CNC Engineering Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced CNC engineering educator to join a further education provider. You will deliver practical and theory sessions, drawing on industry experience to make machining concepts come alive for learners aiming for engineering careers.

You will plan and assess learner work, develop up-to-date resources, and collaborate with an established curriculum team to maintain high teaching standards and support learners to achieve their

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in engineering or manufacturing or equivalent.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of CNC machining operations.
• Enthusiasm for supporting and motivating learners.
• Desirable: teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging CNC engineering sessions in classroom and workshop.
• Teach and assess learners in both classroom and workshop environments.
• Develop teaching and learning resources reflecting current industry practice.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on learner work.
• Monitor learner progress and support attainment of qualifications.
• Contribute to high teaching standards within the curriculum team.

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering

Manufacturing

Teaching

Assessment

Workshop instruction

Curriculum development

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering or manufacturing

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Are you an experienced CNC machinist or engineering professional ready to pass your skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

You’ll join a further education provider in the East Midlands, delivering CNC engineering teaching across classroom and workshop settings. You’ll draw on your own industry experience to bring machining operations to life for learners preparing for careers in engineering and manufacturing.

You’ll plan and deliver practical and theory sessions, assess learner work and support individuals to progress, working alongside an established engineering curriculum team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, industry-relevant sessions in CNC engineering.
• Teaching and assessing learners in both classroom and workshop environments.
• Developing teaching and learning resources that reflect current industry practice.
• Assessing learner work and giving timely, constructive feedback.
• Monitoring learner progress and supporting individuals to achieve their qualifications.
• Contributing to high standards of teaching, learning and assessment within the curriculum team.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in engineering or manufacturing, or equivalent
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of CNC machining operations
• Enthusiasm for supporting and motivating learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• Previous experience of teaching, assessing or instructing

If you’re ready to bring your engineering experience into the classroom and workshop, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills & Qualifications

CNC machining Engineering Manufacturing Teaching Assessment Workshop instruction Curriculum development