This course will develop you into a creative and innovative teacher of primary aged children (children aged 5 to 11 age range). Underpinned by up to date research and theory this course will enable you to teach both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
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This course will develop you into a creative and innovative teacher of primary aged children (children aged 5 to 11 age range). Underpinned by up to date research and theory this course will enable you to teach both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
At the end of the course you will be recommended for QTS, and you will also have studied for 60 credits at Masters’ level. This may contribute to a full Masters degree in the future if you wish to continue your studies.
The University of Northampton has a long-standing reputation in training creative, dynamic and innovative teachers that transform lives and inspire change for children.
Highlights
Super supportive learning environment
You will be assigned a Personal Academic Tutor who is your main contact throughout the course and are there for you both personally and academically
Placements in two different schools with trained mentors including:
Moderation Tutor whilst on placement
UON trained mentor who is based in the school where you are training
Use of School Experience Collection within the 24/7 library and learning zoneCourse Details
This course has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal:
You will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that you need to become a creative teacher who will be able to make a significant difference to the lives of children.
In doing so you will demonstrate the professional standards for teaching the 5 to 11 age range as required by the Department for Education. We are committed to ensuring you achieve a high-quality primary education degree with QTS.
If you studied your undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton and are enrolling on to a full-time PGCE Primary QTS 5-11 course in 2024/25 then you will be eligible for the University of Northampton Alumni PGCE Bursary Award*.
This course focuses on the priorities of the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum and national priorities in education. You will learn how to teach, how to lead and you will develop your subject knowledge to give you confidence and competence in the classroom.
School Based Placements
There are three seven week block placements during the programme which enables you to get fully immersed into the life of the school and to understand the role of the teacher. By the end of the third placement you will assume 80% of the class and teacher responsibilities, which will prepare you for the next stages of your career.
Alongside your placements, there are two Masters’ level modules: Teaching, Learning and Assessment, and Professional Studies. These modules are worth 60 credits at Masters’ level and can contribute to the MA in Education.
We've been providing an outstanding student experience for over 140 years:
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Why Choose Nottingham?
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World-class facilities. Beautiful campuses. A city that is full of life and buzzing with culture, sport and nightlife. All this makes for a student experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Relax with friends in halls, catch a play, check out the Farmers' Market or get involved in sports clubs and societies – there's plenty to entertain you on campus.
The Students' Union is the hub of student social life on campus. You can get involved with a wide range of activities including:
societies
sports clubs
volunteering projects
student-run groups and networks
events such as pub quizzes, live music, club nights, speed dating and comedy nights ─ in venues both on and off campus.
Nottingham is a vibrant and student-friendly city, where heritage and history meet modern culture. With excellent rail links and East Midlands Airport nearby, the city and University are easy to get to.
At Nottingham you'll find some of the best sports facilities in the country, including the David Ross Sports Village. We're Sports University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021, and have finished in the top 10 of the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) league for the last 20 years.
We pride ourselves on the breadth of our offer with over 70 sports clubs for you to join. Our popular intramural league has more than 200 teams playing for their hall, department or society every week. And for those who want to keep fit without competing, we offer three levels of sports membership, giving you access to sports and fitness facilities as well as a range of exercise classes.
A degree from the University of Nottingham boosts your employability and kick starts your career. The University of Nottingham is ranked in the world's top 70 universities by the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. We're also one of the top five most targeted universities by Britain's leading graduate employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2021 by High Fliers Research.
Our teaching is delivered by some of the brightest minds in their fields and shaped by the latest ground-breaking research. Student evaluations tell us that our teaching is excellent and hundreds of academic staff are nominated for our staff Oscars each year.
Research at Nottingham makes an impact around the world by tackling some of the major challenges facing society, the economy and the environment.
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