Being a primary school teacher is a rewarding career, where no two days are the same.
You will need to be an effective communicator, and work flexibly and creatively to deliver engaging lessons for your pupils.
You could progress to become a Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teacher or become a specialist leader in education, supporting others. You might also consider a leadership role, move into private tuition, or even consider teaching at an international school.
Choosing the right route for you
Undergraduate Programmes
Suitable for those who do not have a degree:
BA Hons Primary Education with recommendation for QTS 3-11
Is this course right for me?
For students who would like to undertake a Primary route degree with Qualified Teacher Status in 3 years.
Requirements
112 UCAS points
Applicants need to have a GCSE at grade 4 or above in English, Maths, and a Science
BA Hons Primary Education with recommendation for QTS 3-11 with Foundation Year
Is this course right for me?
For students who would like to undertake a Primary route with Qualified Teacher Status over 4 years. The programme begins with a Foundation Year and is for students who may not have gained enough UCAS points or who may not feel ready to embark on the full degree.
Requirements
48 UCAS points
Applicants need to have a GCSE at grade 4 or above in English, Maths, and a Science
BA Hons Primary Education Foundation Degree Progression (Top-Up) 3-11 with recommendation for QTS
Is this course right for me?
This route is for students who have already completed two years (Level 4 and 5) of a teaching degree and want to complete their programme at Level 6 and gain a degree with Qualified Teacher Status.
Requirements
Applicants need to have a GCSE at grade 4 or above in English, Maths, and a Science
Applicants also need to have successfully completed Level 4 and 5 of a teaching related degree and have significant placement experience of teaching in school.
Postgraduate Programmes
Suitable for those who already have a degree:
PGCE Primary Education (3-11) with recommendation for QTS (Full time/Part time)
This route is suitable for graduates with a subject/aligned degree and suitable Level 3 qualifications.
Is this course right for me?
Full time – 1 year
This route is for students who already have a degree and would like to train to be a Primary teacher in one year.
Part time – 2 years
The part time route, over 2 years, is for students who already have a degree but have commitments that mean studying part-time would be a better option.
Requirements
Applicants need a degree and at least a Level 4 in English, Maths, and a Science.
PGCE Primary Education Physical Education (3-11) with recommendation for QTS
Is this course right for me?
This route is for students who already have a degree and have a particular interest in Physical Education. This is a one-year programme.
Requirements
Applicants need a degree and at least a Level 4 in English, Maths, and a Science.
Birmingham Newman Direct (school-based)
Is this course right for me?
This route is for students who would prefer to train while being mainly based in school with learning days in university. This is a one-year programme.
Requirements
Applicants need a degree and at least a Level 4 in English, Maths, and a Science.
