CNC/Machinist Lecturer
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Education / Teaching
Adult & Continuing Education, Training Instructor / Specialist, College Lecturer, IT/Computer Science Instructor
CNC/Machinist Lecturer
Permanent
Location:
Essex
Salary:
Up to 42,000
Are you an experienced CNC machinist or precision engineering professional looking to inspire the next generation of technicians and engineers?
About the roleYou’ll design, plan, deliver and assess engaging machining and CNC programmes, combining practical workshop teaching with the theory learners need to succeed. Working across a range of levels, you’ll bring your industry experience into the classroom and workshop, helping learners build the knowledge and skills that employers value.
You’ll create a positive and supportive learning environment, monitor learner progress and adapt your teaching to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll help shape and develop the curriculum so it stays current and relevant to the sector.
If you come from industry rather than teaching, that’s welcome. Our client offers support to help you move into education and develop as a lecturer.
Your responsibilities will include:
Designing, planning, delivering and assessing machining and CNC programmes across a range of levels.
Delivering a mix of practical workshop teaching and underpinning theory.
Bringing current industry practice and standards into your teaching.
Assessing learner work fairly and giving clear, constructive feedback.
Creating a safe, positive and supportive workshop environment.
Monitoring learner progress and adapting your teaching to meet individual needs.
Working with colleagues to develop and keep the curriculum relevant.
Substantial practical experience in CNC, machining or precision engineering
The ability to teach and demonstrate practical skills clearly to learners
A commitment to helping learners achieve and progress
Strong communication and organisational skills
Relevant Level 3 Qualification
A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
An assessor qualification
Previous experience teaching or mentoring in an education or training setting
If you’re ready to bring your machining expertise into the workshop and help shape the next generation of engineers, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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