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Web Developer Trainee

ITOL Recruit·Gloucester, Gloucestershire·Posted 4 days ago
💰 £29-35k/year🌱 Junior
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Job description

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Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Web Development?

Skills shortages in the IT sector is driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

We help place graduates from this programme in top UK companies and organisations needing to employ entry-level software development staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme.

The best part is you will not need any previous experience as fully accredited training, which includes tutor support and mentoring, provides you with the skills, practical knowledge, and qualifications for you to secure a professional job and career in coding. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£40K) upon completion.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks or a few months (step 1 to 4 below). Your job and career goals are completed in four simple steps.

Step 1 - HTML and CSS Online Training

The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey.

  • HTML Essentials
  • CSS Essentials
  • Tailwind

The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations, and quizzes through a portal that you study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor to help you throughout your training.

Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, you will be ready to move forward.

Step 2 - Online Training

The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed.

  • React-js
  • JavaScript

JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet, so it will be essential! Python is highly versatile. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries.

Step 3 - Build a Portfolio Website Project

Additional Courses

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Step 4 -Entry Level Development placement (£25K - £40k)

We work with you to secure your first role in software development, website administration or programming, with a starting salary of anywhere between £25K - £40k. While working in your first role, we will release your second batch of training which is specifically designed to increase your development knowledge to help you develop your career further to become a software developer.

We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training.

In addition, we are also ELCAS approved to help members of the Armed Forces, Service Leavers and Veterans gain rewarding careers in IT and Cybersecurity.

Job Guarantee

Due to the success of this programme and the skills shortage of entry-level development staff, we can guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business.

Enthusiastic about starting a career in coding? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Keywords: Website, Web Developer, Business Development, Website, Web Design, Front End, Back End, Full Stack, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst, Programmer Analyst, Database Administrator, Front-end Developer, Mobile App Developer, Software Developer, Data Scientist, Cloud Engineer.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
HTMLCSSJavaScriptReact.jsPython
Nice-to-have
AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerMicrosoft Azure Administrator AssociateTailwind CSS
Soft skills
Self-motivationFlexibilityInitiativeAdaptability
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Application advice

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⭐ Showcase any completed HTML, CSS, or JavaScript projects at the top of your CV under a 'Projects' section — the advert explicitly values portfolio work as Step 3 of the programme.

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📊 Quantify your portfolio: 'Built 3 responsive websites using HTML5, CSS3, and Tailwind CSS, achieving 95+ Google Lighthouse scores'.

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🎯 Mention the BCS accreditation and CompTIA Gold Partner status in your cover letter to signal you understand the credibility of the training — the advert highlights these as key differentiators.

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🌐 List AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Azure Administrator Associate certifications prominently once earned — the advert names both as part of the programme and they are highly sought-after by UK employers.

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🤝 Highlight any self-directed learning (online courses, coding bootcamps, personal projects) to demonstrate the self-paced study discipline this programme requires.

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  • Completed BCS-accredited HTML5 and CSS3 training modules within 4 weeks, building a fully responsive 5-page portfolio website deployed via GitHub Pages.
  • Developed 3 JavaScript and React.js mini-applications as part of a structured online curriculum, reducing average page load time by 30% through component optimisation.
  • Earned AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, demonstrating knowledge of core cloud services across compute, storage, and networking used by 85% of FTSE 100 firms.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

ITOL Recruit's Web Developer Trainee programme stands out precisely because it combines BCS-accredited training in HTML, CSS, React.js, and Python with a structured job guarantee — which is why I am applying. The self-paced, portfolio-driven approach aligns with how I learn best, and the inclusion of AWS and Azure certifications within the curriculum demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to preparing developers for modern cloud-integrated roles.

My background in self-directed learning and problem-solving has prepared me well for a structured programme of this kind. I have already begun exploring HTML and CSS fundamentals through online resources, building a small personal project site, and I am eager to formalise and extend these skills through your accredited pathway with tutor and mentor support.

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10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • Can you explain the difference between HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and how they work together in a web page?
  • What is Tailwind CSS and how does it differ from writing custom CSS?
  • Describe the core concept of React.js and why component-based architecture is useful.
  • What is AWS and what types of services does the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam cover?
  • How would you use Python in a web development context, and name one framework you might use?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you taught yourself a new skill independently — how did you structure your learning?
  • Describe a situation where you had to manage your time across multiple commitments to meet a deadline.
  • Give an example of when you identified a problem and took initiative to resolve it without being asked.
  • Tell me about a project you completed from start to finish — what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
  • Describe a time you received critical feedback and explain how you responded to it.
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1Question

Tell me about a time you taught yourself a new skill independently — how did you structure your learning?

Situation: I wanted to move into a more technical role but had no formal IT background, only a keen interest in how websites worked. Task: I set myself the goal of building a functional personal website within 6 weeks using only free online resources. Action: I broke the project into daily 90-minute study blocks, starting with HTML structure, then CSS styling, and finally adding basic JavaScript interactivity. I used MDN Web Docs and freeCodeCamp, completing roughly 40 hours of guided exercises. Result: I launched a 4-page responsive site within 5 weeks, one week ahead of schedule, and received positive feedback from a developer friend who reviewed the code. That project confirmed I was ready for a structured, accredited programme like this one.
2Question

Describe a situation where you had to manage your time across multiple commitments to meet a deadline.

Situation: While working 30 hours per week in a retail supervisory role, I enrolled in an online digital skills course that required 8 hours of study per week over 10 weeks. Task: I needed to complete all assessments on time without compromising my work performance. Action: I created a weekly schedule blocking study sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings plus Sunday mornings, and used a Trello board to track module completion. I communicated my availability clearly to my manager to avoid last-minute shift changes during assessment weeks. Result: I submitted all 5 assessments on time, scored an average of 82% across the course, and maintained my team's customer satisfaction score at 96% throughout the period.

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