Primary Education (5-11) With Qualified Teacher Status - Physical Education

If you’re a graduate wanting to make a positive impact on the lives of children, train with us to be a primary teacher, one of the most rewarding career choices you’ll ever make.

Over a 10-month period, this course will:

• Prepare you to develop a deep understanding of how children learn and equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a confident and successful Early Career Teacher
• The 3-7 pathway will give you the opportunity to develop an understanding of the Early Years and Key Stage 1
• The 5-11 pathways, will focus upon developing your knowledge of teaching Key Stages 1 and 2

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

Our student teachers go onto be an essential part of the education workforce, locally, nationally and globally. On completion of this course, you’ll have achieved qualified teacher status, so you’ll be able to work as a primary school teacher. Your skills and knowledge will enable you to make a real difference by educating and inspiring future generations.

Applicants should have at least a second class hours degree. GCSE English Language, Maths and a Science at Grade 4 (Grade C for those sitting their GCSE before 2017) or above, or an equivalent award including some equivalency tests, are required prior to the course start (Evidence should usually be provided by 1 September). Functional Skills and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy/Literacy are not accepted in place of GCSEs.