Teaching primary
Primary teachers work with children between the ages of three and eleven and teach all of the subjects in the national curriculum.
Primary school teachers are expected to demonstrate a sound, basic knowledge of all the subjects in the curriculum for key stages 1 and 2. A degree is required, though not in a specialised subject.
| National curriculum subjects for key stages 1 and 2 |
|---|
| Status | Subject |
|---|
| Core subject | English |
| Maths |
| Science |
| Welsh (if you are training in Wales) |
| Non-core foundation subject | Design and technology (D&T) |
| Information and communication technology (ICT) |
| History |
| Geography |
| Modern foreign languages (MFL) |
| Art and design |
| Music |
| Physical education (PE) |
Every key stage 2 pupil in England will now be entitled to study a foreign language. For this reason, it's possible to train as a primary teacher specialising in languages. Find out about teacher training with primary modern languages.
To view the national curriculum for all subjects visit the Curriculum Online website.
