Primary and Early Years Education PGCE with QTS
University of Huddersfield
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Do you aspire to nurture curiosity, creativity, and development in the early years and primary classroom? If you hold an undergraduate degree, our Primary and Early Years Education PGCE with QTS is the perfect step towards achieving your teaching dreams. This course is designed to equip you with the skills to teach children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1, empowering you to inspire and support pupils aged 3-7 while developing a strong foundation in teaching and ...Read more

Do you aspire to nurture curiosity, creativity, and development in the early years and primary classroom? If you hold an undergraduate degree, our Primary and Early Years Education PGCE with QTS is the perfect step towards achieving your teaching dreams. This course is designed to equip you with the skills to teach children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1, empowering you to inspire and support pupils aged 3-7 while developing a strong foundation in teaching and understanding their progression towards Key Stage 2. Why Choose Primary and Early Years Education? Hands-On Learning: Gain invaluable classroom experience in partnership schools where you’ll observe, learn from, and work alongside experienced teachers. Expert Support: Benefit from dedicated mentoring, organised school placements, and tailored academic guidance to help you thrive in your role. Comprehensive Curriculum: Develop your understanding of National Curriculum subjects, with a focus on teaching and learning strategies specific to Early Years and Key Stage 1. Career-Ready: This course prepares you for your first teaching post in a primary school, ensuring you have the confidence, skills, and knowledge to make a difference.

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70/279
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Entry requirements

An Honours degree with a classification of 2:2 or above. GCSE English Language, Maths and a Science at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme) or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you will need IELTS 7.0 overall, with no element less than 6.5. If all or part of your qualifications are from outside the UK, well need a UK ENIC statement of comparability.; You must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, and that you have the intellectual and academic potential to meet the required Teachers Standards by the end of the programme. You should provide two references. Where applicants have current or recent experience working with children or young people, one of the referees should be a member of staff who can comment on their potential to train to teach. Offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure checks and applicants must not previously have been barred from teaching or working with children. We also ask you to complete a health declaration to ensure that you have the health and physical capacity to teach.; All conditions must be met by 31 August for entry in September in the year of application.

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£9,535 per year

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£19,800 per year

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University of Huddersfield
Queensgate Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Huddersfield  0.2 miles away

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