Primary Education (QTS) PGCE

Primary education is a fundamental part of any child’s academic and personal development. Primary teachers play a crucial role in developing a child’s essential knowledge and skills. More than that, they spark our young people’s imaginations, encourage their curiosity and nurture a love for learning. They act as role models, inspiring the next generation, and making a positive impact on pupils' lives.Whether you’re studying for a degree, just graduated or planning a career change, studying with us will allow you to launch your career as a dynamic and inspirational primary teacher. At NTU, we understand that the best way to learn how to teach is in the classroom, which is why you’ll spend much of your time on the course in schools. You’ll be taught by former primary school teachers here at the university and be mentored by teachers in schools, who will support you in building your expertise, critical thinking and creativity. You’ll cover the curriculum in detail, bringing it to life for pupils, and developing who you are as a teacher.You’ll be equipped with the subject knowledge and professional skills to teach across the whole curriculum to meet the developing requirements demanded of primary school teachers. You’ll help to shape the minds, lives and futures of all our young people.

You will need: a third class UK honours degree or equivalent. GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at minimum grade C?/4 or equivalent. We accept the GCSE equivalency taken via?equivalencytesting.com or?astarequivalency.co.uk. Applicants with pending qualifications will be considered an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and any other safeguarding checks that may be necessary two references.