10 Graduate Trainees jobs in London

Just finished your degree? We are looking for talented and passionate Software Engineers to join our Graduate Program 2025 intake!

At Compass, we’re on a mission to transform the school day for everyone. From staff and students to families and administrators, we build smart, seamless technology that empowers people to focus on what really matters: learning, growing, and thriving.

That mission has fuelled our growth into a global scale-up, now supporting over 5,000 schools across 3 countries. Backed by a team of 260+ passionate professionals, our all-in-one school management platform is redefining how education communities connect, communicate, and operate.

We’re now looking for Graduate Software Engineers to join our team. You'll work within a collaborative, high-performing product team that values ownership, innovation, and celebrating the wins that matter.

About the Graduate Program

Our Graduate Program is about bringing passionate individuals together to create software that shapes the future of education. We will provide you with a solid foundation to take your first steps into your career. Every step of the way, we’ll support you through a combination of structured training, informal on-the-job learning, regular check-ins, and inspiring mentors.

At Compass, you will:

• Create - Work with our talented team to build beautiful user experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#.NET, React and more on our flagship platform, Compass.

• Invent - Prototype new features and designs, then build, test, and ship them in our products.

• Improve - Work to increase the modularity and quality of our architecture, reducing duplication and improving developer efficiency.

• Learn - Work with, and assist in driving the implementation of new technologies which help us build great products. Start your professional career with confidence - learn beyond code with our goal-oriented workshops and personal branding and the tricks of the trade with lunch & learn sessions.

• Contribute - Autonomously develop ideas for new features and identify areas for improvement. Suggest solutions that are unique and brilliant.

Requirements

What you'll need to succeed

At Compass, we are always on the lookout for individuals who are able to bring a high level of energy and a positive and can-do attitude to our company. If you are someone who is passionate about coding and loves keeping up to date with new technologies - then this program is for you!

You don’t need to be an expert yet, but you’ll have a solid foundation in key areas, including:

• Familiarity with C# and .NET frameworks, and experience with React and/or working knowledge of JavaScript for building interactive user interfaces.
• An understanding of relational databases and the ability to write basic SQL queries to retrieve or manipulate data.
• Exposure to source control systems (like Git), and basic experience with debugging, versioning, and general software development workflows.

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

• We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible working environment - our teams work 3 days in our office in Shepherd's Bush.
• Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• 25 days Annual Leave + all statutory Public & Bank Holidays.
• 9.5% employer pension contribution to help you plan for the future.
• 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support.

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior to commencing employment, we will require:

• Verification of unrestricted work rights in the UK (eg citizenship, passport, or birth certificate).

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Find out more about Compass on our website -  .

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Wayman Education is looking for driven and enthusiastic Recruitment Consultants to join a rapidly expanding recruitment company.

We want to be the premier national educational recruitment company within 3 years. This is an opportunity to be part of our success story and join our Wayman family. We have a work hard play hard attitude with a number of micro-incentives and end of year overseas trip alongside and a unparalleled commission structure.

We are looking for committed and resilient individuals who are prepared to service our teachers and client schools to the highest level. From day one you’ll be working directly alongside one of our directors and receive first hand training. You’ll be joining a unique environment where the culture is about succeeding together. We help one another to succeed, share candidate pool and have no internal politics.

You’ll effectively be working a business inside a business with the allocation of several boroughs which will be yours to service.  This is a 360-recruitment role covering all elements of the value chain. This includes speaking and meeting both candidates and clients to fulfil their specific requirements.

We trade 195 days of the year and during the half-term and summer breaks we offer reduced hours as we understand everyone needs rest and recuperation.

While you don’t need any prior qualifications to recruit at Wayman we require the right attitude above all else. We want team players that are committed and will help you develop all the skill set required to achieve an excellent financial package alongside personal growth.

Requirements:

We are looking for Recruitment Consultants who are resilient, motivated, entrepreneurial, results-driven, and confident speakers. You will need to show evidence of the following:

• the ability to handle multiple priorities
• problem-solving ability
• time-management and organisational skills
• creativity

What is on offer

• Uncapped commission structure up to 20%
• Working in brand new offices
• Career development and Progression
• All expenses paid VIP trips
• Weekly and Monthly target incentives including lunch clubs, Westfield vouchers, nights out
• Rolex target
• Plenty of team social
• Free breakfast Mondays
• Beer and Pizza Thursdays
• Squash courts
• Roof terrace

Key success factors for us will be your personality and drive

To be considered for this opportunity please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Fast growing company with uncapped commission, incentives including trips to Europe and around the world. First year earning potential £55k

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with senior developers and mentors to understand project goals and contribute effectively to team objectives.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Assist in debugging and resolving software defects reported by QA or end-users.
• Learn and apply agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to project work.
• Contribute to code reviews, offering constructive feedback and learning from peers.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools that can enhance development efficiency and product capabilities.
• Prepare technical documentation for developed software modules and features.
• Engage in continuous learning and skill development through training, workshops, and self-study.

• Assisting in the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of large datasets.
• Performing exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• Developing and implementing statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Creating compelling data visualisations to communicate findings.
• Collaborating with senior data scientists on ongoing research and development projects.
• Contributing to the documentation of data models and processes.
• Participating in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Gaining practical experience with programming languages like Python or R and relevant libraries.

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of software features and applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in collaboration with senior engineers.
• Participate in unit testing and integration testing to ensure software quality.
• Debug and resolve software defects identified during development or testing phases.
• Contribute to technical discussions and brainstorming sessions with the engineering team.
• Learn and utilize various software development tools and platforms.
• Work with different programming languages and frameworks as required by projects.
• Shadow experienced engineers to gain insights into software architecture and best practices.
• Prepare basic technical documentation for features and components developed.
• Demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of software features.
• Write well-documented, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to code quality initiatives.
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues.
• Collaborate with team members and mentors in a remote setting.
• Learn and apply new technologies and programming languages.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Participate actively in team meetings and agile ceremonies.
• Support the software development lifecycle under guidance.

• Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong foundation in programming concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Passion for software development and technology.