NEW blood for the classroom is being sought in Teignbridge with a recruitment drive for teachers across South Devon.

Aspiring pedagogues are being invited to attend a Train to Reach roadshow at the Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel in the city on November 15.

Visitors to the event, organised by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) will be able to meet representatives from schools and universities which provide teacher training.

They will be given insights into how to make a strong application, and receive one-to-one advice from current teachers and teaching experts.

Tuesday’s event from 4.30pm to 8pm will also showcase the financial support available and provide information on the competitive starting salaries, as well as the rewards that teaching has to offer.

Roger Pope, chairman of the NCTL, said: ‘This event isn’t only for new graduates. Every year we see people from other sectors who switch to teaching, bringing a wealth of experience to help inspire the next generation.’

Registration in advance is advised by going to https://traintoteach.education.gov.uk/sign-up  Participants can also register on the day.

The event is also open to qualified teachers who are interested in returning to teaching.