Advice on hand for wannabe teachers

Wannabe teachers have been urged to attend a recruitment event in Birmingham this weekend which is on the hunt for the 'best of the best.'

With secondary teacher vacancies up by 16 per cent on this time last year, the Training and Development Agency for Schools is calling for more career changers and high-flying graduates to come forward and help fill available positions.

The Train to Teach recruitment event will take place at the Thinktank Science Museum in Birmingham on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th March to educate and inspire potential teachers to the profession.

At the event, teachers, local universities and subject associations will be available to offer personalised advice and information on the different routes into teaching with tips on how to make a compelling application.

Mr Drew and Mr Goddard from the popular documentary 'Educating Essex' will also be on hand to discuss their experiences.

Stephen Hillier, Chief Executive of the Training & Development Agency for Schools (TDA) said: "Teaching is increasingly a career for the most able graduates. We're on the hunt for the best of the best. This is a challenging but equally rewarding career, now with the financial incentives to match.

Training places are filling up much more quickly than last year. Anyone intending to start their career in the classroom in 2012 needs to apply quickly. I would urge people who are interested in learning more about the profession to come along to Train to Teach Midlands."

Entrance to Train to Teach is free, however prior registration is advised to guarantee fast-track entry. To register now, visit http://traintoteach.tda.gov.uk/