Primary Education (Later Years 5-11) with QTS BA (Hons)

Do you want to play a major role in a crucial stage of the development of a child’s cognitive ability?Children enter Key Stage 1 having experienced a range of exciting and practical learning opportunities in the Early Years Foundation Stage. In Key Stage 2, children are learning to use key skills like working with others, problem-solving and communication. They need quality learning opportunities to help them develop these skills effectively and prepare them for moving to secondary education and beyond.Throughout this course we give you the opportunity to specialise in training to teach children aged 5-11 years old, so that you can ensure all children access the learning they need during this key period.As soon as you begin the programme, you start your journey of professional development towards becoming a qualified teacher. You’ll learn how effective teaching can impact a child’s educational progress, developing teaching skills informed by theory and subject knowledge.You’ll apply your knowledge in a classroom setting, working in all areas of the National Curriculum.You’ll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher and develop the professional skills of planning, teaching and assessing learning, as well as how to build effective relationships with children.**School-based training**Over the course of the three-year programme you will complete a minimum of 24 weeks of assessed school-based training, along with additional focus visits. In the first and second years your school-based training is eight weeks; in the final year, it’s ten weeks. At each stage of training, you will be supported by an expert school mentor, as well as a University link tutor.In the first year, you will gradually take on some of the teacher’s role by working with small groups of children, setting activities in areas of provision and moving on to teach whole group lessons. Throughout the second and third year, you will build up the amount of time you spend planning, teaching and assessing children until you have gained the independence needed to be successful in your first year of teaching.**Career opportunities**As a qualified teacher, you’ll open the door to a wide range of career progression opportunities that will help you to make a difference at a much higher level. We’re really proud of our alumni, whose teaching careers have taken them across the UK and the world. They’re making their mark on the future generation as heads of departments, head teachers, pastoral care leaders and even as international school founders.