A NEW campaign has launched in Warrington to both encourage career changers to make the leap into teaching and provide a welcome boost to the town's schools looking to recruit in key subject areas.

The Transition to Teach support programme, funded by the Department for Education and led by education company, Cognition Education, is primarily designed to help professionals recognise that their skills and experience can really benefit the classroom at any stage of their career.

Initial Teacher Training providers in Warrington can join this programme by partnering with Cognition Education, as one of the key aims is to recruit career changers to raise the quality of teaching and level of education locally to outstanding levels.

Mel Sproston, regional director for Cognition Education, said: “Whether a person in Warrington is nearing the end of their career or just starting out, teaching offers so many positive career and lifestyle benefits.

"We fundamentally believe that individuals with real-world experience across a wealth of industries, sectors and job roles have so much to bring to the classroom.”

Anyone thinking of making the switch into teaching can start their journey, by simply enquiring online at www.transitiontoteach.co.uk or by attending the upcoming coffee morning at Costa Coffee, on Sankey Street on Thursday from 10am until 2pm.

Book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transition-to-teach-coffee-appointment-warrington-tickets-53731366965.