Lecturer - Home Economics

Lecturer – Home Economics

Contract - Part Time Permanent

Hours – 21 hours 0.6 FTE

Salary - £41,833 - £50,359 per annum, pro rata

To support our BA Hons Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education Programme

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 an experienced individual 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 the delivery of learning and teaching on this programme in the subject area of nutrition and education. It is essential that the successful candidate should have recent industry experience and / or have experience in teaching in this subject area.

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 6 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.

Closing Date : Friday 17 October 2025.

Interview date : Thursday 6 November 2025.

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.