Manchester City Council is recruiting a Trainee Lecturer in Digital Skills and Artificial Intelligence to join Manchester Adult Education Service’s Digital Skills Team. The full-time, permanent role pays £27,285 to £33,793 a year pro rata, and applications close at 11:59pm on 19 November 2026.

What the role involves

The successful candidate will bring industry knowledge into the classroom, helping adult learners build the digital and AI skills needed in today’s workplace. Duties include planning, delivering and assessing programmes in artificial intelligence, digital skills and emerging technologies, and teaching practical skills such as generative AI, prompting and the responsible use of AI at work.

The role also covers data protection, information security, AI ethics and the impact of emerging technologies on jobs and careers, working with colleagues, employers and partners to keep learning relevant to the workplace.

Who can apply

No teaching experience is required. The council is looking for an industry professional with expertise in digital technology, AI, computing, data or a related field, strong communication skills and a passion for developing others, with a commitment to gaining a teaching qualification. Applicants need GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above, or an equivalent.

The post is full-time at 37 hours a week, on-site across Manchester, and is offered as an apprenticeship route into teaching. Benefits include up to 42 days’ annual leave, the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and enhanced parental and carers’ leave. The appointment is subject to a DBS check, and the council says it cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre on Wednesday 25 November at Greenheys Adult Learning, from 4pm to 7pm. Applications must be made through Manchester City Council’s official jobs portal.