You’ll also need to be able to relate to pupils and their parents, and have patience and a good sense of humour. One of the main routes into primary school teaching is to do Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) and get qualified teacher status.To do this you must have GCSEs in English, maths and a science subject. You will also need clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.ou’ll also need to be able to relate to pupils and their parents, and have patience and a good sense of humour. One of the main routes into primary school teaching is to do Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) and get qualified teacher status.