Part time IT & Cyber Instructor

Job Introduction

Part-time IT & Cyber Instructor

Here at Firebrand, part of Lyceum Education Group, an opportunity has arisen for a technical and experienced individual to join the team as a IT & Cyber Instructor. You will be responsible for delivering essential instruction to our learners to prepare them for industry certification.

What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!

Why work for Firebrand?

It is a great time to join Firebrand as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join Firebrand such as:

• Brilliantly, you can study any of our courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
• With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
• We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.

Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family

What you’ll be doing

In this role you will deliver high-quality IT and Cyber Security training across a range of CompTIA and Cisco programmes, both virtually and/or in person.

As such, you will be responsible for:

Key responsibilities

You'll be responsible for delivering authorised CompTIA and Cisco training programmes to commercial, public sector, and individual learners. Courses include the following: 

• CompTIA A+

• CompTIA Network+

• CompTIA Security+

• CompTIA CySA+

• CompTIA PenTest+

• CompTIA CASP+/SecurityX

• CompTIA Cloud+

• Cisco CCNA

Other key responsibilities include:

• Maintain current knowledge of cyber security threats, networking technologies, industry trends, and certification updates.
• Facilitate engaging, interactive learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs and experience levels.
• Maintain high learner satisfaction scores, attendance levels, and examination success rates.
• Support learners through the training programme by answering technical queries, providing clarification on complex concepts, and offering examination guidance.
• Contribute feedback to improve course content, learner resources, and delivery methodologies.
• Assess learner understanding throughout delivery and provide constructive feedback.
• Support students preparing for certification examinations and practical assessments.
• Complete administrative requirements including attendance records, learner evaluations, delivery reports, and associated training documentation.
• Act as an ambassador for Firebrand, maintaining professional standards at all times when interacting with learners, clients and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the Education team, Operations, Sales and Customer teams to ensure excellent learner experiences and ensure successful course delivery.  

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:

Required qualifications (two or more of the following): 

• CISCO CCNA
• Security+
• Network+
• CySA+
• PenTest+
• CASP+/SecurityX
• Cloud+
• A+

If certificated CCNA you must hold CCSI status.

Key competencies

• Demonstrable experience delivering technical IT, networking, or cyber security training.
•  Strong practical knowledge of networking fundamentals, routing, switching, TCP/IP, network security, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Previous experience delivering professional training to adult learners in both virtual and classroom environments.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse learner groups and adapt delivery styles to suit varying experience levels.
• Strong learner engagement and classroom management skills.  
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider instructor community.  

Desired qualities 

• Additional Cisco certifications (CCNP, CyberOps Associate, CyberOps Professional, DevNet or specialist certifications).
• Practical experience working within networking, cyber security, SOC, infrastructure, cloud, or IT operations environments.
• Experience delivering cyber security awareness or organisational security training.
• Knowledge of current cybersecurity trends, cloud platforms, AI security, governance, risk and compliance frameworks.

Firebrand part of Lyceum Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. Firebrand will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to Firebrand undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with Firebrand safer recruitment practices

Firebrand part of Lyceum Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change