Lecturer in Engineering - CNC

Weston College; Worle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Computer Numerical Control Specialist to join them as a Lecturer in Engineering. The successful candidate will teach practical and theory-based lessons while providing guidance to students. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 Engineering qualification and have substantial experience in the CNC sector. This full-time role offers generous benefits, including training opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

2-week Christmas closure

Potential for hybrid working opportunities

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Engineering Qualification required.
• Significant experience in the Engineering industry essential.
• Ability to teach practical and theoretical content.

Responsibilities

• Teaching practical and theory‑based lessons.
• Tutoring students and addressing their sensitive needs.
• Meeting targets related to student progress and retention.
• Providing guidance for student progression.

Skills

CNC knowledge

Teaching ability

Empathy towards students

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Job description

Curious about moving into teaching from industry but unsure where to start? We'll help you train, qualify, and grow - all while gaining hands‑on experience in the classroom.

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. We are currently seeking a Computer Numerical Control Specialist to join us as a Lecturer in Engineering - CNC.

This is a full‑time role, working 37 hours per week.

Interviews for this role will take place on‑site, at one of our college campuses in Weston‑super‑Mare.

Day to day duties

• Teaching practical and theory‑based lessons.
• Tutoring students, showing sensitivity to their needs and encouraging the highest possible standards.
• Meeting targets with reference to student progress, attendance, and retention upon programmes.
• Providing information, advice, and guidance to students in their progression to either employment or other courses within the College.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Engineering Qualification.
• Working knowledge of CNC in the Engineering industry.
• Significant, relevant employment within the Engineering industry.

BENEFITS

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Potential for hybrid working opportunities
• Volunteering Days (Up to two days of paid volunteering leave per academic year
• Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
• Generous pension scheme
• Local and national staff discounts
• Free parking across sites
• Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Wellbeing@weston hub
• Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
• Annual staff conference with guest speakers
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Due to the volume of recruitment, we are not able to offer feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.