Software Development Instructor (Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Location:

Stockport (Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week onsite)

Start Date:

April 2026

Contract Type:

Contract / Freelance (Block Delivery)

Duration:

April 2026 – January 2027 The Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic

Software Development Instructor

to deliver block training for the

Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship

programme. Learners are midway through their apprenticeship, with structured delivery blocks scheduled across the remainder of the programme. Delivery will be a blend of: Minimum 2 days per week onsite in Stockport

3 days per week online delivery

This is an excellent opportunity for a trainer who enjoys working with apprentices and is confident both delivering and developing technical training content. Delivery Schedule

Training blocks are scheduled for: April 2026

June 2026

August 2026

November 2026

January 2027

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across Level 4 Software Developer standards

Deliver blended learning (face-to-face and remote sessions)

Develop and refine training materials for upcoming delivery blocks

Support apprentices' technical understanding and practical development

Prepare learners for successful completion of programme requirements

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience delivering

Software Development training

(commercial or apprenticeship setting)

Experience working with

apprentices

or early-career learners

Strong knowledge of core software development principles and practices

Ability to develop and structure technical training content

Confident classroom and virtual delivery skills

Desirable

Experience delivering Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship

Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, Level 3 AET or above)

Industry experience as a Software Developer

Location Requirement

Candidates must be able to commute to

Stockport

for onsite delivery (minimum 2 days per week during block delivery). As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

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