AI Upskilling Trainer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnsley College seeks a Temporary Part‑Time trainer for the Digital & Creative Industries department to deliver practical AI and digital skills sessions to adults in community venues and workplaces, including a mobile training unit. You will promote responsible AI use, adapt delivery to varying digital confidence, and keep enrolment records, evaluations and resources up to date.

DBS check and UK right to work required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
• Level 3 or higher in digital, computing, education, training or a related area, or equivalent occupational experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver taster sessions, demonstrations and short learning activities on communication, summarisation, planning and administration using tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of AI.
• Take AI and digital skills learning into community locations, workplaces and a mobile training unit.
• Adapt delivery for adults with different levels of digital confidence.
• Give supportive information and guidance, and help learners progress into further digital and AI learning.
• Complete enrolment and attendance records.
• Gather evaluation evidence and learner feedback.
• Develop accessible resources.
• Work with College colleagues, employers and community partners to deliver across the borough.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Record-keeping

Flexible working

Responsible AI use

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Level 3+ in digital/ computing/ education/ training or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Temporary part-time post in the Digital & Creative Industries department at Barnsley College, running to September 2027. The trainer takes practical AI and digital skills sessions to adults in community venues and workplaces, showing how tools such as Copilot can help with everyday tasks. The work is part of a borough-wide upskilling project, with teaching also delivered through a mobile training unit rather than solely in classrooms. Candidates need UK right to work, since visa sponsorship is not offered, and must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver taster sessions, demonstrations and short learning activities on communication, summarisation, planning and administration using tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of AI
• Take AI and digital skills learning into community locations, workplaces and a mobile training unit
• Adapt delivery for adults with different levels of digital confidence
• Give supportive information and guidance, and help learners progress into further digital and AI learning
• Complete enrolment and attendance records
• Gather evaluation evidence and learner feedback
• Develop accessible resources
• Work with College colleagues, employers and community partners to deliver across the borough

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
• Level 3 or higher in digital, computing, education, training or a related area, or equivalent occupational experience

Experience

• Delivering training, teaching, workshops, demonstrations or skills support to adults
• Supporting people with differing levels of digital confidence or skills
• Practical use of generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or comparable tools for everyday or workplace tasks

Skills & knowledge

• Explaining digital and AI concepts in simple, accessible language and running engaging practical learning
• Good communication, organisation and record-keeping, with a flexible approach to working across locations
• Working knowledge of responsible AI use, including privacy, security, bias and verification of AI-generated outputs

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK, demonstrable at the point of appointment
• Not barred from regulated activity in connection with children

What’s offered

• Up to 55 days annual leave per year including bank and public holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Funded CPD, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Free Barnsley College courses, subject to approval
• 24/7 access to same-day GP appointments
• Health cash plans through Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Exclusive retail, dining and leisure discounts through YouatWork