Primary Teacher Training
Train to teach primary pupils with our support
What we offer
High-quality training partner
Train in a local school and gain a PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status from the University of Roehampton.
Roehampton has a uniquely long heritage in teacher training and is ranked in the Top 3 universities in London for the quality of its research in the fields of education. This reflects the world-class expertise of the University of Roehampton’s staff. Primary courses are rated at the Strong standard level by Ofsted in 2026.
Expert support and local placements
You will be supported throughout your course by the Wandle Teaching School Hub ITT programme team. This is in addition to your in-school mentor and university mentor.
Your placement will be in a local school that has a well-established history of excellent ITT development and support for beginning teachers.
Our ITT primary students have a high rate of employability. We provide 1:1 support to help you move on with your career after qualification.
Primary Open Morning!
Join us for an informative and inspiring morning at Chesterton Primary School, where you will meet staff, tour the school, and observe teaching and learning in action. There will be opportunities to talk to the team about tuition fees, funding and submitting an application for teacher training.
Details: 4th November 2026, from 9:30-11:30 at Chesterton Primary School, Battersea
About this course
We’ve collated your key questions about studying for a primary PGCE with the University of Roehampton through Wandle Teaching School Hub. If you have any questions that aren’t answered below, please get in touch with our friendly team who will be happy to help.
This primary PGCE qualification from the University of Roehampton gives you the tools to build a successful career in teaching while providing a holistic view of the profession. You will focus on the child, the curriculum and the teacher.
The course will build your confidence in the classroom and your understanding of the wider role a teacher plays. At the same time it will provide you with all the subject knowledge to effectively teach the full curriculum to all age groups of primary school children.
As a student on the University of Roehampton primary PGCE you will receive the following teaching and pastoral support:
- Your training will be overseen by a mentor from your host school.
- You will be allocated a tutor from the University of Roehampton to support you with practical and academic elements of the course.
- You will be expected to take part in lectures and seminars once a week and be in your host school for four days a week.
You will be based in host schools for 32 weeks of the year, including a number of short placements in different schools to give you knowledge of a range of settings. In the vast majority of cases these placements will be in schools local to you.
To apply for the primary PGCE course at the University of Roehampton you will need:
- An undergraduate degree at class 2:2 or above, or equivalent.
- Grade 4 (C) or above in English, maths and science, or equivalent qualification. We will consider candidates with pending GCSEs. We will also consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test in English, maths or science.
- To complete a DBS check prior to taking up the offer of a place.
You will be assessed against the Teachers’ Standards before being recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.
Please check the Get Into Teaching website for the most up to date support with funding.
How to apply
Apply for a primary PGCE with the University of Roehampton as your accredited provider and SW London Future Teachers as your Lead Partner.