April 2012

Published: 27 April 2012

A Trainee Quantity Surveyor post is available at Thomson Bethune.  They will support you though a 5 year day release honours degree course and pay you at the same time!

Visit www.thomsonbethune.co.uk for information about the company. Email: iainmarwick@thomsonbethune.co.uk to apply for the post.

J Easson

Published: 27 April 2012

If you are asked "Would you like a Tesco School Voucher?". Last year you collected an amazing 11,500 vouchers which allowed for the development of S1 - 3 Fiction stock in the library.

The current total for this year stands at 989 and the English Department and Library are using this year's vouchers to develop the new "Bought the T-Shirt" section of the Library.

Thank you for your continued support.  

Published: 25 April 2012

Details of further career opportunities can be viewed below....

 

Trainee Management Programme HRG/39421

Marks and Spencer 

This is a fantastic management opportunity, which allows individuals to develop their skills to become a commercial manager at M&S after completing a two year training programme.

Commercial managers earn between £28 – 40,000 pa!! 

3 Highers or equivalent are needed. For more information visit: www.marksandspencer.com

 

Retail Post

Sweaty Betty - Opening soon on George Street, Edinburgh

Born in the heart of London’s Notting Hill, Sweaty Betty has been pioneering inspirational and technically authoritative women’s fitness clothing for over 13 years.

Currently recruiting for Boutique Manager, Assistant Manager, Super Betty – a weekend supervisor and Part Time Sales Assistants. Applicants will need to be able to reflect the brand ethos and be passionate about sports. For more information visit: www.sweatybetty.com

 

J. Jones

Published: 18 April 2012

Pupils leaving school may be interested in the following apprenticeship apportunities...

 

Horticultural Apprenticeship

Closing date: 15 May 2012

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is looking to recruit four apprentices. See poster in Careers Library and Guidance for skills and aptitude required.

Application packs obtained by phoning:0131 248 2980 [leave name and addressor e-mail your request with your name and address to: apprenticeship@rbge.org.uk.

               

Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship

Remit has announced apprenticeships in: Light/Heavy Vehicle Technician; Vehicle Body Repairer or Spray Painter; Vehicle Parts Consultant.

Apply NOW online: www.remit.co.uk

Entry requirements vary but the average likely to be Standard Grade in English, Maths and a Science at 3 or above.

Posters in Careers Library and Guidance        

 

National Tyre/Autocare Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships available at Ratcliffe Terrace and Milton Road, Edinburgh outlets, for school levers expected to gain 3 Standard Grades/Int 2s including Maths and English. Interviews commence at end of May/beginning June. Start date July 2012.

Full details and application form here.

Poster with further details: Careers Library and Guidance

 

Scottish Government Apprenticeship – I.T.

Closing date: Thursday 26 April 2012

Apprentice required for National Records of Scotland, Ladywell House, Edinburgh. You will be working in I.T Development Operations and Change Branch. You must be a well organised, methodical person and enjoy administrative work.

For further details please contact Wendy Malcolm, Careers Adviser by e-mail: wendy.malcolm@sds.co.uk

               

Farming Apprenticeship

A farming apprenticeship is available at Lennoxlove Estate for an enthusiastic applicant.  The only requirement is that you are a hard worker and keen.   Oatridge College provide the training and there will be a fulltime position available.

Please see Miss Easson for more details. Or phone Keith Stewart directly on 0783 669 5954

                J Easson

Published: 02 April 2012

Listen again to the talented pupils of Knox Academy who took part in the Spring Concert held on Tuesday 27 March 2012.

To listen and view the videos please click here.