Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) University of Leeds

Overview

Throughout your  Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (5-11) degree from University of Leeds, you’ll have the benefit of the world-leading research underpinning the curriculum, providing knowledge about the latest innovations in areas such as early childhood, digital and mathematics education.

You'll also have the opportunity to experience outdoor learning, climate change education, inclusive education practices and creativity.

Practical experience is integral to teaching – that’s why you’ll head out into work placements at local schools each year as part of your course. This gives you the platform to advance your skillset, try out new techniques and build up your confidence in the classroom.

Course highlights

• Graduate as a fully qualified primary school teacher of 5 – 11-year-olds, with Qualified Teacher Status and a BA Honours degree.

• Benefit from the partnership between Red Kite Teacher Training, an Ofsted outstanding rated provider of initial teacher education and experienced academic practitioners at a leading Russell Group University.

• Study in the world-ranked School of Education alongside staff and students from across the globe.

• Research-led teaching –combined with practical teaching mentorship delivered by Red Kite experts – equips you with the essential and well-rounded skills you’ll need for a successful career in this field.

• Gain valuable practical experience undertaking school placements in Key Stages 1 and 2 throughout the three years of the degree.

• Enjoy enrichment opportunities such as outdoor learning, creativity and digital practices.

Career opportunities

• This degree will equip you with a well-balanced, holistic set of skills – both theoretically and practically – that’ll qualify you as a primary teacher.

• With experience, you could move into leadership roles such as key stage co-ordinator or assistant head teacher.