When you train to teach Primary with Teach West London, you'll have the opportunity to choose from our network of partner primary schools across West London, helping you find a community where you can thrive and belong. You'll spend four days a week immersed in the life of your chosen school, gaining hands-on experience and learning from expert practitioners as you develop the skills and confidence to become an excellent teacher. The remaining day each week is dedicated to high-quality training at one of our specialist training spaces within Twyford CofE Academies Trust, one of the country's highest-performing multi-academy trusts. Recognised by Ofsted as exceptional, Teach West London combines sector-leading training with practical classroom experience to help you become a confident, skilled teacher.
What Primary courses are available?
Our suite of courses includes fee-paying and employment-based routes for Primary 5-11 and Primary with SEND specialism.
There are two course options:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) only (£9000)
or - Qualified Teacher Status & Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (£10,050)
Please note that fees relate to programmes starting in September 2027. Fees are subject to change for the 2028/29 academic year and will be updated in line with notifications and guidance from the Department for Education (DfE).
Where can I teach?
We work with Primary schools across West London in the boroughs of Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon and Harrow.
When you complete your application, you will nominate your preferred placement school.
Find out more about choosing your placement school.
What support will I have?
We are committed to helping you succeed. As a trainee, you'll receive comprehensive support to ensure you thrive in your teacher training and beyond. This includes dedicated mentors, pastoral support for your wellbeing and access to a wide network of professional development opportunities within our teaching school hub. From your initial training to leadership roles, we’ll be with you every step of the way. Watch Claire's video below to hear her experience as a Teach West London Trainee.
Find out more about your training and how we support you.
What our primary trainees say
What our primary schools say
What are the entry requirements?
If you’re applying for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
- For QTS only ideally with a 1st, 2:1 or 2:2*
- For QTS & PGCE you must have a 1st, 2:1 or 2:2
*Teach West London may be willing to consider applicants who have a 3rd in their degree for the QTS only pathway, this will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Proof of certificates for UK and international qualifications will be required.
All applicants must have at least:
- Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths
- Grace 4/C (or equivalent) in GCSE English
- For primary courses, a grade 4/C (or equivalent) in a GCSE Science subject
Although it is not essential, it is desirable for fee-funded applicants to have had some experience, including observing lessons in a UK primary school by the time that the training course begins. Before you apply, we recommend you gain as much experience in the classroom as possible, which will strengthen your application and prepare yourself for potential interviews as well as ensuring that teaching is the career that you want to pursue. To find out more about getting school experience, please visit Get school experience - Get school experience - GOV.UK (education.gov.uk) or visit our events page for upcoming opportunities with Teach West London.
For salaried applicants, school experience is strongly recommended. Applicants for our apprenticeship programmes must be able to demonstrate readiness for independent classroom teaching from the start of the programme, as they are likely to be teaching up to 12 hours per week from September. We therefore expect candidates to have gained experience in schools, including lesson observation and opportunities to work directly with, and ideally teach, children in Primary Schools. School experience may be paid or voluntary. Experience in UK schools is strongly preferred. Applicants without UK school experience who are offered a place will be required to gain relevant UK school experience before the programme begins.
Applicants should also have a strong employment history, ideally three years full-time or more, although this does not need to have been gained in a school setting.
We will only accept applications for our PGTA programmes when we have a prospective employing school expressing interest with us. If applications are not currently open for our Primary PGTA, we encourage you to register your interest here and we'll keep you informed about future placement opportunities.
Find out more about entry requirements.
How do I apply?
All applications to train to teach must be made through the Department for Education (DfE) using their Find Postgraduate Teacher Training Service.
Our provider code: 1KV
Our name: Teach West London
Click on the name of the course you wish to apply for. This will take you to the relevant course on the DfE application portal.
| Fee Paying (unsalaried) | Fee Paying (unsalaried) | Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeships Courses (salaried) | |||
| PRIMARY COURSES | QTS & PGCE | QTS only |
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| Primary 5-11 |
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L407 |
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| Primary SEN/D specialism | B903 | B667 | X472 |
Find out more about how to apply.
Why teach Primary?
Training to teach in Primary education offers a unique opportunity to have a profound impact on a child's foundational skills and early developmental stages. Primary teachers play a crucial role in building a love for learning, contributing to the holistic development of students in academic, emotional, social and physical aspects.
Hear what our teachers say about teaching.
Get in touch
If you need help with your application or have a question, don't hesitate to contact our friendly team.
Phone: 0203 301 3180
Email: [email protected]
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