PGCE Primary Education (QTS)

Teaching in a primary school is one of the most rewarding careers you can have. You will be working with a team of teachers and other adults to support children (aged 5 to 11) to succeed inside and outside the classroom. The course is taught using a blended learning and teaching approach, combining practical workshops and seminars, by expert tutors with extensive experience working in educational settings, ensuring you are well-supported to achieve the best results.

Why study PGCE Primary Education (QTS)* at Middlesex University?

Our ambitious Primary PGCE curriculum has fully embedded the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training. You will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to fully meet the Teacher Standards by the end of your training program.

During this one-year full-time course, we emphasize the importance of developing strong subject knowledge and understanding of theory and pedagogy. You will gain a thorough understanding of the education system and practical teaching strategies as well as then have the opportunity to apply them. You will be introduced to further issues and strategies each week, which you will be able to investigate and apply in a practical setting before reflecting on the entire experience.

The course has been designed to include 120 days of school experience across the training year. We have excellent relationships with schools across London and the surrounding area. The nature of the course allows you to return to University to reflect on your practical application.

The teaching quality and individual support for students in the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programs at Middlesex consistently produce the highest outcomes and very high employment rates of our trainees who typically gain their first teaching appointments during the courses.

You will benefit from the guidance of expert tutors who bring a wealth of professional experience to their teaching, and who are widely published across disciplines such as multilingualism, diversity, and childhood development.

Course highlights

• You will stay in contact with your tutors, allowing continual mentoring and mutual knowledge exchange
• The diverse teaching placements enable you to understand, critically evaluate and respond to the needs of children in multicultural, multilingual, and multi-faith settings and schools in an international, urban environment
• Many of our graduates have their first teaching post at the schools where they had a placement
• You may be able to undertake an optional enrichment placement in a SEND school
• As a student of this course you will receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

• For PGCE Primary, you will need a 2.2 Hons degree or above
• Degrees in all subjects are considered.
• Additionally you must have GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above in English language, mathematics and science (or equivalent). We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS

The PGCE Primary Education (QTS) program offers a highly competitive career path for graduates, with excellent relationships with schools in north London, Essex, and Hertfordshire. Many graduates start their first teaching post at the school where they completed a placement during the programme. The program provides Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with employment rates high, with over 95% of graduates in employment or further study within six months. The salary ranges from £25,714 to £32,157, depending on the location. Teachers can also pursue career progression in both the classroom and the school's management structure, such as becoming head of a department, age group, or curriculum, or senior management positions like deputy head or head teacher. For more information on salary and career progression, visit the Department for Education's website.