Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

During the  Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (Hons) course offered at the University of  Derby you'll spend approximately 24 weeks on placement in a number of different schools. This will include a mixture of placements from EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) through to the end of Key Stage 2. During this time, you will be supported by mentors and subject specialists.

Key facts

• 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education)
• Personalise your degree to match your interests - choose from our range of curriculum enhancement pathways
• Learn from an experienced, lively and caring teaching team
• Rich and varied learning experiences beyond the classroom - opportunity for overseas school visits
• We develop outstanding teachers who are resilient, critical, and reflective classroom practitioners. You will develop the confidence to challenge policy, practice and ways of teaching. You'll be equipped with advanced teaching and academic skills to make your own practice transformative. You'll learn to be inclusive and sensitive to the needs of children to ensure good outcomes for all. 
• And you'll learn in a dynamic and lively, inspirational and innovative environment with students of all ages and backgrounds.

Careers

• Our newly qualified teachers are highly regarded within the education sector and our employability statistics speak for themselves - 95% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes survey). Many of our graduates go on to secure jobs at schools where they undertook their placements.
• When you graduate, you could choose to continue studying with us by taking our MA Education course, which will help you to explore the wider impact of education and increase your confidence as a practitioner. The MA Education is especially valuable if you have set your sights on more senior roles such as head teacher or deputy head teacher. 
• As a newly qualified teacher, you can also benefit from the University’s continuing support as you take your career forward. We offer a range of resources, subject updates, events, conferences and development opportunities to ease your transition into professional practice.