ASPIRING teachers are being encouraged to attend Oxford’s Train to Teach roadshow.

The roadshow is part of the annual Get Into Teaching campaign, aimed to encourage more graduates into the profession.

It will be held at the Randolph Hotel on Thursday from 4.30pm.

The event will highlight the competitive starting salaries and excellent employment prospects as well as the financial support available - including a £26,000 tax-free bursary to train as a teacher.

Attendees 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.

Spokesman for the Get Into Teaching campaign Roger Pope 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 Oxford 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.” For more information and to register for the event visit: getintoteaching.education.gov.uk