Primary Education

Get ready to kickstart a rewarding teaching career. When you study in the School of Education, you’ll gain the skills and expertise you need to excel in the classroom, and the school-based training you undertake as part of your degree will give you the experience you need to graduate as a confident teacher.

Learn from the experts

Train at a University renowned for teacher training. Leeds Trinity has been training outstanding teachers for over 50 years.

Benefit from our partnerships

We have strong partnerships with a wide range of schools, enabling you to build your confidence with a variety of valuable in-school experiences.

Receive financial support

Our School Experience Bursary will support you financially during your school-based training, helping you with the cost of things like travel and appropriate dress.

Become qualified

Meet the Teachers’ Standards and you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) when you complete your programme.

Unlock postgraduate opportunities

After you graduate, you’ll be well-placed to benefit from our range of postgraduate degrees for education professionals, and may also be eligible for an alumni discount on your course fees.

Over the course of your programme, you’ll spend a minimum of 24 weeks training in a school environment, gradually taking on greater classroom responsibilities to prepare you for your teaching career.

From small rural schools to large, inner-city schools, we work with a diverse range of institutions, giving you the experience you need to hone your teaching skills and secure your dream teaching job after graduating.

You will be mentored by expert colleagues in both school and University settings throughout, helping you to gradually build your confidence as you progress from assisting in the classroom to teaching whole group sessions.

Leeds Trinity has partnered with the UK Literacy Association, offering opportunities for Primary Education students to champion the value of reading in childhood.

You can apply once you enrol on your course, and if successful, you’ll work with other ambassadors from across the country to share best practices and make book recommendations for other trainees. Not only does it raise awareness of age-appropriate texts – it’ll also look fantastic on your CV.