Program Overview

Why choose this course?

You’re full of ideas and have a passion for teaching. You want to be a positive influence.  You want to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Primary school teaching puts you in a unique and powerful position to enrich young lives. We’ll launch you on a journey to become an inspirational teacher. We’ll unlock your potential so you can unlock the potential of the children you teach.  

Be the best you can be

Most of us remember our favourite teacher. Maybe they had a great sense of humour, were kind, patient or had a way of explaining things so that suddenly everything seemed possible. We’ll teach you how to use your strengths, skills, and personality to motivate pupils with different abilities from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

Show don’t tell

Learning happens best through practical experience. Try out different teaching approaches in small seminar groups. Go on field trips to museums. Learn about Forest Schools. How do outside environments increase engagement? Experience learning from the perspective of young pupils. Not only do we showcase a range of innovative teaching styles, but you’ll also immerse yourself in school-based training throughout your degree. You’ll spend a minimum of 120 days working in our partnership schools. You’ll have the opportunity to observe professional teachers. You’ll experience school life in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2 so you can try different techniques and observe a range of age levels. This is your chance to put theory into practice.  

We believe in you

You’ll be taught by a team of energetic and friendly teachers who will be with you every step of the way. We’ll give you opportunities to thrive. You’ll have the platform to succeed. There will be advice if you want it. We’ll inspire you to develop imaginative approaches to teaching. Together we’ll help you build your teacher identity. We’ll give you the skills, knowledge and understanding to teach all subjects in the primary curriculum.  

Become a teacher of the future

You’ll learn modern teaching techniques to engage young people today. You’ll develop a diverse range of skills such as creating videos, delivering presentations, and designing apps. You’ll be able to try new things, take risks, be brave. We’ll expand your technical knowledge, so your teaching style is relevant and engaging. You’ll enter a rewarding and fulfilling teaching career, feeling confident because you studied at Herts. We are also rated TEF Gold, making us one of the best universities for teaching and support.  

The course also offers the opportunity to partake in a residential visit to experience aspects of learning in the outdoors.