Cyber Security Trainer (Hourly / Associate)
Contract Type Freelance / Associate / Part-time (Per Hour)
Location Harrow (onsite) and/or Online (remote delivery)
Pay Hourly rate between £12.85 and £16.50 per hour depending on experience
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced and confident Cyber Security Trainer to deliver practical, learner-focused training. You will teach key cyber security concepts and employability-focused skills through interactive sessions, examples, and guided labs. Delivery will be from our Harrow venue and/or online depending on cohort requirements.
This is an hourly role, ideal for trainers with strong cyber security knowledge and the ability to support learners at different levels.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery
Deliver structured cyber security sessions aligned to agreed learning outcomes
Plan lessons and learning materials to suit different learner levels
Deliver engaging training through demonstrations, activities, and practical exercises
Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
Adapt delivery for learners who are new to IT and cyber security
Learner Support
Support learners with coursework/assignments (where applicable)
Monitor learner progress and provide guidance and feedback
Offer 1-to-1 support sessions when required to help learners stay on track
Admin & Quality
Maintain registers, progress records, and learner feedback notes
Support programme outcomes such as achievement and progression
Follow organisational policies including safeguarding, Prevent, equality & diversity, and GDPR
Typical Topics You May Teach (Depending on Programme)
Cyber security fundamentals (threats, vulnerabilities, risk, security controls)
Common cyber attacks (phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering)
Password security, MFA, access control and safe authentication
Network security basics (firewalls, VPN concepts, secure Wi-Fi)
Device and endpoint security basics
Security monitoring and incident response fundamentals
Data protection and cyber safety in the workplace
Secure remote working and best practices
Introduction to cyber tools and labs (safe / controlled environments)
Essential Requirements
Strong working knowledge of Cyber Security (industry or training experience)
Confident delivering sessions to groups onsite in Harrow and/or online
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical topics clearly
Ability to motivate learners and manage a classroom/virtual cohort
Organised approach to documentation and learner tracking
Desirable (Not Mandatory)
Any teaching/training qualification (e.g., AET/PTLLS)
Assessor qualification (CAVA/TAQA) or experience assessing learner work
Cyber security certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+, CySA+, CEH, CCNA, Microsoft security)
Experience delivering adult skills, employability programmes, or funded training
Familiarity with LMS/e-portfolio platforms
Hours
Flexible hourly delivery depending on timetable
Opportunities for ongoing delivery across multiple cohorts
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