Job Description
INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL ADVERTISING
Lecturer in Networking and Cyber Security (Ref. No. L743)
Full-Time/Permanent/Aberdeen City Campus
Salary: £41,833.00 - £50,359.00 per annum
Are you an effective team player who actively assists others and has excellent knowledge of networking (CISCO, Windows Server etc), a working knowledge of Cloud Services and an understanding of Cyber Security (Ethical Hacking, Data Forensics) with up to date relevant vocational experience? We want you to come and join our team! It is essential that you are educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) in the subject area.
Experience of teaching is not essential but you will be contracted to obtain TQFE (Teaching Qualification in Further Education) once employment has commenced if you do not already hold a relevant teaching qualification.
NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
The closing date for applications is 22nd February 2026.
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Person Specification
PERSON SPECIFICATION
(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
1. Working knowledge of
• Cyber Security - Ethical Hacking, Data Security, Digital Forensics
• Networking skills - Network infrastructure
• Technical/Helpdesk support
2. Good communication skills
3. Good presentation skills
4. Good interpersonal skills
5. Good organisational skills
6. Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials
7. Computer literate
8. * Knowledge and/or experience of the use of electronic learning materials
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
1. Degree or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 9) in Cyber Security/Network infrastructure or similar
2. Up to date experience in Cyber Resilience/Network infrastructure
3. * Teaching or training experience
4. * Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent)
5. * Assessment experience
6. * Assessment qualification
7. * ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
8. * GTC registration
PERSONAL QUALITIES
1. Effective team player who actively supports others
2. Builds and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues
3. Prioritises work effectively
4. Meets deadlines
5. Personally well-organised
WORK REQUIREMENTS
1. Evidence of commitment to equal opportunities
2. Own practice reflects good health and safety practice
3. Has undertaken mandatory staff development (if internal candidate)
4. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
5. *Driving Licence and willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes.