Performing Arts Teacher (Drama)

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 Performing Arts (Drama specialist), from September 2026 to be based on our Shakespeare Road Campus. Drama sits within the Performing and Creative Arts Faculty, which also includes Art, PE, Music and Dance. It is an exceptionally upbeat, forward-thinking, and innovative faculty, which is cohesive, team spirited and very well led. We are looking for someone who can play an active role in contributing to the already high standards within the Faculty. Option choices at GCSE across the faculty are high with Performing Arts BTEC popularity at Key Stage 4 showing a significant increase. You will be supported by a passionate and hands-on faculty leadership team; as well as experienced and dedicated teachers within that team. This role would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for their first post after qualifying. The Performing and Creative Arts (PCA) Faculty encompasses Art, Drama, Music, PE and Dance and is a leading faculty across both campuses. The Achievement Leader of PCA is talented, enthusiastic, approachable and highly supportive. She works with the faculty to promote collaborative planning, enhance teaching and learning and to drive up standards of achievement and attainment. The faculty has a clear focus on developing students' extended writing to enhance the performance of Key Stage 4 students this year as well as focusing on the development of skills and knowledge for the transition of students from Key Stage 3 into Key Stage 4 to ensure all students are well prepared and successful in their subjects. The faculty comprises an Achievement Leader working with two Assistant Achievement Leaders, a Lead Practitioner and 12 main scale teachers. They are a cohesive team and have a strong command of their subject. Foundation subjects are really enjoyed by students and their extra curricular opportunities. Drama is a popular subject that is taught across both Shakespeare and Cherbourg road campuses. All students are taught Drama at KS3 where they learn the foundational skills they would need to be successful and also to enhance their confidence and performance skills. Students can opt to study BTEC Performing Arts as part of the 2 year KS4. The school productions recently have been spectacular! Matilda and Shrek Junior set the bar high and this year's production of Bugsy Malone gained attention from the BBC One Show and we had a visit from Bonnie Langford!