CNC Programming Teacher
Education Details
Job Description
CNC Programming Teacher / Trainer
Contract Type: Full Time | Permanent
Huddersfield
Salary - Industry Professionals (No teaching qualification): £34,000 - £36,000
Qualified Teachers/Lecturers - up to 43,000
Are you an experienced CNC Machinist or CNC Programmer looking to take the next step in your career?
A leading college in Huddersfield is looking to appoint a CNC Programming Teacher / Trainer to work exclusively with NVQ Level 3 Engineering Apprentices in both workshop and classroom environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for either:
- An experienced engineering lecturer/tutor, or
- A highly skilled industry professional looking to move into education.
No previous teaching experience is required for industry candidates — full teacher training and qualifications will be fully funded.
The Role
You will deliver engaging practical and theory-based sessions to Level 3 apprentices, supporting the next generation of engineers in developing their CNC machining and programming skills.
The role will involve:
- Delivering workshop and classroom-based training
- Teaching CNC machining, operating and programming principles
- Supporting and mentoring Level 3 apprentices
- Preparing learners for successful completion of their NVQ qualifications
- Working as part of a supportive engineering and apprenticeship team
Requirements
We welcome applications from both qualified teachers and experienced industry professionals.
To be considered, you will need:
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, CNC Machining or a related discipline
- Strong industry experience in CNC machining, operating and programming
- Passion for developing apprentices and sharing industry knowledge
Benefits
- 62 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
- 28.68% employer pension contribution
- Full teaching qualifications funded and supported
- Free gym membership
- Excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive and welcoming engineering department
- Long-term career progression opportunities
If you are ready to move from industry into education, or you are already an engineering educator looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
What's on Offer
- 62 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
- 28.68% employer pension contribution
- Full teaching qualifications funded and supported
- Free gym membership
- Excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development
- Long-term career progression opportunities
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Tiana-Destiny Hill
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Pension
28.68% employer pension contribution
Requirements
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, CNC Machining or related discipline
- Strong industry experience in CNC machining, operating and programming
- Passion for developing apprentices and sharing industry knowledge
Benefits
- • 62 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
- • 28.68% employer pension contribution
- • Full teaching qualifications funded and supported
- • Free gym membership
- • Excellent work-life balance