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Food Teacher
Crestwood Community School, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR (depending on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Crestwood Community School is one school, with two campuses serving central Eastleigh. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Food Technology to start September 2026. Design & Technology sits within the Technology Faculty (which also includes Computing Business/Enterprise and Creative Media). The Faculty pride themselves on having an innovative and forward thinking curriculum. Practical work is at the heart of everything and the Faculty’s vision centres on giving students the skills and experiences they need so that they can be successful in the wider world beyond school.
At Crestwood within KS3 Design and Technology we currently offer a range of specialisms such as Product Design, Textiles, Electronics, Graphics and Food. At KS4 we offer both a GCSE in Design and Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition as well as the VCert Level 1/2 in Food and Cookery. However, as an innovative and forward thinking team, we are always looking to develop new areas within the subject and at Key Stage 3 are always developing new projects.
This role would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for their first post after qualifying.
The Faculty is incredibly well resourced across both campuses with specialist rooms for each subject area and up-to-date equipment, which is well managed and maintained by our own in-house technicians. Our IT resources are also excellent, with access to IT suites, Chromebooks and specialist design software as needed.
The Technology Faculty is a leading faculty across both campuses. The Achievement Leader of Technology is enthusiastic, highly experienced, hands-on and a highly supportive Head of Faculty. He is assisted by two equally passionate Assistant Achievement Leaders, together they have created an extremely motivated and enthusiastic Technology team who work well collaboratively to create an innovative, enriching and ever evolving curriculum.
In Key Stage 3, students currently have 60 minutes of Design & Technology time every week. These lessons take the form of ‘rotations’ throughout the year, so that all students get to experience all specialisms. In Key Stage 4, we currently offer GCSE Design & Technology - with students choosing between a Resistant Materials or Textiles specialism for their final NEA, GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and also the VCert Level 1/2 in Food and Cookery, as option subjects. However, within our ethos to constantly find the most innovative and dynamic curriculum mix, we are always looking at the merits of new courses.
We are looking for someone who can play an active role in contributing to the already high standards within the team. Design and Technology results are consistently strong and the course has a high uptake. You will be supported by a passionate and hands-on faculty leadership team; as well as experienced and dedicated teachers within that team.
What the school offers its staff
Crestwood Community School had an Ofsted inspection in February 2024, which confirmed that we continue to be a ‘good’ school. The report stated that at Crestwood “there is a welcoming, friendly atmosphere”. They also said that “teachers and support staff, including those in the early stages of their career, are proud to work at the school. They particularly value school leader's careful consideration of their workload and well-being so that they can focus their efforts fully on pupils’ education.” In addition Ofsted report that “many pupils, staff and parents describe the school as a ‘big family’. This is a happy school, where staff and students want to be. The #Crestwoodfamily pervades through everything we do.
Our Head Teacher has a clear vision and an absolute determination to improve the provision of education across Eastleigh.
We care deeply about our school, the staff, the students and the community we serve, we are a school with a heart. We as a school are clear about our improvement agenda and we work cohesively as a school wide team. As this was our fifth consecutive “good” grading it demonstrates that at Crestwood we are continually providing a consistent quality in all we do, against a backdrop of tougher standards and criteria to be judged against.
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
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
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’. Crestwood prides itself on developing its staff through bespoke coaching and training. Many members of the faculty have been successful in gaining promotion within the school.
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
Further information about the job
Apply here: https://crestwoodcommunityschool.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-CCS-0007
You will need to sign up to SAMRecrit in order to apply.
Alternatively, you can complete the Teacher Application form that can be found on the school website and email it to hr@crestwood.hants.sch.uk.
Please include a paragraph on what specialisms you could bring to Crestwood Community School.
Please note we cannot accept a CV as a means of application. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Commitment to safeguarding
Crestwood Community School and Hampshire County Council 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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Crestwood Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1489 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crestwood Community School website
- Email address
- hr@crestwood.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02380 641232
Crestwood Community School is one school, with two campuses serving central Eastleigh. Crestwood Community School had an Ofsted inspection in February 2024, which confirmed that we continue to be a ‘good’ school. The report stated that at Crestwood “there is a welcoming, friendly atmosphere”. They also said that “teachers and support staff, including those in the early stages of their career, are proud to work at the school. They particularly value school leader's careful consideration of their workload and well-being so that they can focus their efforts fully on pupils’ education.” In addition, Ofsted report that “many pupils, staff and parents describe the school as a ‘big family’. This is a happy school, where staff and students want to be. The #Crestwoodfamily pervades through everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Crestwood Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@crestwood.hants.sch.uk.
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