Primary Education (QTS)

Course Summary
The Primary Education (QTS) BA Honours at Middlesex University is a comprehensive and rewarding programme that prepares you to become an outstanding primary school teacher. This course provides the necessary training to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), equipping you with the expertise to teach children from Reception to Year 7. The curriculum is closely aligned with the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and focuses on essential areas such as pedagogy, curriculum development, behaviour management, assessment, and professional conduct. You will also develop your skills in safeguarding, child protection, inclusion, and addressing the emotional well-being of children. Combining campus-based learning with practical classroom experience, this course offers a robust path to a successful teaching career.

Why Choose Primary Education (QTS) BA Honours at Middlesex?
This course offers an exceptional opportunity to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and prepare for a rewarding career in primary education. With a strong focus on practical experience, you will complete placements in a variety of primary schools in London and surrounding areas, ensuring that you gain first-hand knowledge of the classroom environment. Middlesex University has strong links with local schools, and many students secure teaching positions at the schools where they have completed their placements. The course is also taught by experienced tutors who bring a wealth of expertise in areas such as multilingualism, diversity, and child development. With Ofsted-acclaimed training and a curriculum that fully aligns with national standards, this course prepares you to be an effective, ethical, and inclusive teacher.

What You Will Gain
Upon successful completion of the course, you will:

• Obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to teach in any state primary school in England.

• Gain a thorough understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and how to teach all subjects to children in Reception, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

• Develop key teaching skills, including behaviour management, curriculum planning, assessment, and teaching for inclusion.

• Experience practical classroom placements, where you will apply your knowledge in real-world teaching settings.

• Build confidence in teaching diverse groups of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

• Gain valuable experience working in multicultural, multilingual, and multi-faith educational settings in London.

• This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to become an effective and compassionate teacher, ready to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/pgce-primary-education-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