This Level 7 PGCE course is your gateway to becoming a confident, creative teacher across the full primary curriculum. You'll develop the knowledge, skills, and flexibility to support every child’s learning journey—whatever their needs.
Alongside in-depth insights into child development and learning theories, you'll gain invaluable classroom experience through placements in a range of school settings. You’ll be supported by our expert tutors and school mentors, guiding you every step of the way.
This qualification is subject to validation and planned to be delivered full-time over one academic year.
About the course
This programme is ideal for those wishing to train as primary school teachers in either the 3–7 or 5–11 age phases. From the start of the course, you will be immersed in school life and supported by experienced teachers, mentors and specialist primary practitioners.
This School-based model allows you to spend most of your time learning how to teach in schools (4 days a week) and in college for the remaining day.
Course Structure
-Based in your placement school from day one
-Regular training at the Nottingham College Teacher Training Hub and our university partner.
-Expert-led sessions delivered by specialist teachers, external agencies and partnership school practitioners
-Around 24 weeks of school-based training
-One main placement, plus a second placement in a different phase
-A one-week special school placement
-Continuous mentoring and feedback from your Lead Mentor
-Year-round support from the Nottingham College Initial Teacher Training Hub
Entry Requirements
We value applications from students with a range of talents, experiences and backgrounds.
• Undergraduate honours degree (a Lower Second - 2:2 - or above is recommended)
• GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at grade 4 (C) or above
• Evidence of subject knowledge and suitability for primary teaching
A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required before starting the programme.
Teaching and assessment
Assessments focus on the practical, professional and academic competences at each stage of your programme. Your professional progress towards the QTS Standards will be assessed in school by your trained mentors. At college, your academic work is closely aligned to your professional practice using a variety of strategies including critical evaluations, subject knowledge audits, presentations and professional discussions.
Progression opportunities
There are few professions as important and satisfying as teaching. This course offers the ideal route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to embark directly upon your career in a school and to develop your role as a teacher in today's society.
In a profession with lots of opportunities for career progression, we also give you a stepping stone towards a masters degree. When you complete this course, you will gain 60 credits at masters level so that you can fast track to stage two of a masters degree and accelerate your professional development.
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:
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
The following entry points are available for this course:
To apply for this course, you must already have (or expect to obtain) the following:
Level 2 English and maths (English and Mathematics Level 2 equivalency qualifications will be accepted if recognised by the Society for Education and Training's QTLS eligibility.)
A Level 3 qualification in the subject you will be teaching.
An Honours Degree at minimum 2:2.
At least 75 hours teaching per year, external applicants must have their teaching at Nottingham College.
A subject specialist mentor
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A copy of your DBS https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/study/higher-education
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall band score of 6.0; with no individual component less than 5.5. |
Please see the entry requirements for guidance.
Please be advised that the College is not currently authorised by the UK Government to offer places to students from overseas who require a student visa (formerly known as a Tier 4 visa) to study in the United Kingdom.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & EU | £8250 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Email:he.team@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Phone:0115 838 0700
Email:he.team@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Phone:0115 838 0700
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