The Train to Teach exhibition, taking place at Thinktank, in the Birmingham Science Museum, will showcase the benefits of teaching and will give potential recruits an insight into the rewards and exciting challenges that teaching offers. Attendees will also be given information on the varied routes into the profession and tips on how to make a compelling application in this increasingly competitive field.

Teaching experts, teacher training providers and experienced teachers will be running seminars throughout Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March to give advice on:

routes into teaching;

how to make a good teacher training application; and

what happens on a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) course.

There will be plenty of teachers on hand to share their own experiences and teaching consultants will be available throughout both days for questions and advice.

Graham Holley, Chief Executive of the TDA said:

'Teaching is becoming the career of choice for some of the best graduates and those seeking a career change and a fresh challenge - and with good reason. Teaching offers a competitive salary and job security, coupled with great opportunities for progression.

'We're constantly searching for talented people to become teachers and Train to Teach is the ideal opportunity for those interested in teaching to come along to find out more.'

The Train to Teach Birmingham event is taking place at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

Opening times for the exhibition are Friday 19th March 09.00 -18:00 and Saturday 20th March 10.00-16.00. It is a chance for people interested in teaching to find out about opportunities across the Midlands.

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

We have included this feature for readers who may be looking for other employment opportunities or careers in the present difficult economic circumstances