117 hours of collective professional learning in a single evening. Scottish Teachers Advancing CS by collaborating, and driving change from the ground up. Swipe to see a snapshot of what we achieved at our STACS Connected Glasgow on Monday night. #ByTeachersForTeachers
Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science
@stacshq.bsky.social
A teacher-led initiative working with the Computing Science teaching community to help advance Computing Science in Scotland.
Hands-on learning at its finest! Computational Thinking Fairground. A massive shout-out to Mari Clare, Ben, Michael (Mearns Primary), & Amanda for showcasing sector-leading early years work. #ByTeachersForTeachers
Big discussions in Track 3! Daniel is walking us through the essential cyber skills pipeline, while Brian from Education Scotland shares vital updates on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle.
And we are OFF! A completely sold-out room in Glasgow for the STACS Connect Event! 🏴💻
STACS Community Round-up! 🏆 Congrats to Aleksander & Archie (Auchterarder) on making the BAFTA YGD Finals! 🎮 📈 Official data shows a historic increase in CS ITE intake STACS Connect Glasgow is SOLD OUT! 🎙️ Ep 12 of STACS of Questions is LIVE! Join connected.stacs.scot
STACS Connected Glasgow Event is SOLD OUT! The response to the in person event at St Alys, Mon 8th June has been amazing. Workshops, food, swag, new unseen N5 prelim drop, exclusive preview of STACS upskilling platform, chance to connect with fellow CS teachers. See you there.
Teachers helping teachers across Scotland! With only 550 CS teachers nationwide staying connected matters. STACS Connected is a closed space CS specific. Join over 375+ secondary CS teachers & primary to swap ideas, get support & connect with peers. connected.stacs.scot
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STACS In-Person Connect event - networking, practical ideas & food. 📈 BGE & Gender 🧸 Primary CT Fairground 💻 New Upskilling Platform launch 🎁 PLUS: Brand-new, unseen N5 CS Prelim & Marking Scheme! 👇 Book free ticket www.tickettailor.com/events/stacs... #ByTeachersForTeachers
Great catching up with the STACS tutors team! Reflecting on planning the next upskilling session and want YOU to shape it. What topics do you want us to cover? Join the conversation on connected.stacs.scot #ByTeachersForTeachers
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STACS In-Person Connect event - networking, practical ideas & food. 📈 BGE & Gender 🧸 Primary CT Fairground 💻 New Upskilling Platform launch 🎁 PLUS: Brand-new, unseen N5 CS Prelim & Marking Scheme! 👇 Book free ticket www.tickettailor.com/events/stacs... #ByTeachersForTeachers
📣Good luck to all the pupils who are sitting their Computing Science exam today!
STACS In-Person Connect event - networking, practical ideas & food. 📈 BGE & Gender 🧸 Primary CT Fairground 💻 New Upskilling Platform launch 🎁 PLUS: Brand-new, unseen N5 CS Prelim & Marking Scheme! 👇 Book free ticket www.tickettailor.com/events/stacs... #ByTeachersForTeachers
The Scottish Government has officially published the Computing Science Summary Report. A big thank you to all the teachers who shared their thoughts. Your honest feedback is why this report reflects the challenges CS face. www.gov.scot/publications...
Whether seeking a leadership step-up, a new authority, or your first permanent post after probation, check these out! 💻📚 📍 Aberdeen, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Borders & more! myjobscotland.gov.uk/search?keyword…https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/search?keywords=computing%20teacher&distance=10&page=1
Calling P5–P7 Teachers! 📢 Looking to spark a STEM mindset in your classroom? Scotland’s Future Minds kicks off tomorrow at 11am! 🚀💻 Can’t join live? Sign up to get the recording & watch it back when it suits your timetable. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981407361...
🗳️ What do the 2026 Scottish Elections mean for the future of STEM? @royalsoced is hosting a pre election hustings to discuss AI, staffing pressures, and curriculum reform. 🏴 📍 Edin📅 Tue 24 March, 18:30 Hear from party reps & have your say! Register: rse.org.uk/event/scotti...
📢 Help inspire the next generation of CS teachers! We need to build a sustainable pipeline to ensure equity of access for pupils. Can your department host a prospective teacher for a 1–2 day observational visit? Register your school's interest here: www.stacs.scot/supporting-f...
🚨Full time permanent Computing Science teacher post at Oldmachar Academy, Aberdeen City Council. Closing date 20th March 2026. Apply at myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
🚨Full time permanent Computing Science teacher post at Gleniffer High School, Renfrewshire City Council. Closing date 13th March 2026. Apply at myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/ren...
The Festival of Play, Dundee on 10th June! 🎮 Abertay Uni will host a tech conference for ages 9-14. ✨ Keynotes ✨ Workshops ✨ Careers inspo ✨ FREE for schools (£50 refundable deposit) Register now: www.digitalschoolhouse.org.uk/news/post/di...
📢Still time to apply to become a marker for @sqanews this year for Computing Science at all levels! Brilliant professional development opportunity. www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/104714.h... Join connected.stacs.scot to stay up to date with CS specific opportunities for primary/secondary teachers delivering CS.
Great to see continued momentum following the Computing Science meeting series! 🚀 We’ve shared a quick update on connected.stacs.scot about the outcomes of these discussions and next steps. #ByTeachersForTeachers
🚨Now over 360 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
Demystifying UML Use Case Diagrams for AHr? Join us on 26 Feb (19:00–20:00) for a practical, hands-on session that gives you a full 12-step SDD toolkit - student tasks, model answers, question bank & more. Join connected.stacs.scot recoding will be available.
🎙️ Episode 6 of STACS of Questions is live! 📚 Course assignment preparation ⚔️ Head-to-head challenge – creating analysis-focused lesson starters. youtu.be/Jr035i5Llf8 open.spotify.com/episode/3gFg...
Teachers helping teachers! There's a huge wealth of talent, knowledge, & skills in the teaching community. Great to see teachers connecting, sharing ideas & supporting each other through STACS Connected. Join the conversation at connected.stacs.scot #ByTeachersForTeachers
Great opportunity for teachers delivering CS! Chance to influence qualifications & assessment & ensure classroom realities are reflected in decision making. Applications open for the Qualifications Scotland teacher & practitioner committee. www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/116308.h...
Great opportunity for teachers delivering CS! Chance to influence qualifications & assessment & ensure classroom realities are reflected in decision making. Applications open for the Qualifications Scotland teacher & practitioner committee. www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/116308.h...
One of the strengths of the STACS community is the depth of experience shared by teachers delivering CS across Scotland. We're sharing that expertise through STACS of Questions. Episode 5 out now on Spotify & YouTube open.spotify.com/show/7d0Asxr... #ByTeachersForTeachers
CS Series - Update The Scottish Government has led a series of meetings on the CS in schools, with STACS & other key stakeholders. A huge thank you to the teachers who shared their experiences. More detailed update on connected.stacs.scot