Teacher of Health and Food Technology

George Watson's College Edinburgh, Scotland May 22, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Teacher of Health and Food Technology focuses on create a positive, safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment that supports all learners.

What the role involves

  • Create a positive, safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment that supports all learners.
  • Promote andmaintainthe 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.
  • Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons aligned withCfEexperiences and outcomes, QS supporting progression and pathways for all learners.
  • Preparing and present learners for QS and other relevant qualifications, ensuringhigh standardsof attainment and achievement.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • Full Time hours would be considered for a newly qualified teacher or for a teacher about to start their probationary year.
  • Part Time, Maternity Cover.
  • Competitive salary, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club).

Candidate fit

  • Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
  • Experience of teaching Health and Food Technology in a secondary school setting.
  • Strong knowledge ofCfEand QS qualifications, particularly National 5 Practical Cookery and Skills for Work: Hospitality and Barista.
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