Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Kingston University

Overview

This Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 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).

Why choose this course

• Kingston University has been training teachers for more than 100 years. We’ve partnered with over 200 schools to make sure your learning experience is rounded and diverse, and we’re ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

• On this course, you’ll spend 120 days teaching pupils in a primary school setting. You’ll work alongside experienced teachers, develop your professional skills and take increasing responsibility for children’s learning.