Principal Teacher of Health and Food Technology (Home Economics)

Jordanhill School is situated in the West End of Glasgow. It is a combined Primary and Secondary School with a total school roll of approximately 1050, aged from 5 – 18.

We are seeking to recruit a full-time Principal Teacher of Health and Food Technology to our thriving and ambitious school.

The Health and Food Technology department is located in the south campus buildings where most secondary departments are based. Both classrooms have been recently refurbished and are well equipped with modern kitchen facilities.

The courses currently offered by the department are:

· Primary 6 and 7 practical cookery

· S1-S2 Health, Food and Fashion Technology

· S3-S4 NQ Health & Food Technology

· S5-S6 NQ Practical Cookery

· S5-S6 NQ Fashion & Textiles

· S5-S6 General Interest course in International Cuisine

The Principal Teacher is supported by a part-time teacher. A support assistant provides preparation support to the department too.

Applicants require to be registered with GTC Scotland. Appointment is conditional on a successful PVG check prior to commencement in the post, satisfactory references, presentation of qualifications and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be withdrawn if any of the above conditions are not satisfied.

Person Specification, application form and report on applicant form can be found at Jobs – Jordanhill School. Please return documents to recruitment@jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk. Closing date for this post is 9am Monday 27th March 2023. A school visit for those selected will be held week commencing 17th April 2023 with interviews being held during the same week. The successful candidate will be expected to commence this role in June 2023 or at the start of the new term on 14th August 2023.