Program Overview

Primary Teaching

Primary Teaching qualifications equip students to teach children from five to 13 years of age in a range of settings.

Subject Overview

By supporting childrens learning success from Year 1 to Year 8, primary teachers influence the future. Rated in the top 2% of Education courses worldwide, our programmes develop your knowledge of The New Zealand Curriculum and its eight essential learning areas:

• mathematics and statistics
• English
• science
• technology
• social science
• the arts
• languages
• health and physical education

We prepare students to teach in a broad range of areas, including specialised subjects such as sport and cultural interests.

We provide students with practical experience in a range of school settings. Working alongside experienced teachers gives you a real insight into what teaching is all about.

Career Opportunities

Primary Teaching qualifies you to become a provisionally certificated teacher in primary and intermediate schools.

Graduates also work in:

• after-school and holiday care services
• special education settings
• private tutoring firms
• teaching resource development

More advanced study of educational theory and teaching techniques can lead to careers in:

• research
• education leadership
• policymaking

Study Options

• Undergraduate study
• Postgraduate study