Modules

Year one: Introduction and starting to teach. You’ll be introduced to all subjects of the Primary curriculum, both core and foundation. You’ll begin to learn about professional practice, including curriculum, assessment and approaches to teaching and learning. You’ll start to develop the necessary skills and behaviours for successful classroom delivery. In addition to several weeks structured classroom-based practice, you’ll spend two weeks in schools doing things like intense observations and learning how to adapt best practice. Year two: Development and practice. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning. You’ll increase your teaching toolkit by learning how to plan, assess and support the diverse needs of children in the classroom. Your second-year placement will give you an opportunity to embed your practice and take greater ownership of teaching and learning in your placement class. Our intensive weeks will focus on assessment and supporting child language development. Year three: Specialism and consolidation. You'll learn more about teaching and assessment methods, and focus on developing your specialism in two subjects - one core and one foundation. You’ll get the opportunity to work alongside active researchers to develop specialist knowledge in your chosen core subject. An extended placement in Semester 2 will support you in developing and extending your practice in preparation for future employment as an Early Career Teacher.

Assessment method

You'll be assessed using various tasks and coursework. These may include portfolios, evidence of school-based practice, posters, reports, presentations, and quizzes to test your subject knowledge.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Primary