A national recruitment campaign to find more teachers is coming to Slough.

Anyone interested in ateaching career can visit the Train to Teach event at the Copthorne Slough Hotel, Cippenham Lane, Slough on Tuesday, January 21 from 4.30pm to 8pm.

Almost 9,000 people attended last year’s events, which are organised across different towns and cities by the Department for Education's national Get Into Teaching campaign.

Roger Pope, spokesperson for the Get Into Teaching campaign said: “It’s a wonderful feeling knowing every lesson shapes a life.

“As well as the immense satisfaction of witnessing students learn and knowing you are influencing the next generation, teaching enables you to tap into your talents and passion for your subject."

At the event, experienced teacher training advisors will be on hand to guide aspiring teachers through the training options and next steps. Representatives from schools and universities will also be there with insights into how to make a strong application.

Information will be available about the latest financial support available and the opportunities for career progression. You could receive a £26,000 tax-free bursary to train as a teacher and newly-qualified teachers start on a minimum starting salary of £24,000 to £30,000, depending on location.

Registration in advance is advisable but visitors can turn up on the day.

Applications for teacher training, starting in September 2020, are now open. To find out more visit: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk, or call the Get Into Teaching Line on 0800 389 2500.

For the latest list of bursaries and scholarships available go to: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-salary/overview