PEOPLE are encouraged to discover the rewards and opportunities a career in teaching offers at the Train To Teach roadshow at the University of Brighton tomorrow.

The roadshow is part of the annual Get Into Teaching campaign, aimed at encouraging more graduates with the passion and potential to teach.

The event allows aspiring teachers to have all their questions answered in one place.

It will highlight the starting salaries and excellent employment prospects as well as the financial support available – you could get a £26,000 tax-free bursary to train as a teacher.

People will be able to meet representatives from schools and universities that provide teacher training, gain insights into how to make a strong application and receive one-to-one advice from current teachers and teaching experts.

Applications for teacher training starting in September next year are now open and popular courses fill up fast.

Roger Pope, spokesman for the Get Into Teaching campaign and chairman of the National College for Teaching and Leadership, said: “Good teachers are in demand and the career provides excellent employment prospects with the opportunity to progress quickly.

“Alongside the generous bursaries and scholarships on offer, we provide a comprehensive programme of support to help people become teachers.

“The Train To Teach roadshow in Brighton isn’t only for graduates.

“Every year, we see people from other sectors switching to teaching, bringing a wealth of experience to help inspire the next generation.”

The free Train To Teach event is being held at the University of Brighton, Checkland Building, Village Way, Falmer, Brighton, tomorrow from 4.30pm to 7.30pm.

A range of online workshops offering support are also being held throughout this term.