Lecturer in Engineering - CNC

Weston College; Filton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston College in Filton, Bristol, is expanding its advanced engineering provision and seeks an experienced CNC programming professional to join our team as a Lecturer in Engineering - CNC. This full-time role (37 hours per week) offers the opportunity to bring your industry expertise into our brand-new AMTEC campus and train to become a qualified lecturer.

You will teach CNC sessions, connect learning to real industry practice, support students academically and pastorally, and help shape

Qualifications

• Significant CNC experience, including machining, programming, diagnosing faults, setting tooling.
• Strong industry knowledge and ability to translate practice into teaching.
• High professional standards and ability to model workplace behaviours for learners.
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach CNC sessions (practical and theory) to apprentices and learners.
• Bring real-world engineering practice into the classroom.
• Support students academically and pastorally.
• Contribute to development of programmes aligned to employer needs.
• Provide guidance on progression to employment or further study.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

Engineering knowledge

Industry experience

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Weston College is expanding their advanced engineering provision and are seeking an experienced CNC programming professional to join our team as a Lecturer in Engineering - CNC. This is a rare opportunity to take your industry expertise into our brand-new campus, the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (AMTEC) in Filton, Bristol. You do not need teaching experience for this role; Weston College will fully train and support you to become a qualified lecturer. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

About the role

As a Lecturer in Engineering - CNC, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical education to apprentices and full-time learners, ensuring they develop the skills, behaviours and professional standards needed in modern engineering environments. You will:

• Teach practical and theory-based CNC sessions, including programming, tooling, machining and simulations.
• Bring real-world engineering knowledge into the classroom, connecting learning to actual industry practice.
• Support students pastorally and academically, helping them build confidence and technical competence.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality programmes linked directly to employer need.
• Provide guidance on progression into employment, apprenticeships or higher-level study.

You will typically work with small groups (around 15 learners) and a supportive team of lecturers, technicians and specialist staff.

We are seeking a CNC professional with the technical capability, industry insight and hands‑on expertise to inspire the next generation of engineers, Level 3 Engineering qualification (minimum).

• Significant CNC experience, including machining, programming, diagnosing faults, setting tooling, and working with modern CNC technologies.
• A commitment to transferring your industry knowledge into a teaching environment.
• High professional standards and the ability to model workplace behaviours for learners.

You do not need:

• A teaching qualification
• Classroom experience
• Prior understanding of Further Education frameworks

brand-new, cutting-edge facility located at in Filton, Bristol, at the heart of the South West's aerospace and advanced engineering cluster.

• Work closely with major employers such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GKN, Babcock, and other internationally recognised engineering companies.
• Join a large, supportive engineering team of around 40 staff.
• Progress your own skills through funded Initial Teacher Education, CPD and opportunities like advanced technical training.
• Play a meaningful part in addressing critical engineering skills gaps in the South West.
• Support learners of all ages - from school-leavers to experienced adult learners - who are motivated, ambitious and eager to develop their careers.

This role is about purpose, impact, and helping to sustain the region's engineering capability for years to come.

In addition to the opportunities this role specifically provides, Weston college offers excellent benefits to its staff.