Philippa Baker

Role

Philippa Baker is:

• Course lead for BSc (Hons) Secondary science education,
• Module lead for Contemporary physics for secondary school teachers,
• Module lead for Further physics,
• Teaches core science on the PGCE Secondary Science course, Physics on the subject knowledge and enhancement (SKE) course and physics on the undergraduate course for Secondary Science Education,
• Subject Tutor on the PGCE,
• Mentor on undergraduate, SKE and PGCE courses,
• NTU representative within Nottinghamshire’s Science Learning Partnership.

Interests include; inspiring physics in the classroom, developing CPD, innovative practice, practical science, motivating pupils in Science, STEM and using technology within Science.

Career overview

Philippa worked for 17 years as a science teacher in a highly successful secondary school within Nottinghamshire.

Science roles included; head of science, head of physics, head of KS3 Science.

Whole school roles included; e-learning co-ordinator, equal opportunities coordinator, work experience coordinator.

Philippa started at NTU in 2008 teaching on the 36 week SKE course. Since then she has taught on a range of courses supporting the training of secondary school teachers in Science.

External activity

Philippa works in partnership with George Spencer alliance and the IOP to deliver TSST Physics CPD training.

Chemistry for all research project – supporting community projects with Ignite and delivering CPD to Chemistry teachers from partner schools.

Sponsors and collaborators

Royal Society of Chemistry – ‘Chemistry for all’ research project.