Design & Technology Teacher (ECT, Assistant Faculty Lead or LP)

Crestwood Community School is one school, with two campuses serving central Eastleigh. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Design & 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. However, if you are sufficiently experienced there are also promotional opportunities available in this department for Lead Practitioner or Assistant Faculty Lead with corresponding financial compensation. 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 b