CNC Machining Lecturer: Inspire Tomorrow's Engineers

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Limited is seeking an experienced CNC/Machinist Lecturer in Essex to design, deliver, and assess machining and CNC programmes. The role blends practical workshop teaching with theory, bringing current industry practices into education and shaping curriculum to stay relevant.

The successful candidate will have substantial practical CNC experience, strong teaching ability, and a commitment to learner progression across multiple levels, with support for transitioning from

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience in CNC, machining or precision engineering.
• Ability to design, plan, deliver and assess machining and CNC programmes.
• Experience bringing industry practice into teaching and curriculum development.
• Capacity to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Willingness to support learners across a range of levels.

Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, delivering and assessing machining and CNC programmes across a range of levels.
• Delivering a mix of practical workshop teaching and underpinning theory.
• Bringing current industry practice and standards into your teaching.
• Assessing learner work fairly and giving clear, constructive feedback.
• Creating a safe, positive and supportive workshop environment.
• Monitoring learner progress and adapting your teaching to meet individual needs.
• Working with colleagues to develop and keep the curriculum relevant.

Skills

CNC machining

Teaching ability

Communication

Level 3 qualification

Teaching qualification

Assessor qualification

Experience in education/mentoring

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Dovetail And Slate Limited is seeking an experienced CNC/Machinist Lecturer in Essex to design, deliver, and assess machining and CNC programmes. The role blends practical workshop teaching with theory, bringing current industry practices into education and shaping curriculum to stay relevant.

The successful candidate will have substantial practical CNC experience, strong teaching ability, and a commitment to learner progression across multiple levels, with support for transitioning from