Modern Apprenticeships 

Recruitment for the 2026 APTUS apprenticeship intake has begun and they have organised a series of webinars designed to provide candidates, parents/guardians and teachers with all the information necessary to understand what APTUS is and how to apply.

The webinars will last around and hour and there will be time during the sessions to ask questions. The links below will allow you to book on to the webinar that suits you best. We have organised them at varying times to allow for school and work commitments and to ensure everyone has the opportunity to join.

• Wednesday 4 February 13:00-14:00 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980881812826?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Thursday 12 February 11:00-12:00 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981202883156?aff=oddtdtcreator

• Tuesday 17 February 18:30-19:30 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981203456872?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sutton Trust Summer School - current S5 students

The University of Glasgow Is continuing in our partnership with the Sutton Trust to run the Sutton Trust Summer School from Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026. The Sutton Trust is a Widening Access charity that aims to support university entry for young people who face additional challenges in their education.
The Sutton Trust Summer School (STSS) is a residential programme designed to give pupils a taste of university life. The young people will work online at home on Monday 29 June before travelling to campus on the Tuesday morning, where they will stay until the afternoon for Friday 3 July. All costs, including accommodation, travel, and food, are covered by the Sutton Trust and the University of Glasgow.
There are four streams, and pupils can apply for one, related to the subjects they are most interested in studying at university. These are Arts & Social Sciences, Medical & Life Sciences, Engineering, or Common Law. Please note that Common Law is only available for pupils based in Northern Ireland, England, or Wales. The eligibility information for the programme can be found on the Sutton Trust website: https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/eligibility/.
During the programme, pupils attend academic workshops within their chosen stream and receive talks about student life and the university application process. They will also participate in evening social activities and stay in university accommodation. Postgraduate tutors, current undergraduate students, and academic staff will be available to answer questions and provide guidance about what to expect at university.
Participants in the STSS will also be given access to our bespoke Academic Skills Module. Those who complete and pass this online module, and who also meet UofG’s Widening Participation criteria may also be eligible for and adjusted offer of entry. (Please note that this does not include Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Medicine). Further information about the adjusted offer criteria can be found on the University of Glasgow’s website: https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/wp/adjustedoffers/.
Additional resources for emailing pupils, or materials such as PowerPoint and videos for further promotion of the programme to your pupils are available on the Sutton Trust website, if you would like them: https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/teacher-resources/.

Please be aware that the deadline for applications from students is Thursday 5th March 2026. Pupils should submit applications via the Sutton Trust website: https://ukss.suttontrust.com/. If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to email applications@suttontrust.com or if you have questions about the provision at the University of Glasgow for the programme, these can be directed to wpsummerschool@glasgow.ac.uk. You can also visit our website at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/wp.

We would like to let you & your students know we have an exciting placement opportunity for school leavers with a company based in Edinburgh through the EDT Placements scheme.

Please see the role profile below for more information on the company and placement work/requirements.

Please ensure that your place of residence is no more than an one hour commute from Edinburgh.

This role vacancy reference is: 008SC - Radar and Advanced Targeting Student

The placement will be within the Radar Modelling and Simulation group. The role will require the successful candidate to write some C# code to convert a 3D CAD drawing of a wire antenna (such as a Yagi-Uda TV antenna) into a custom antenna model. This will require knowledge of 3D vectors, rotations, file formats, and an understanding of 3D CAD.

The candidates must have strong mathematical skills, particularly: complex numbers, vectors, matrices, and coordinate transformations. They will show great curiosity of the physical world and an interest in the representation of real-world objects as mathematical models. Although this is a software engineering task, the candidate is not expected to know how to programme a computer; this will be covered through on-the-job training using Microsoft C#, an object-oriented programming language and possible accelerated programming through the computer’s graphical processing unit (GPU).

The job is office-based in Edinburgh although the successful candidate will be issued with a company laptop and may choose a hybrid pattern of home and office working. They will be mentored throughout by a small team of highly experienced engineers with a strong track record of successful projects involving pre-university Year in Industry students – both at the Scottish and National levels. The successful candidate will be the 14th student to work in this small team.

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Mathematics at Higher or Advanced Higher (or A level)

• Physics at Higher or Advanced Higher (or A level)

• An interest in coding, either prior experience or a willingness to learn on the job

• An awareness of what object-oriented programming is

• The ability to work with minimum supervision

• The ability to research topics using the internet, textbooks, academic papers, etc

• An eagerness to learn about the world of airborne radar

• An understanding of what products are made by the company

• Experience in presenting work to audiences

• UK citizenship and eligible for UK security clearance (Security Check)

To apply for this role;- Please go to Programmes - Platinum Placements complete an application form and enter the vacancy reference 008SC.

Applications are now open for courses beginning at Newbattle Abbey College in September 2026.

Programmes available:

• HNC: Associate Degree (delivered in partnership with Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh)

• NC: Social Sciences

• NC: Rural Skills

Further information about each course can be found at: https://www.nac.ac.uk/

A Unique Learning Environment Newbattle Abbey College offers a truly distinctive educational experience. Our campus is set within a beautifully preserved 12th‑century former monastery, surrounded by woodland and parkland. With a small student community of around 60–70 learners, we provide a supportive, nurturing environment where individuals can grow in confidence and thrive academically.

Open Day – Friday 13 February, 3pm–5pm

We warmly invite prospective students to attend our upcoming Open Day. This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Hear more about the courses on offer

• Meet staff and ask questions

• Tour our historic campus and facilities

More details and registration can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980540454815?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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Skills Development Scotland

Please remember our colleagues at Skills Development Scotland are on hand to support your children with their career plans.  If your young person would like some support finding and applying for a job or training programme then please call 0131 665 3120 to get professional help and advice from qualified careers advisers across East Lothian.  

Our Skills Development Scotland advisor in school is Jenny Goodacre.  Students can make appointments with Jenny by contacting the school office.

You can now find us in the following locations:

Monday 10am to 5pm – Pennypit Community Centre, Double Dykes, Rope Walk, Prestonpans

Tuesday 11am to 4pm – Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre, Haddington Road, Musselburgh. Drop in every week from 2-3pm.

Tuesday 12pm to 4pm – Volunteer Centre East Lothian, 56 High Street, Tranent.

Wednesday 1pm to 5pm – Bleachingfields Centre, Countess Crescent, Dunbar.

Thursday 1pm to 5pm – Citizens Advice Bureau, 46 Court Street, Haddington.

Every 2nd Friday 9:30am to 12:30pm – Job Centre Plus, Eskmills Park, Musselburgh.

Please call us on 0131 665 3120 to make an appointment with one of our advisers

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