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The Department for Education has confirmed details for its Get Into Teaching events taking place in March 2026, offering prospective primary and secondary teachers the opportunity to explore routes into the profession and speak directly with experts.
These free events are open to anyone considering teacher training, including career changers, final-year students and graduates who want to understand their options before applying.
Confirmed Get Into Teaching events: March 2026
Get Into Teaching North
- Saturday 7 March 2026, 10:00am to 2:30pm
- Manchester Central, Manchester, M2 3GX
Get Into Teaching Midlands
- Thursday 19 March 2026, 5:00pm to 8:00pm
- Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, Birmingham, B5 4EW
Get Into Teaching London
- Saturday 21 March 2026, 10:00am to 2:30pm
- Hilton London Metropole, London, W2 1JU
What happens at a Get Into Teaching event?
Get Into Teaching events are designed to provide clear, practical information about entering the teaching profession.
Typical features include:
- One-to-one guidance from expert advisers
- Opportunities to meet practising teachers and discuss classroom life
- Presentations covering teacher training routes and application processes
- An advice zone focused on eligibility, personal statements and training expectations
- A training provider zone, bringing together multiple teacher training organisations
- Funding guidance, including bursaries, scholarships and salaried training routes
- Informal opportunities to connect with others considering teacher training
Equalitas at Get Into Teaching events
Equalitas has previously attended Get Into Teaching events, most recently at the London event in November 2025.
Our stand provides opportunities for aspiring teachers to:
- Speak with members of the programme and admissions teams
- Learn about primary, secondary and early years teacher training routes
- Ask practical questions about eligibility, funding and securing a school placement
- Explore training within a community of education professionals committed to ambitious, rigorous and transformative practice
Attendance at the March 2026 events is subject to final confirmation by the Department for Education.
Further updates will be shared once allocations are confirmed in the new year.
Alternative ways to explore teacher training
For those unable to attend a Get Into Teaching event, guidance and programme information are available throughout the year. Exploring training routes early can help prospective teachers make informed decisions ahead of the application cycle. Learn more about Equalitas’ teacher training routes via our Primary and Secondary programme pages.