Teacher of Health and Food Technology

Education
Midlothian
May 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a part time Teacher of Health and Food Technology (HFT) to cover a maternity leave from August 2026. Full time hours would be considered for a newly qualified teacher or for a teacher about to start their probationary year. The vacancy represents an opportunity for a practitioner with outstanding potential to make a high profile contribution to one of Scotland’s leading schools.

Main Responsibilities

  • Create a positive, safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment that supports all learners.
  • Promote and maintain the highest standards of behaviour within the classroom and across the school.
  • Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene standards are rigorously upheld.
  • Work collaboratively with the HFT team, including the HFT Technician, to ensure the effective delivery of the curriculum.
  • Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons aligned with CfE experiences and outcomes, QS supporting progression and pathways for all learners.
  • Prepare and present learners for QS and other relevant qualifications, ensuring high standards of attainment and achievement.
  • Develop learners’ lifelong skills and interest in health and food through high-quality S3 Core and Senior Enrichment lessons.
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary learning and wider enrichment opportunities.
  • Use assessment effectively to track progress, provide high-quality feedback, and inform next steps in learning.
  • Engage professionally and collaboratively with pupils, colleagues, and families to support achievement and attainment.
  • Contribute to HFT and whole-school improvement planning in line with HGIOS 4 quality indicators.
  • Lead an aspect of an HFT subject or year group.
  • Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to enhance teaching quality.

Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Teacher of Health and Food Technology (or probationer working towards full registration).
  • Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
  • Experience of teaching Health and Food Technology in a secondary school setting.
  • Strong knowledge of CfE and QS qualifications, particularly National 5 Practical Cookery and Skills for Work: Hospitality and Barista.
  • Commitment to high-quality learning and teaching and to contributing to a positive school ethos.

Package Description

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh.

Contract Type: Part time, Maternity Cover. Full time hours would be considered for a newly qualified teacher or for a teacher about to start their probationary year.

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits: Competitive salary, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club).

Interviews scheduled to take place on 4 and 5 June 2026.

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