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Machining Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193257
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 12 November 2026
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Aidan Merritt

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Education Details

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

Job Description

Machining Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Are you an experienced machinist looking to pass your trade on to the next generation?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider to deliver practical and theoretical machining training, helping learners build the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in industry.

You'll teach in both workshop and classroom settings, assessing learners' work and giving the feedback that keeps them moving forward.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering practical machining training in a workshop environment.
  • Teaching the underpinning theory that supports safe, competent practice.
  • Assessing learner work and providing clear, constructive feedback.
  • Monitoring learner progress and supporting them to achieve their qualifications.
  • Maintaining a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in machining or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Recent industry experience in machining
  • The ability to motivate and support learners to achieve

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Previous experience of teaching or assessing learners

If you're ready to bring your trade 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

Aidan Merritt

Aidan Merritt

Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification in machining or related engineering discipline
  • Recent industry experience in machining
  • Ability to motivate and support learners

Skills & Qualifications

MachiningWorkshop training deliveryPractical teachingLearner assessmentEngineering theorySafeguarding

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