knowledge of - and commitment to - their subject. By becoming a teacher, science and maths graduates can get to use their knowledge daily and pass on their passion for their subject.
At the Robert Owen Group each year we recruit large numbers of graduates to teach in secondary priority subject areas such as Maths, Science, Design and Technology and Modern Foreign Languages. Becoming a teacher is a great way to use and share the knowledge you have gained through studying your subject at degree level. With some places still remaining on our school centred initial teacher education course for this September start, we're keen to hear from you if you want to put your degree to good use.
If you decide to train in a priority subject such as science (physics and chemistry) or maths you could qualify for a tax free training bursary of up to £9,000 and a ‘golden hello’ of up to £5,000.
Contact us at admin(at)robertowen.org or telephone 01568 615510 for more information and to discuss your options with us.
A. Horsburgh 24.05.10