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Become their influencer

Train to be a primary teacher at Manchester Met.

Give their story the best possible start

Primary school teachers are often one of the first influencers you meet in your life - and probably one of the most memorable. They’re the ones who introduced you to your favourite subject, reminded you to say please and thank you, and gave you a great foundation to build your education.

The need for newly qualified teachers has never been higher. It’s your turn to inspire the next generation of learners. 

As a primary teacher, you’ll help young children understand how different subjects work and why. You might locate the world’s oceans and explore the issue of plastic. You might also explain why they really do need an ‘e’ in ‘potatoes’. You’ll find new ways to influence their love of learning, and build the confidence of everyone in your class.

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What makes a great Primary teacher?

What makes a great Primary teacher?

When you remember your favourite teacher, what was it you loved about them? We’ve sat down with some local experts to find out what they believe makes a fantastic teacher and why teaching is such a rewarding profession.

Why Primary Education at Manchester Met

Training teachers since 1878

Each year, we're proud to welcome over 700 trainee teachers onto our PGCE courses, providing them with the tools and expertise to take them to the top of the class.

Partnerships

We have partnerships with over 500 primary schools across the North West, so you can enjoy a diverse placement experience within a range of teaching environments.

Specialist facilities

Your on-campus learning will take place in our award-winning Brooks building, home to our specialist teacher training facilities.

Support

Manchester Met has contributed towards developing the new Early Careers Framework (ECF), which will give you all the support you need during the first years of your career.

Meet our Primary Alumni

Hannah Aldred
This course provides you with an introduction to teaching, looking at subjects across the curriculum with experienced teachers. My time at Manchester Met has provided me with a tool kit of ideas and philosophies about teaching that has developed my future practice.
Hannah Aldred
PGCE Primary Education
Michael Pryle
One of the main reasons I applied to Manchester Met was because of the voluntary experience I gained through my local primary school. I was impressed by the overall support provided and even met a couple of visiting tutors, again only to be impressed by their professionalism.
Michael Pryle
PGCE Primary Education
Toni Brown
Manchester Met has a reputation for turning out great teachers. The city is amazing, with some brilliant schools and I wanted to make connections close to home. I now have my first teaching job lined up and am open to all possibilities as to where my career can take me.
Toni Brown
PGCE Primary Education

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If you have any further queries about primary teacher training at Manchester Met, our Course Enquiries team are happy to help.
Get in touch for questions about course content, placements and funding.

Course Enquiries: +44 (0)161 247 6969
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