Scale Factory
Technology Academy
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Kickstart Your Tech Career with the Scale Factory Academy
No tech background? No problem. 77% of our Academy intake comes from non-computing backgrounds.
Scale Factory is a leading technology consultancy looking for adaptable, collaborative problem-solvers to help close the digital skills gap. We provide the training, mentorship, and hands-on experience you need to become a qualified tech professional.
The ‘Learn IT, Grow IT, Live IT’ Model
Our structured two-year program is designed to take you from beginner to industry expert:
Learn IT (Training)
Start with an online fundamentals course, followed by a 7-week core training intensive. You’ll explore various roles to find your fit before specialising in one of four streams:
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Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Change Management: (BA, Project Manager, Software Tester)
- Platform Engineering: (DevOps, AI, Cyber Security)
- Data Engineering: (Data & BI Analytics)
- Software Engineering: (Developer, Technical Tester)
Grow IT (Development)
We fund your professional certifications and provide 1-to-1 mentoring to sharpen your specific skillset.
Live IT (Experience)
Deploy to real-world projects with prestigious clients (Retail, Govt, Finance, etc.) across the UK. You’ll receive financial and pastoral support if relocation is required.
Perks & Progression
- Salary: £400 monthly bursary + free accommodation during training. Starting salary of £25k–£28.5k upon placement, with 6-monthly increases leading to potential earnings of £40k+ after two years.
- Support: Dedicated career mentor, line manager, and wellbeing team from day one.
- Culture: Quarterly awards, "Scale Factory Stars" recognition scheme, and frequent social events/parties.
- Benefits: Laptop provided, Medicash healthcare, £30/month gym contribution, pension, and life assurance.
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What We’re Looking For
We don’t need a specific degree; we need an aptitude for learning and a passion for technology. If you are proactive, enjoy teamwork, and want to own your success story, we want to meet you.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
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