Bank Lecturer - Home Economics

Part Time, Fixed Term, Variable Hours

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

We are seeking experienced individuals to support us with the delivery of the BA Honours Degree in Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education. This opportunity is specifically to join the team who support School placement visits throughout Scotland and therefore UHI Perth are seeking experienced and GTCS registered teachers of Home Economics for this role.

This role may suit someone who currently has a part-time role as Teacher of Home Economics in a school or may have recently retired from the profession. We have opportunities to for experienced individuals to work with us for 1 day per week during school placement periods. There would be the opportunity to flex this up to 3 or 4 days per week at peak times for those interested in additional hours. The School Placements are across Scotland so it may be possible for remote working to be considered.

There may also be an opportunity to contribute to the learning and teaching on the programme. This is likely to be regular weekly hours but again could range from 0.5 day per week upwards.

This innovative degree provides an undergraduate route to a teaching qualification for Secondary Home Economics in Scotland. The degree was developed in consultation with the profession to provide graduates to address the national shortage in Home Economics teachers. The programme has now been established for 5 years and our graduates are now contributing to the profession in schools. We are seeking to enhance our team with an inspiring teacher of Home Economics with evidence of leading curricular innovation in school and ensuring success for pupils in SQA exams for this exciting role.

A knowledge of online Virtual Learning Environments is desired, but training will be provided. As noted, School Placement visits will form part of this role and again full training and support will be provided.

If you wish to be considered for this appointment, click on ‘Apply’ and complete the on-screen form.  For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jill Elder on 07712404851.  

Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 20^th February 2023

Interviews will provisionally be held week commencing 27^th February 2023

This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.

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