Primary 5-11

Our Primary 5–11 programme provides a rich and rewarding pathway into teaching, giving you the knowledge, confidence and experience to teach across Key Stage One (ages 5–7) and Key Stage Two (ages 7–11), while developing an understanding of the Early Years Framework and the transition into secondary education. Our ambitious, inclusive and evidence-informed curriculum is framed around five key competencies and underpinned by The Model for Great Teaching, supporting you to develop the skills, knowledge and professional behaviours needed to become a confident, reflective and effective teacher. The phase- and subject-specific elements focus on the Primary National Curriculum, helping you to build strong subject knowledge and master effective teaching approaches across all primary subjects.

From the first week in September, you’ll spend four days a week in school (at least 135 days, or 75% of your course). You’ll begin your training in Key Stage One (Years 1–2) and move to a Key Stage Two placement (Years 3–6) at February half-term, gaining valuable experience across both phases of primary education.

Our placement pattern enables you to spend substantial time in two schools, supporting your growth and reflection as a developing teacher and giving you firsthand insight into the pivotal role schools play within their communities. You’ll work closely with experienced mentors, observe great teaching in action and plan engaging lessons that bring learning to life. As your confidence grows, you’ll move from leading small groups and parts of lessons to whole-class teaching, supported every step of the way. You’ll also engage in reflective discussions and professional learning conversations, while contributing to wider school life through enrichment activities, parent and carer communication and involvement in school trips, clubs and events.

The programme also includes Immersive Days in English and mathematics, where you will deepen your understanding of how to teach these core subjects effectively. Alongside this, Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) opportunities give you focused time to refine your teaching and apply your learning in real classrooms, including visits to secondary and Early Years settings.

With a blend of school-based experience, centre-based training and specialist input from Subject Leads, you’ll be fully supported to develop into a confident, knowledgeable teacher. On successful completion, you’ll be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with 60 master’s-level credits, delivered and awarded by Sheffield Hallam University, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for both early years and primary teacher training.

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