**Overview**When youve decided you want to be a primary school teacher, youll want your degree to lead you smoothly into this fulfilling, rewarding career. At Worcester, we have excellent contacts with the schools in the region where youll do your placements. They also keep us up to date with job vacancies, so not surprisingly, our employability statistics are very impressive.Youll also experience a great sense of community on the course. The majority of sessions are delivered in small seminar ... READ MORE

**Overview**When you've decided you want to be a primary school teacher, you'll want your degree to lead you smoothly into this fulfilling, rewarding career. At Worcester, we have excellent contacts with the schools in the region where you'll do your placements. They also keep us up to date with job vacancies, so not surprisingly, our employability statistics are very impressive.You'll also experience a great sense of community on the course. The majority of sessions are delivered in small seminar groups, with some whole cohort sessions. You will receive excellent academic and personal support from your tutors throughout the course and exceptional guidance from mentors and colleagues in school.**Key Features**- 100% overall student satisfaction (NSS 2019) for Early Years 3-7 years- Good balance between teaching and placements - including a two week placement in the first term, where you'll experience school life and learn about the role of the class teacher- The opportunity to carry out placements in different schools to provide a broad yet personalised experienced, tailored to specific needs- A 'Beyond the Classroom' module, offering you the opportunity to carry out a placement outside the classroom - for example, with a museum, Brownies or Cubs, Camp America, or sports coaching - and to develop a wider understanding of teaching pedagogy and management of behaviour- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) when you complete the course- Specialise in 3-7 year olds.**Learn more about the course at our Open Days**Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. Explore the campus, meet our lecturers and talk to current students. Find out more and book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days**Why the University of Worcester?**The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.**Recent Worcester achievements**- University of the Year - Finalist - 2019 Times Higher Education Awards and UK Social Mobility Awards- 1st for Quality Education - 2019 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings- Outstanding Support for Students - Finalist - 2019 Times Higher Education Awards- Top 10 for Student Satisfaction - 2019 National Student Survey- Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)- Sustainability Institution of the Year - Finalist - 2019 Green Gown Awards**Guaranteed accommodation**If you’re applying to be a first year undergraduate student and accept a conditional or unconditional offer as your first choice by 1 May and apply for accommodation before 31 May, you are guaranteed a place in our University-managed accommodation.