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Newsletter March 2026

Summer Placement application deadline extended

Salary now added £8 per hour

North Lanarkshire council have extended their deadline for their summer placement applications; the deadline is now this Sunday the 22^nd of February. You can apply if you are 16 on or before the 22^nd of June. You need to be able to commit to 5 out of the 6 weeks however for clerical roles they may look at 4 weeks commitment and you DO NOT need to be leaving school as it is over the summer.

What the summer placement can offer you

• Hands-on, real-world experience
• Exposure to live projects and professional teams
• Valuable industry insight and networking
• £8 per hour paid placement

These placements are a fantastic way to build your CV, gain meaningful experience and receive £8 per hour for your hard work.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain experience, earn while you learn, and enhance your career prospects this summer.

It can also lead to a Modern Apprenticeship with the council.

Apply now before applications close:

Summer Student Placements (Various Locations) – NLA08341 | North Lanarkshire Council | myjobscotland

As part of the application you need to do 90 second video answering 3 questions

Why have you applied?

What benefits do you anticipate you will gain from the role?

What are your aspirations for the future?

Invigilator recruitment 2026

We are currently recruiting invigilators for the 2026 exams. Invigilators play a crucial role in supporting the exam diet. Their role is to help maintain the quality of the external assessments of National Qualifications by ensuring they are conducted in accordance with Qualification Scotland policy and procedure.

In addition, we are looking to recruit a Chief Invigilator to oversee exams.  Qualifications Scotland will provide training to the person taking on this role.

All invigilation activities are carried out under the direction of a chief invigilator. Full training is provided, and no prior experience is required. You will also be supported by your chief invigilator throughout.

To find out more about the invigilator role and submit your application, visit the SQA website.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Joanne Kerr on 01698 274 999 or SQA (Qualifications Scotland) directly at invigilation@sqa.org.uk.

Click link for more info: PTFA Meeting

Community members are welcome to join Motherwell Community Board meeting to discuss various issues relating to the local community.

The next meeting will be held on:

• Tuesday 10 June
• 6.30pm – 8.30pm
• Motherwell Fire Station
  Dellburn Street
  Motherwell
  ML1 1SE

Motherwell Community Board Poster

For more information or to attend the meeting please
contact: communitymatters@northlan.gov.uk

Tuesday 4th Mar 2025

10am to 1pm

New & Preloved: Clothes, Winter Jackets, School Uniforms, Toys, Prom Dresses and lots more… Many items completely free of charge

Everyone Welcome. Join us for Tea, Coffee & Biscuits

Y.M.C.A

294 Main Street

Bellshill

ML4 1AB