Primary Teaching (with QTS) BA/BSc
A professional degree that prepares you to teach children aged 5–11, combining academic study with practical school placements and leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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Primary Teaching (with QTS) BA/BSc
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A professional degree that prepares you to teach children aged 5–11, combining academic study with practical school placements and leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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What is Primary Teaching (with QTS)?
A Primary Teaching (with QTS) degree trains you to become a fully qualified primary school teacher in England and Wales.
You’ll study child development, learning theory, curriculum subjects, pedagogy, assessment, inclusion, and behaviour management, while gaining extensive hands-on experience in schools.This is a vocational programme with a strong professional focus. By the end of the degree, you will be able to plan lessons, teach across the curriculum, assess progress, support children’s wellbeing, manage classrooms confidently, and meet the Teachers’ Standards required for QTS.
The degree suits students who enjoy working with children, value creativity and communication, and want to make a meaningful contribution to young learners’ lives.
Why study Primary Teaching (with QTS)?
If you want a direct route into teaching, this degree is the most efficient pathway.
It helps you understand:How children learn and develop socially, emotionally, and academically
How to teach reading, writing, maths, science, and other primary subjects
How to plan lessons that are engaging, inclusive, and appropriately challenging
How to support behaviour and create a positive classroom environment
How to work effectively with parents, colleagues, and external professionals
Primary teaching is a rewarding and people-focused profession with strong career stability.
Most Primary Teaching (with QTS) degrees cover:
Child development, learning theory, and pedagogy
Core subjects: English, maths, and science teaching
Foundation subjects across the National Curriculum
Classroom management, assessment, and behaviour support
Inclusion, SEND, safeguarding, and child protection
Professional studies and the Teachers’ Standards
Classroom and behaviour management – enabling you to create safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments.
Curriculum and pedagogy expertise – helping you design effective lessons across a wide range of subjects.
Communication and relationship-building – supporting strong partnerships with children, families, and colleagues.
Assessment and instructional decision-making – allowing you to identify learning needs and adapt teaching accordingly.
Professionalism and reflective practice – preparing you to grow as an educator and meet teaching standards confidently.
A-levels or equivalent. Most universities accept a broad range of subjects but look for academic strength. English, Maths, Science, or subject specialisms are beneficial.
Show commitment to working with children and supporting learning.
Reflect on experiences in schools or youth settings.
Discuss what inspires you about primary education.
Highlight patience, creativity, communication, and resilience.
Show awareness of current issues in education (e.g., inclusion, wellbeing, phonics).
The Elephant in the Classroom – Jo Boaler
A thought-provoking exploration of how children learn maths and why mindset matters.The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (for discussion on neurodiversity)
A helpful fictional starting point for thinking about inclusion and SEND.How Children Fail – John Holt
A reflective look at learning, curiosity, and why some children struggle in school.Theories of Childhood – Carol Garhart Mooney
An accessible introduction to major developmental theorists and their classroom relevance.
Arrange some experience in a primary school or children’s setting.
Understand the Teachers’ Standards and what QTS requires.
Research placements and support available at each university.
Prepare for interview tasks involving teaching, reading aloud, or group activities.
Primary Teaching - Primary school teacher, primary teacher, elementary teacher, class teacher
Early Years Teaching - Key Stage 1 teacher, infant teacher, early years teacher, foundation stage teacher
Junior Teaching - Key Stage 2 teacher, junior teacher, upper primary teacher, Year 3-6 teacher
School Leadership - Head teacher, headteacher, primary school head, school principal
Senior Leadership - Deputy head teacher, deputy headteacher, assistant head, vice principal
Special Needs Coordination - SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), inclusion manager, SEND coordinator, learning support coordinator
Curriculum Leadership - Curriculum coordinator, subject leader, year group leader, phase leader
Supply Teaching - Supply teacher, cover teacher, relief teacher, substitute teacher
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