NCCE Central Computer Science Champion

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STEM Learning on behalf of the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) are seeking to appoint two consultants to support out Computing Network of Computing Hubs and Regional Delivery Partners to recruit to our Computer Science Accelerator Programme. The NCCE is funded by the Department for Education and marks a significant investment in improving the provision of computing education in England. Run by a consortium made up of STEM Learning, the Raspberry Pi Foundation and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, our vision is to achieve a world-leading computing education for every child in England. We provide high-quality support for the teaching of computing in schools and colleges, from Key Stage 1 through to A level. Our extensive range of training, resources and support covers elements of the curriculum at every Key Stage, catering for all levels of subject knowledge and experience. Reporting directly to an NCCE Programme team member, supporting all Reginal Delivery Partners in meeting their local and indeed the national KPIs. Oversight of the Central CS Champions will be provided by the CSA Programme Manager. The role of a Central CS Champion is to work with the Regional Delivery Partners to ensure that there are a sufficient number of teachers actively engaged, and completing the programme to ensure that the regional and national KPIs are achieved for this programme, which focuses on the training of teachers to be confident in their computer science subject knowledge up to GCSE. In addition to this, the Central CS Champion will provide support to the Computing hub teams to share best practice of supporting participants, support with the regional/national strategy non-specialist engagement, for example supply and ITE. Key objectives for the Central CS Champion to achieve are to: - To generate enrolments on to the Computer Science Accelerator Programme from HEI based trainee teachers, as defined by the CSA Programme Team - To actively support and "nudge" teachers through the programme, providing both generic and bespoke support as/when required. - To develop a method of best practice to support computing Hubs to engage SCITT providers and supply agencies. Essential Skills and expertise required from interested consultants: - Excellent knowledge of computing education. - Excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding. - The ability to, and experience of, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including schools and colleges. - Good understanding of the wider educational landscape, and relevant regional issues, challenges and opportunities. - Highly developed all-round communication skills, orally and in writing. - Ability to think analytically and strategically, and respond creatively to challenges. - Experience of working remotely with colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.