Train to teach Primary with Leeds Trinity

Inspire young learners with a PGCE that combines expert support and hands-on classroom experience

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Create futures

Make a difference every day in the primary classroom with a PGCE at Leeds Trinity.

You'll gain the skills, experience and confidence to inspire young learners, with school placements and expert support built into your training.

Choose your PGCE

Whether you choose the 3-7 or 5-11 route, you'll graduate ready to teach across the full primary age range.

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Focus on early years

Specialise in teaching young children during their most formative years.

You'll gain experience across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, developing the skills to support children's learning, independence and confidence.

This route equips you to lay strong foundations for their future education.

View PGCE Primary (3–7) course

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Cover the full curriculum

Prepare to teach across the full primary curriculum, with placements in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

You'll develop the skills to engage, challenge and support children throughout their formative years, helping them thrive at school and beyond.

This route equips you to guide pupils as they build the knowledge and confidence for secondary education.

View PGCE Primary (5-11) course

Start your teaching journey

Explore your options, meet our team and discover the right PGCE for you. Take your first step today.

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Why choose Leeds Trinity?

At Leeds Trinity, you’ll train in a supportive community where your success comes first.

A leading teacher training provider

We’ve been training teachers since 1966, with an outstanding reputation for high-quality, research-informed PGCEs that prepare you to make an impact from day one.

Strong school partnerships

Gain experience across a wide network of primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, from small rural settings to large city schools – each offering diverse and supportive learning environments.

Expert tutors and mentors

Learn from experienced primary educators and school mentors who’ll guide you through every stage of your training, helping you grow in confidence and classroom practice.

Research-led training

Our curriculum is shaped by the latest educational research into early learning and child development, so you’ll be ready to meet the needs of every pupil in your classroom.

Excellent career outcomes

Our Primary PGCE graduates are confident, employable and well prepared for their first teaching roles.

Early career teachers who trained at Leeds Trinity say they were exceptionally well prepared for their first teaching post.

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