Become a primary school teacher
Contact us today to find out more about becoming a primary school teacher, or learn more about the different routes we offer below.
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Working as a primary school teacher can be an incredibly rewarding career that lasts a lifetime. You'll have the opportunity to help young people to make sense of the world around them, acting as a positive role model and guide to new areas of understanding.
Whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student, we've got a wide selection of courses that will help you achieve your dream of becoming a primary school teacher.
As a newly-qualified primary school teacher, you can expect to earn:
England and Wales: £28,000 to £34,502
London: £33,000 to £39,502
Wales: £28,866 to £39,873
Undergraduate routes
Get your degree and become a qualified teacher at the same time.
BEd (Hons) Primary Education - Early Years (with QTS)
Become a primary school teacher with a specialism in early years.
BEd (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS)
Train to become a confident primary school teacher.
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Postgraduate routes
Already got a degree? These courses will lead to qualified teacher status, and they only take a year.
PGCE Primary
A one-year postgraduate route to train as a primary school teacher and earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Schools Direct (Primary)
A one year full-time course with a heavy emphasis on placement-based learning.
PGCE Primary Education with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Qualify as a primary school teacher in one year with the option to specialise in supporting pupils who have extra learning needs.
Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training
Become a leading professional in early years settings with this Postgraduate Diploma.
Find out more about how to get into teaching in our guides!
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How to ace your teacher training interview
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How to write your teacher training personal statement
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PGCE or School Direct?
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Teacher training interview questions
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How to get into teaching
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What is the Early Career Framework?
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How to become an Early Years Teacher?
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How to get a job as a teaching assistant
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How to apply for your first teaching job
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How to get into primary teaching without a degree
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Five reasons to become a teacher