Job Introduction
Part-time Microsoft 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 Microsoft Instructor. You will be responsible for delivering high quality 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 excellence in Microsoft 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 corporate and public learners through both virtual and/or face-to-face classroom environments.
Courses include:
- AZ-104 & AZ-305: MSASAE (Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- SC-200 & SC-100: MSCAE (Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert)
- AI-103: MSAI103 (Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate ) and related Microsoft AI content
Other key responsibilities include:
- Facilitate engaging, interactive learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs and experience levels.
- Facilitate practical exercises, workshops, demonstrations and discussions to maximise learner engagement.
- Assess learner understanding throughout delivery and provide constructive feedback.
- Support students preparing for certification examinations and practical assessments.
- Maintain excellent learner satisfaction scores and positive client feedback.
- Support learners throughout their learning journey by answering technical questions and providing subject matter guidance.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft technologies, products and learning pathways.
- Complete administrative requirements associated with course delivery accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Work collaboratively with the Education team, Operations, Sales and Customer teams to ensure excellent learner experiences and ensure successful course delivery.
- Act as an ambassador for Firebrand, maintaining professional standards at all times when interacting with learners, clients and colleagues.
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
- Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft technologies relevant to:
- Microsoft AI solutions and services
- Cloud technologies and Microsoft ecosystems
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) status.
- 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
- Current Microsoft certifications aligned to the delivery portfolio.
- Experience delivering AI, Azure, Microsoft 365 or Data & AI related courses.
- Experience training learners in commercial, corporate or apprenticeship environments.
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Experience supporting professional qualifications or certification pathways
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
