Job Introduction
Crestwood Community School is one school, with two campuses serving central Eastleigh. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious person as a Teacher of RE and Citizenship from September 2026. The Social Sciences faculty at Crestwood is a new and exciting venture, combining PSHE, RE, Health & Social Care and we are looking to introduce Citizenship in 2026 and Child Development in 2027. It is a very cohesive team, with a range of skills and experiences. We are seeking someone who will be ambitious for our students, and has a vision for the development of these subjects in our curriculum. The challenge for the successful applicants will be to contribute to further developing an already strong department and continue to raise standards at both KS3 and GCSE. As a Teacher within the Social Sciences faculty, the successful candidate will be working collaboratively with the wider faculty. You will play an active role in contributing to the already high standards within the department, especially as our option numbers at GCSE are high.
This role would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for their first post after qualifying. If qualifying in summer 2026 then the position will be offered from 1st July 2026.
The Social Sciences Faculty is led by our Achievement Leader for the Social Sciences, who plays a key role in reviewing and adapting the curriculum across subjects such as RE, PSHE, and Health and Social Care. The faculty works collaboratively to ensure that our students are challenged and supported in their learning, maximising progress across these diverse yet interconnected areas. The Social Sciences faculty also works closely with the wider curriculum to enrich students' understanding of the world around them, addressing key issues such as social responsibility and citizenship. We currently offer a broad curriculum, and there are exciting opportunities for enrichment, including guest speakers, community projects and relevant trips. As a teacher within this faculty, you will have the chance to develop cross-curricular links and make a real impact on students' personal and academic growth. At KS4, we follow the Eduqas RE specification, AQA Sociology, OCR Cambridge National for Health and Social Care, and are currently deliberating between offering AQA or OCR GCSE Citizenship. .
Our Head Teacher has a clear vision and an absolute determination to improve the provision of education across Eastleigh.
This is a happy school, where staff and students want to be. The #Crestwoodfamily pervades through everything we do.
As a school we take staff well being seriously. We offer staff the following:
wellbeing weeks, with no commitments scheduled after school
free lunch every day
free tea and coffee
half termly cooked breakfasts
accrued inset days, taken as twilights, giving staff an additional 4 days off a year
One well being day per year (during term-time), to be taken at their chosen time (after a qualifying period)
weekly thank you bulletin
birthday cards
heads discretionary leaves of absence for family events
acts of random kindness
access to mental health first aiders
We will ensure that the successful candidate has:
comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor
continuous professional learning, development and improvement
the opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students
As a new member of staff you will be well supported: we have a comprehensive induction process, and you will be given an Induction Mentor and a ‘professional buddy’. We hold the Investors in People Gold standard, and see professional learning as a major strategic priority.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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