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Hi everyone ,
So I didn’t do great in my A levels — ended up with DDE. I did a foundation year in Natural Sciences, and now I’m in my first year studying Physics.
Lately I’ve been thinking about what I want to do after uni (even though that’s still ages away), and teaching is something that’s really been on my mind. But I’ve seen a few things online saying that if your A level grades aren’t good, it might stop you from getting into teaching. I’m not sure if that’s actually true though — does anyone know more about this?

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Markus White

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by Aliysha93

Hi everyone ,
So I didn’t do great in my A levels — ended up with DDE. I did a foundation year in Natural Sciences, and now I’m in my first year studying Physics.
Lately I’ve been thinking about what I want to do after uni (even though that’s still ages away), and teaching is something that’s really been on my mind. But I’ve seen a few things online saying that if your A level grades aren’t good, it might stop you from getting into teaching. I’m not sure if that’s actually true though — does anyone know more about this?

My man, you're doing Physics. If you end up with a degree in Physics, schools will trip over themselves to hire you.

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hotpud

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by Aliysha93

Hi everyone ,
So I didn’t do great in my A levels — ended up with DDE. I did a foundation year in Natural Sciences, and now I’m in my first year studying Physics.
Lately I’ve been thinking about what I want to do after uni (even though that’s still ages away), and teaching is something that’s really been on my mind. But I’ve seen a few things online saying that if your A level grades aren’t good, it might stop you from getting into teaching. I’m not sure if that’s actually true though — does anyone know more about this?

It is partially true. It depends what you are going to teach. If you are going to teach Physics and your degree is in Physics you should be fine. That said, my advice to you is to go out into the big wide world and experience what the real world outside the crazy bubble that is education is all about. If you go straight into teaching after uni, you will only ever have experienced education and honestly, it is nothing like the real world. One therefore has to wonder how you can advise your students on moving into the real world when you have no experience of it yourself.

Just at thought! Don't get hung up on qualifications. Focus on skills and ability. They are what really count in the real world!

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Muttley79

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by Aliysha93

Hi everyone ,
So I didn’t do great in my A levels — ended up with DDE. I did a foundation year in Natural Sciences, and now I’m in my first year studying Physics.
Lately I’ve been thinking about what I want to do after uni (even though that’s still ages away), and teaching is something that’s really been on my mind. But I’ve seen a few things online saying that if your A level grades aren’t good, it might stop you from getting into teaching. I’m not sure if that’s actually true though — does anyone know more about this?

A degree in Physics will set you apaprt from many candidates especially a good degree.

I would look at your A level grades as a slight negative but I wouldn't reject an application on that basis.

Aim to get a 2i and you won't have a problem.

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