A national recruitment campaign is coming to the South East to encourage people to find out more about life as a teacher.

The free Get Into Teaching event from 4.30pm to 8pm on Wednesday, November 16 at the Hilton Metropole hotel, Kings Road, Brighton aims to inspire more people in the area to join the profession.

The event will include opportunities to meet current teachers from local schools, talk to expert advisers, and connect with others interested in teaching. Information will also be available about how to fund training – tax-free bursaries of up to £27,000 to train as a teacher are available in selected subjects.

Post-graduate teacher training typically lasts one year, with new trainees starting courses each September. Applications to train from next year are now open.

Roger Pope, spokesman for the Get Into Teaching campaign and a national leader of education, said: “This event is a fantastic opportunity to explore everything you need to know about a career that really does change lives and allow you to make your mark on the world.

“You too could soon be joining thousands of others, tapping into your own talents and passion for a particular subject while witnessing pupils learn and flourish.”