PGCE Primary Education (5-11)

Become an inspiring, confident teacher of primary-age children with this PGCE course, designed to give you a secure understanding of primary teaching and learning. You also put theory into practice in the classroom on your placement, as you move towards meeting the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This course offers you training across the 5-11 age range, developing the skills and experience you need to teach core and foundation subjects using a variety of teaching approaches.

You attend subject-specific sessions, lectures and seminars designed to develop awareness and understanding of general professional issues; the content of the National Curriculum; and practical guidance on aspects of teaching such as lesson planning and assessment.

Our partnerships with local schools give you opportunities to put your taught knowledge into practice on placements, where you are supported and trained by experienced primary teachers.

When you successfully complete the course, you achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work in a primary school as a teacher.

Intermediate qualifications available