PGCE Primary Education with QTS (Teacher Apprenticeship)
- Level
- Apprenticeship
- Duration
- 1 year
- Subject
- Education
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The PGCE Primary Education with QTS (Teacher Apprenticeship) combines hands-on teaching experience with academic study, helping you understand the theory behind how children learn. It's ideal if you're working in, or planning to work in, primary education. As a teacher apprentice, you can be employed in a range of settings, including academy and maintained schools. Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll build your professional teaching knowledge and develop key skills in planning, designing, and delivering lessons, including adaptive teaching to meet the needs of all students. You’ll also become a reflective practitioner, someone who thinks carefully about their teaching and how to keep improving it. You’ll be supported by our team of experienced academics who'll guide you through key teaching and learning theories and show you how to apply them in your own classroom practice. You’ll also explore how to design and assess learning effectively, and gain confidence in your understanding of
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · or above |
|---|---|
| GCSE | 4 or above |
| Other conditions | interview · All shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Start dates
September 2026/27
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline
Campus
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
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