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Created in collaboration with schools and early learning centers, our Primary teacher education courses will help you grow into a creative and motivational educator. Our intensive programs run for around 40 weeks, with roughly two-thirds of that time spent in classroom environments. The teacher preparation curriculum maintains an active connection between university instruction and practical school experience. As a Bath Spa educator-in-training, you'll investigate teaching methodologies and diverse learning approaches for children. The program highlights how families, schools, and communities influence children's education and development. Upon finishing your Initial Teacher Education, you'll be fully certified to teach, equipped with crucial knowledge, abilities, and self-assurance for classroom success. Program elements
Campus-based learning
We'll foster your ability to analyze educational research, national policies, and teaching methods while guiding you through reflective assessment processes. Instruction occurs through lectures, seminars, and workshops encompassing all primary curriculum subjects. Classroom practicum You'll gain experience in multiple school environments, helping you understand different educational philosophies. Working alongside experienced mentors, you'll refine your teaching techniques through hands-on practice and thoughtful analysis. This practical component lets you apply your growing teaching abilities while observing how university theories function in real learning spaces.
Professional outcomes
This PGCE course develops exceptional educators prepared with appropriate competencies, insights, and practical experience to launch successful teaching careers.
You’ll need to be well suited to the teaching profession both personally and academically. We look for people with a committed professional approach and an exceptional work ethic. You’ll need to be organised, flexible and unflappable, as well as being able to communicate, interact and relate well to everyone. When entering the teaching profession, you'll benefit from having strong emotional resilience and a sense of humour.
In addition to the general entry requirements, you’ll need a good honours degree; your degree can be in any subject. We only accept candidates with GCSE passes at grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalents) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
English language requirements:
IELTS Academic either 6.5 or 7.0: This must include a minimum of 5.5 or 6.0 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. 
TOEFL iBT - This must include a total of 75, to include a minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.