Fire Cadet Instructor

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (pro-rata)

Pension scheme

Flexi time

On-site gym

Cycle to work

Job summary

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking a Fire Cadet Instructor to join the Prevention team across our branches in South Yorkshire. This permanent, part-time role covers 3 hours per week, with one evening per week during term time, to help deliver the Fire Cadet Scheme and support cadets to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 AET teaching qualification (or be willing to attain it) and Level 2 safeguarding training, with strong IT skills, excellent

Qualifications

• Level 3 AET teaching qualification or willingness to attain it.
• Level 2 safeguarding training or willingness to undertake.
• Proficient IT skills and GDPR awareness.
• Experience working with children and young people; supervising teams and organising events.
• Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and registration of the Fire Cadet Scheme.
• Assist in planning and delivering training, activities, and events.
• Promote safeguarding, safety, and inclusion.
• Act as a positive role model for cadets.
• Support community campaigns and social action initiatives.
• Complete training and ensure policy compliance.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within our Prevention section for a Fire Cadet Instructor, based at one of our seven branches across South Yorkshire.

Fire Cadet Instructor

Hours: Part Time – 3 Hours per week (Over a 40-week period plus training and event hours).

1 evening a week between 17:00 and 20:00 (3 hours) during academic term time.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £1,799.61 per annum, actual for 3 hours per week (Grade 3: £25,949 per annum FTE) + training and event hours. *To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.

Location(s): Across South Yorkshire -

• Sheffield: Birley Moore S20, Elm Lane S5, Stocksbridge S36,
• Barnsley: Cudworth S71,
• Rotherham: Rotherham S65, Dearne 63,
• Doncaster: Edlington, DN2.

The overall purpose of the role will be to support the Cadet Branch Manager in delivering the Fire Cadet Scheme, ensuring cadets achieve their full potential through high-quality education, social action activities, and operational development. The role involves mentoring and inspiring cadets, assisting in the preparation and delivery of cadet sessions, and contributing to events and campaigns that reflect the mission of the scheme.

To be considered for this role candidates must have a Level 3 AET teaching qualification or be willing to attain it, along with Level 2 Safeguarding training or a willingness to do so. Essential skills include IT proficiency, safeguarding knowledge, GDPR understanding, and familiarity with the fire service. Experience working with children and young people, supervising teams, and organising events is required. Strong communication, presentation, and organisational skills are also essential.

The Key Duties Will Include

• Support the delivery and registration of the Fire Cadet Scheme.
• Assist in planning and delivering training, activities, and events.
• Promote safeguarding, safety, and inclusion.
• Act as a positive role model for cadets.
• Support community campaigns and social action initiatives.
• Complete training and ensure policy compliance.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Wednesday 12 August 2026.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with personal contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. 1/49th of your pensionable salary is added to your pot per year plus cost of living adjustments. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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