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CNC Programming Teacher

Dovetail Ref: 57684930
FE & HE £34,000 - £43,000 per annum permanent mid Level Urgent 21 May 2026
Brighouse, England

Education Details

Engineering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3NVQ
Also teaches: CNC ProgrammingCNC Machining

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

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

Skills & Qualifications

CNC machiningCNC programmingCNC operatingWorkshop training deliveryApprentice mentoringNVQ Level 3 Engineering