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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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📢A new initiative, in partnership with STACS & others, is gathering evidence on CS in Scotland focusing on key areas, starting with recruitment & retention.
Have your say www.stacs.scot/yourvoicemat... or join conversation on connected.stacs.scot
#ByTeachersForTeachers
🚨Now over 40% of tickets have gone so far! 📢FREE STACS Computing Science specific conference for Early years, Primary and Secondary teachers.
29th Nov 2025 at @StirUni

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

#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Teachers helping teachers! There's a huge wealth of talen, knowledge & skills in the teaching community. Teachers connecting, sharing ideas & supporting each other through STACS Connected.

Join the conversation at connected.stacs.scot

#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🚨 Brilliant Higher CS prelim & marking scheme that was written by the highly experienced Morag Shaw (35+ years teaching, AH PA). Is now available in STACS drive. Exclusively to STACS members in Scotland.

Join connected.stacs.scot
#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🚨Just over 30% of tickets have gone so far! 📢FREE STACS Computing Science specific conference for Early years, Primary and Secondary teachers.

29th Nov 2025 at University of Stirling

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

#ByTeachersForTeachers
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
You were outstanding!!! What a team today was lots of fun. Thank you so so much again x
Spent the day with @stacshq.bsky.social trying to get @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Students to become Computing Science teachers 😁 #Teach
November 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🚨 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?

💬 Comment, email, DM, or share feedback here: www.stacs.scot/yourvoicemat...
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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.

➡️ Listen on Spotify: lnkd.in/ezxz2p2e
➡️ Watch on YouTube: lnkd.in/eSpZMFjY
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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
November 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Excellent opportunity for pupils aged between 14 and 16!!

#ChooseComputingScience
👨‍🎓 Schools Cyber Security Competition

✍ Sign-up EXTENDED till Friday 14th 8pm

Open to groups of 14–18 year-olds in schools and colleges across Scotland.

📅Stage 1 - Online - Nov-Dec. Finals - Mar 2026 - On Campus CTF at Napier

Sign up here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
@stacshq.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📢 CALLING ALL TEACHERS IN SCOTLAND DELIVERING CS

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

🗓️ Book slot NOW: bit.ly/digitize-fully-charged-podcast-booking

Prep Questions: bit.ly/digitize-fully-charged-podcast-questions
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🔐 Sign ups are OPEN for the ACE Cyber Security Competition 2025/26!

🗓️ Who: UK students aged 14-18. 💻 Stage 1 (Online): 24 Nov -12 Dec 2025. 🏆 Finals: Mar 2026

Form a team of up to 4 & test your skills! Sign up now forms.office.com/pages/respon...
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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!
November 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚨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
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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!
October 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
📢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...
October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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
October 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🚀 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...
October 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚨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
October 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🚨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
October 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🚨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
October 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🚨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
October 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🚨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
October 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM