Assessor Trainer In Cyber

Dovetail and Slate; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Further Education provider in Gloucester is seeking a cyber-savvy Assessor / Trainer to deliver high-quality teaching in cyber, networking, and IT programmes. The ideal candidate will possess solid industry experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to learner success. This role offers an attractive salary and generous benefits, including professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary plus a skills bonus

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with employer match

Access to modern facilities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment, training, or teaching in further education or apprenticeships.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons that simplify complex IT concepts.
• Flexibility and resilience in teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across cyber, networking, and IT programmes.
• Support learners through mentoring and pastoral guidance.
• Design and verify assessment instruments to ensure quality.

Skills

Solid technical expertise in cyber, IT, networking

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Commitment to learner success

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

We are seeking a cyber-savvy Assessor / Trainer who's ready to "decrypt" complex IT concepts and turn them into clear, career-launching lessons for the next generation of digital defenders.

The Further Education provider we are recruiting for is known for its cutting-edge digital facilities and strong employer partnerships across the tech sector. With a clear focus on innovation and impact, they strive to equip learners with industry-ready skills in a supportive environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across cyber, networking, and IT programmes (apprenticeships and degree-level).
• Support learners through pastoral guidance, progress review, and motivational coaching.
• Design assessment instruments, verify evidence, and maintain robust quality assurance standards.
• Liaise with employers and workplace mentors to ensure learning is aligned with real-world industry needs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development to stay updated with emerging cyber trends and instructional techniques.

Essential Requirements

• Solid technical expertise and industry experience in cyber, IT, networking, or infrastructure.
• Experience in assessment, training, or teaching (preferably in further education or apprenticeships).
• Strong communication, organisation, and coaching skills.
• Commitment to learner success, resilience, and flexibility in delivery.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Desirable / Advantageous

• Formal assessor/trainer qualifications (e.g. A1 / TAQA / Assessing).
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, attack/defence labs or forensic toolkits.
• Understanding of employer-led apprenticeship frameworks and funding mechanisms.

Benefits

• Attractive salary plus a scarce skills bonus of up to 4,000.
• Generous annual leave: 27 days rising to 32 days after 5 years, plus 3 additional days during Christmas closure.
• Pension scheme via People's Pension with employer match.
• Access to modern, industry-grade facilities including labs, attack/defence rooms, forensic toolkits.
• Professional development and CPD opportunities to grow your teaching and technical skills.
• Strong employer engagement, meaning real-world relevance and opportunities for learners - and you.

We are an equal opportunities employer. 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.