Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE

Kingston University

Become a confident, well-rounded teacher. This Primary Teaching leading to QTS PGCE at Kingston University will give you essential training in all aspects of primary teaching (ages 5–11).Following an ambitious, fully developed curriculum, you’ll learn the Initial Teacher Training Core Content Framework (ITTCCF) in line with Department for Education (DfE) requirements.You'll gain the skills you need to become an effective, inclusive and evidence-informed educator.Studying this one-year course in Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PCGE (5–11) at Kingston University will give you the training you need to become a primary teacher. Many graduates also go on to management roles, or even to progress their studies in further education.During the course, you’ll learn through a mix of taught subject days and school experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop practical teaching skills, with support and feedback from expert mentors, teachers and colleagues.This programme will help you develop into a reflective, research-engaged teacher with the skills to drive improvements in young people's learning and wellbeing through evidence-informed practice.When you graduate, you’ll have both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE – everything you need to progress to the next stage in your professional development as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

Teacher Education