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CNC Engineering Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191640
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 8 October 2026
East Midlands
Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

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Education Details

Engineering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3
Also teaches: CNC MachiningManufacturing

Job Description

CNC Engineering Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the East Midlands

Start date: October 2026

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

Essential:

  • 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.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

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

Skills & Qualifications

CNC machiningEngineeringManufacturingTeachingAssessmentWorkshop instructionCurriculum development

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