We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for our paid placements with Scottish Power for 2026/27!

Please share this with your S5/S6/Year 13 students who might be seeking/benefit from a paid 12 month placement in industry after they finish school.

Scottish Power is a long-term partner with EDT, offering exciting placement work, which might also lead to potentially post-placement opportunities, such as apprenticeships, paid vacation work during a degree or graduate scheme opportunities!

What does Scottish Power do?

Scottish Power transmit, distribute and connect electricity to and from millions of homes and businesses over their network and is one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and are a world leader in wind energy. Scottish Power Renewables are building new solar, wind, battery and green hydrogen infrastructure – ready for the increasing demand for more green, secure and affordable energy to help deliver a better future, quicker.

What types of placement work do Scottish Power offer?

There are 5 main areas of work, such as;

• Business & Corporate
• Marketing & Communications
• Cyber/IT & Data
• Engineering & Technical
• Finance

For further details on placements, visit our website’s vacancy page here

To apply for these roles (or other non-Scottish Power roles), complete an online application form on our website here* (*scroll down for the Apply Now button).

Where are Scottish Power sites based in the UK?

Glasgow, Cumbernauld and Northwest England.

Am I eligible?

Students need to;

• Be in S5/S6 or Year 13 when they apply to the scheme.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Be available for a paid 12-month, full time, placement – starting 7th September 2026.

Why do students complete an EDT Placement?

There can be a variety of reasons why students decide to apply for a placement, here are the main ones;

• To gain hands-on relevant skills & experience in a subject or industry they’re considering for the future.
• To help decide on future career paths (apprenticeship or university degree course).
• To gain everyday experience and confidence within a work environment.
• To learn in a new way, outside of the classroom.
• To develop potential links with an employer for future opportunities.

What are the benefits to the EDT Placements scheme?

Each student receives;

• CV & Interview support.
• Mentor support throughout their placement, if placed.
• An opportunity to join free Skills Webinars, called the Masterclasses (with topics such as, project management and time management), if placed.
• An opportunity to gain an Industrial Cadets Platinum or Platinum Leader Award, if placed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly team at EDTPlacements@etrust.org.uk

Please find our latest KPSS Community VLOG where you can see clips of our talented young people who performed at our fantastic Mother Tongue event last night!

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful long weekend and look forward to welcoming young people back to school on Thursday 19th at 8.50am.

Our Lewis and Mull Senior Phase Parent/Carer Meeting takes place on Tuesday 10th February in school from 4pm til 6pm.

Please use the link below to access the map for this event.

SP Parents Evening Map – 10th Feb 2026

Thank you!

SP Parent’s Meeting Map 4th Feb

Please follow the link to access a map to help direct parents/carers to teacher they have booked appointments with.

Please follow this link to find out more about Supported Study sessions available via E-Sgoil – Term 3 – Secondary Bulletin.

We are delighted to share with you all the next episode in our KPSS Community Vlog:

Our Engineering department, with support from BAE Systems, would like to invite you to an online information session showcasing our Schools NPA Engineering course, which is delivered at our Anniesland Campus.

This session is aimed at schools, local authorities, students, and parent/ carers who would like to learn more about the course, delivery model and progression opportunities.

Event details:
📅 Monday 9^th February
⏰ 6.00 – 6.30pm
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams (link will be sent by email three days before the event)

The session will cover:

• An overview of the Schools NPA Engineering course with our BAE Systems Early Careers Practitioner and Engineering Curriculum Manager
• Course delivery at Anniesland Campus
• Industry support from BAE Systems
• Entry requirements and pupil suitability
• Progression routes and next steps
• Q&A opportunity

To register, please book via Eventbrite using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/schools-npa-engineering-online-information-session-tickets-1980712724077?aff=oddtdtcreator

Further course information is available here:
https://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/study/schools/courses-for-pupils/1154-npa-engineering-supported-by-bae-systems

Following on from the burst pipe in the early hours of Friday 16th Jan, we are pleased to let you know it has been repaired and we are ready to welcome our staff and young people on Monday 19th at 8:50am. Many thanks to those involved in the repairs!

King’s Park Secondary School will be closed today due to burst pipes and no heating. We are so sorry as closing the school is something we never want to do. If any young person requires breakfast or lunch today, sandwiches can be collected at 9am. We will keep everyone updated on progress, apologies again.