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Geography Teacher
Crestwood Community School, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2027
Closing date
11 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
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 person as a Teacher of Geography from September 2027. The Geography subject department sits within the EBacc Faculty. It is an exceptionally upbeat and innovative Faculty. It is cohesive, team spirited and well led. We are looking for someone who can play an active role in contributing to the already high standards within the department, especially as our Option numbers at GCSE Geography are high.
This role would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for their first post after qualifying. If qualifying in summer 2027 then the position will be offered from 1st July 2027.
The Geography department comprises a mix of experienced teachers and ECTs. The department is collaborative, and together, work closely in reviewing and adapting the KS3 and GCSE curriculum. The team works well in developing the challenge of the subject to maximise the progress our students make. Our Geography GCSE results continue to be some of the strongest in the wider EBacc Faculty, and the department strives to give our students a broadened understanding of the world around us.
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 3 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
Your application should comprise a completed Hampshire teaching application form, and a letter in which you should outline your experience to date, the reasons for your interest in the post and your suitability for it. Please include a paragraph on your philosophy of teaching Geography and what specialisms you could bring to Crestwood Community School.
Applications, with the names and addresses of two referees, should be returned to me, Krista Dawkins, Head Teacher at hr@crestwood.hants.sch.uk.
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Crestwood Community School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1478 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- 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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