CNC Machinist Tutor: Inspire the Next Engineers

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Limited is seeking a CNC/Machinist Lecturer to join our skills-focused team. This permanent role combines workshop-based teaching with theory to develop learners for engineering careers.

You’ll design and assess machining and CNC programmes, drawing on substantial industry experience. The position emphasizes practical classroom delivery, student progress, and curriculum relevance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience in CNC, machining or precision engineering.
• The ability to teach and demonstrate practical skills clearly to learners
• A commitment to helping learners achieve and progress
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Relevant Level 3 Qualification

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 skills

Level 3 Qualification

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Dovetail And Slate Limited is seeking a CNC/Machinist Lecturer to join our skills-focused team. This permanent role combines workshop-based teaching with theory to develop learners for engineering careers.

You’ll design and assess machining and CNC programmes, drawing on substantial industry experience. The position emphasizes practical classroom delivery, student progress, and curriculum relevance in a supportive environment.