The major campaign to attract more people to teaching science and maths is to launch in April, the government has announced.

Aimed at individuals from different backgrounds, the training and recruitment drive will offer numerous incentives to encourage talented individuals to sign up.

It is part of a wider plan to ensure that future generations have the skills needed to compete for top jobs in science-based industries nationally and internationally.

Education secretary Nicky Morgan said that more teachers of a high calibre are required in "every classroom" in the country to ensure that pupils are well-prepared for modern life.

"We want to attract more high-quality candidates to teach maths and physics and further raise the status of teaching as a rewarding career," she continued.

"By offering more flexible routes, we will open up the teaching profession to talented career changers who can bring a wealth of experience and transferrable skills to the classroom."

In effect, the drive is geared towards three distinct groups: former teachers, career changers and maths and science undergraduates.

To get them into teaching, fast-track programmes, tailored support and generous financial bursaries are being offered by way of incentive.

Announcing the plans, prime minister David Cameron said this latest development is part of the government's overall strategy to give everyone the best start in life.

"A great education system won’t just help our country succeed in the future; it will give families peace of mind that their kids can realise their full potential," he added.

"That doesn’t just mean building more good school places; it means teaching children what they need to know to make something of themselves.

"That’s why I want to make Britain the best place in the world to learn maths and science – and because of our growing economy, we have a clear plan to deliver the best teachers to make this happen."