Primary QTS Only

Applications open 7th October 2025

Course Code

2TD8

Start Date

September 2026

Duration

1 year

Type

Full Time

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Our QTS Only programme focuses on developing your practical teaching skills directly in the classroom, ensuring you gain the experience and expertise required to become a confident, effective teacher.

As a school-led training route, you’ll spend most of your time in classrooms, learning from experienced teachers and applying your training straight away. By being fully immersed in school life, you’ll build confidence, gain real-world experience, and develop the knowledge and teaching skills required to deliver first-class outcomes for children.

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Qualifications

Completion of this course provides you with the following qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is the legal requirement for teaching in England. Obtaining QTS with us will allow you to teach in maintained primary schools in England

Train Your Way

We give you the option to specialise in a pathway while you train. Regardless of your choice, you will be qualified to teach ages 3-11 by the end of the programme.

3-7

Two contrasting placements in both EYFS (Nursery or Reception) and Key Stage One (Year 1 or Year 2)

5-11

Two contrasting placements in both Key Stage One (Year 1 or Year 2) and Key Stage Two (Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 or Year 6)

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How will I study?

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Our SCITT Training Sessions

Our training sessions are seamlessly integrated with your in-school learning. Trainees will begin the programme with training sessions at the start of each week and have the opportunity to observe and apply their learning during their observation days (see Observation). Trainees continue to attend training sessions once a week throughout their teaching block, providing a good point of contact with lead mentors and other trainees to reflect and digest events of the week.

Most of our in-person training sessions take place at our two hub schools, and you will have the opportunity to apply for a study site when completing your application. Our hub approach to training gives a personal touch to our programme and allows trainees to develop strong connections with their peers.

In addition to our hubs, we also use our Prestolee Multi-Academy Trust and wider partnership schools where full-cohort sessions are required.

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Observing in Placement

Trainees will attend observation days in each placement, typically at the end of each week following two or three training sessions. You will have the opportunity to observe teaching theory and practice discussed during your training and reflect on your learning, and even apply your knowledge in practice. This integration of SCITT training sessions and experience in schools means are trainees are proficient in applying what they have learnt in training into classroom settings quickly, regardless of your experience in schools.

Observation days are also essential for you to develop your confidence in the school environment and build a rapport with staff and pupils before you begin teaching. This means our trainees can hit the ground running with their training and embed knowledge from the start of the programme.

Assessed Teaching

You will begin teaching in your first placement school around week seven, starting off with core subjects (Phonics, Reading, Writing & Maths) and building up to wider curriculum subjects on a gradually increasing teaching percentage. You will be supported by your lead mentor and school-based mentor throughout this phase.

Assessed teaching in split into three phases:

Beginning Phase: teaching up to 50% of a class timetable in core subjects
Developing Phase: teaching up to 60% of a class timetable in core & wider subjects
Extending Phase: building up to 80% of a class timetable by the end of the programme

By the end of the programme you will have taught subjects across the primary national curriculum and Early Years Statutory Framework, and be a confident in planning, assessing and delivering these subjects in your chosen phase.

Entry Requirements

Honours degree at a class 3 or above

Grade C/4 in GCSE English (or equivalent)

Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths (or equivalent)

Grade C/4 in GCSE Science (or equivalent)

What other criteria do I need to meet?

We're looking for applicants who can demonstrate:

A genuine enthusiasm for teaching
An interest in the primary curriculum
An awareness of safeguarding
An awareness of the Teachers’ Standards
Our values in action
Professionalism
Respect for diversity and inclusion
Reflective thinking
Clear communication
Creative thinking and planning

No school experience is required to join this course!

Course Fees

Our course fees for 2026-27 are set at £8500 per annum.

Tuition fee loans are available for most British students. Applicants can also apply for a maintenance loan for financal support during their study. Self-funding options also available.

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We also offer a PGCE with QTS route into teaching

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