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Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science

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A teacher-led initiative working with the Computing Science teaching community to help advance Computing Science in Scotland.

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You were outstanding!!! What a team today was lots of fun. Thank you so so much again x

12.11.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a brilliant time at @UniStrathclyde technology careers fair today! So many amazing individuals with genuine interest in CS teaching. Huge shout out to the amazing CS teachers Shona & Lynn who were outstanding today & have no doubt inspired future CS teachers.
#TeachComputingScience

12.11.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨 Your Voice Matters!
Next focus: School Infrastructure Challenges in Computing Science.

Teachers what infrastructure barriers affect your delivering CS effectively? What works well, what would help?

πŸ’¬ Comment, email, DM, or share feedback here: www.stacs.scot/yourvoicemat...

10.11.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The STACS of Questions podcast is LIVE!

FIrst episode is out now: Kim and David discuss planning for assessment, plus Morag and Colin face the one concept, three questions challenge.

➑️ Listen on Spotify: lnkd.in/ezxz2p2e
➑️ Watch on YouTube: lnkd.in/eSpZMFjY

10.11.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FREE STACS Computing Science specific conference for Early years, Primary and Secondary teachers.

29th Nov 2025 at University of Stirling.

Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stacs-annu...

10.11.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you able to help a fellow CS teacher delivering AH? They're looking for ways people are doing PHP.

Join the conversation on connected.stacs.scot/posts/93096481 #ByTeachersForTeahers

10.11.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent opportunity for pupils aged between 14 and 16!!

#ChooseComputingScience

10.11.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a great evening promoting and championing becoming a Computing Science teacher at @UofGlasgow graduates event! Great to speak to so many students interested in becoming a CS teacher.

stacs.scot/teachcomputingscience
#TeachComputingScience

10.11.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ CALLING ALL TEACHERS IN SCOTLAND DELIVERING CS

πŸš€ Opportunity Digitize: Fully Charged Podcast discuss how CS is making a tangible difference in young people's futures!

πŸ—“οΈ Book slot NOW: bit.ly/digitize-fully-charged-podcast-booking

Prep Questions: bit.ly/digitize-fully-charged-podcast-questions

04.11.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ” Sign ups are OPEN for the ACE Cyber Security Competition 2025/26!

πŸ—“οΈ Who: UK students aged 14-18. πŸ’» Stage 1 (Online): 24 Nov -12 Dec 2025. πŸ† Finals: Mar 2026

Form a team of up to 4 & test your skills! Sign up now forms.office.com/pages/respon...

04.11.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Invite from Prof Bill Buchanan (Edinburgh Napier) for the 2025 Christmas Lecture on Digital Security & Fraud.

Online (Weds 17 Dec, 13:00): luma.com/xj84pm86
In-Person (Edinburgh): luma.com/vkyxn0df
Teachers (Cipher Test by Dec 2nd): luma.com/6mw4bd2d Pupils can enter the 'Cipher cracking' final!

04.11.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Now just over 340 teachers on #stacsconnected community hub for Primary & Secondary teachers delivering CS! A closed space to connect, share ideas, get support & collaborate. Teachers helping teachers. Join the conversation at connected.stacs.scot #ByTeachersForTeachers

28.10.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Calling all teachers delivering CS! We are looking for teachers who are interested in being part of an informal workshop during the Women in CS event at St George’s School.

Looking for schools in high areas deprivation areas. Tues, 11th - 12.45pm - 2.15pm.

Get in touch!

27.10.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“’We’ve got an opportunity for Computing Science teacher to engage with undergraduates at the University of Glasgow and help promote CS teaching as a career on 29th Oct, 11am - 2pm. Interested? Join the conversation
connected.stacs.scot/posts/926207...

23.10.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Are you able to help a fellow CS teacher delivering AH for first time? They're looking for resources and assessments to support AH SDD and Database topics.

Join the conversation on connected.stacs.scot/posts/925934... #ByTeachersForTeahers

23.10.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Opportunity for Computing Science teachers in Scotland.
A company is looking for experienced Computing Science teachers in Scotland to help create BBC Bitesize quizzes for Nat 5 & Higher levels.

Find out more here connected.stacs.scot/posts/926190...

23.10.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Full time, temp, CS teacher post at Knox Academy, East Lothian Council. Closing date 2nd Nov 2025. Apply myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/eas... Looking for insight about the school/council from a teacher? Join connected.stacs.scot

23.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Full time, permanent, CS teacher post at Falkirk High School, Falkirk Council. Closing date 28th Oct 2025. Apply myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal... Looking for insight about the school/council from a teacher? Join connected.stacs.scot

23.10.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Full time, permanent, PT CS teacher post at Blairgowrie High School, Perth & Kinross Council. Closing date 26th Oct 2025. Apply myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/per... Looking for insight about the school/council from a teacher? Join connected.stacs.scot

23.10.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Full time, permanent, CS teacher post at Forrester High School, Edinburgh Council. Closing date 29th Oct 2025. Apply myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/cit... Looking for insight about the school/council from a teacher? Join connected.stacs.scot

23.10.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Full time, temp, CS teacher post at Liberton High School, Edinburgh Council. Closing date 5th Nov 2025. Apply myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/cit... Looking for insight about the school/council from a teacher? Join connected.stacs.scot

23.10.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to be attending @EdinburghNapier tech careers fair promoting Computing Science teaching!!

www.stacs.scot/teachcomputi...

#TeachComputingScience

21.10.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’A new initiative, in partnership with STACS & others, is gathering evidence on CS in Scotland focusing on key areas. Next focus is professional learning. Have your say stacs.scot/yourvoicemat... or join conversation on connected.stacs.scot #ByTeachersForTeachers

07.10.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

AH drop in session tonight! 7pm discuss the new SQA AH coursework guidelines, chat with AH, get feedback on projects and your questions answered.

⏰ 7pm, Tonight
πŸ“ Google Meet on STACS connected
connected.stacs.scot/posts/91161215

See you there! #ByTeachersForTeachers

02.10.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Next Tech Girls hackathon with Motability Operations!

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Who: Girls/women aged 16–25
πŸ“… When: Tuesday 14th October
⭐ What: Brainstorm, build prototypes & present solutions to real business challenges (No coding needed!)
πŸ“ Where: Edin

Apply by 10pm, Thur 2nd Oct: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

30.09.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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S2/S3 Girls Cyber Competition - win a place for your school at See It, Be It conference!

A fantastic opportunity for schools & chance for up to 10 schools to win 10 students places each +Β£200 travel bursary!
cyberfraudcentre.com/see-it-be-it...

30.09.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to use digital escape rooms to teach AI/ML? πŸ’‘

Join RIPPA Escape-to-Learn project to co-design and evaluate playful, curriculum-embedded activities. Open to UK educators/researchers.

Reimagine computing education - one puzzle at a time!

πŸ”— Details rippa.co.uk/escapetolearn

30.09.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Full time, permanent, Principal Teacher of CS teacher post at Blairgowrie High School, Perth & Kinross Council. Closing date 26th Oct 2025. Apply myjobscotland.gov.uk/442458?utm_s... Looking for insight about the school/council from a teacher? Join connected.stacs.scot #ByTeachersForTeachers

30.09.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’The first meeting of the initiative, in partnership with STACS & others, that is gathering evidence on Computing Science in Scotland.

We have shared an update and summary of the first meeting, which focused on recruitment. You can read it here: connected.stacs.scot/spaces/14171...

25.09.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’Sign up closes tomorrow! A brilliant FREE opportunity for 15–18 year olds pupils. Hackathon for teens in Edinburgh this Saturday!

FREE FOOD, TSHIRTS, STICKERS AND PRIZES!

You can find out more and register here lochdin.co.uk
#ChooseComputingScience

25.09.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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