Software Developer Apprentice

CHEMISTRY MARKETING (NORTH EAST) LIMITED

Gateshead (NE11 0RU)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 10 April 2026)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

Chemistry Marketing is a dynamic and multidisciplinary creative agency located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Known for their explosive approach to marketing, they aim to create positive reactions for businesses across various sectors.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Main Duties:

  • Assist in developing and maintaining WordPress websites and digital platforms
  • Support the creation and customisation of WordPress themes and templates
  • Implement responsive designs using HTML and CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap
  • Learn to write and modify PHP code within the WordPress environment
  • Assist with installing, configuring, and maintaining WordPress plugins
  • Support troubleshooting and debugging website issues
  • Test websites across different browsers and devices
  • Help optimise websites for performance accessibility and user experience
  • Work collaboratively with designers, developers, and content teams
  • Follow coding standards documentation practices and version control processes

Where you'll work

F17, Willow Court
Gateshead
NE11 0RU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Training course

Software developer (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • create logical and maintainable code
  • develop effective user interfaces
  • link code to data sets
  • test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
  • conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
  • identify and create test scenarios
  • apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
  • create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
  • create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
  • build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
  • apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
  • follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
  • follow testing frameworks and methodologies
  • follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
  • communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • apply algorithms, logic and data structures
  • interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
  • create logical and maintainable code
  • develop effective user interfaces
  • link code to data sets
  • test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
  • conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
  • identify and create test scenarios
  • apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
  • create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
  • create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
  • build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
  • apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
  • follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
  • follow testing frameworks and methodologies
  • follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
  • communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • apply algorithms, logic and data structures
  • interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements

Training schedule

Software Developer Level 4 Standard Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 4-9)
  • English (grade 4-9)

BTEC or equivalent in:

IT (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills

Other requirements

20 to 25k annual salary, depending on experience.

About this employer

Chemistry Marketing is a dynamic and multidisciplinary creative agency located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Known for their explosive approach to marketing, they aim to create positive reactions for businesses across various sectors.

After this apprenticeship

Software Developer Level 4 Standard Apprenticeship, once completed, great progressional opportunities will be avaialble.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020820.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 10 April 2026)

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