Computer Science/STEM Olympiad Teacher/Преподаватель олимпиадной информатики

Haileybury Astana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a DBS check or equivalent.

Haileybury Astana School is Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for a Computer Science/STEM Olympiad Teacher to lead and develop the school’s Computer Science and STEM Olympiad programme, prepare students for national and international competitions, and inspire students to achieve excellence in competitive programming.

Start date: January 2027 (TBC)

Benefits:

• Annual Paid Leave: 56 calendar days

• Free and Healthy Breakfast & Lunches at School

• Free Transportation to/from School

• Medical Insurance Coverage for Staff and Family Members or flexible benefits programme covering fitness, travel and other eligible expenses

• Professional Development Opportunities

• International & Friendly Environment

• Access to the school swimming pool and gym

Job Responsibilities include:

Olympiad Training and Teaching

• Lead and coordinate the school’s Computer Science and STEM Olympiad programme for students up to 18 years old.

• Plan and deliver engaging Olympiad training sessions, focusing on algorithms, data structures, problem-solving, and competitive programming.

• Prepare students for national and international Olympiads, programming competitions, and other academic challenges.

• Identify talented and motivated students and support their academic development through extension activities and individual or group training.

• Monitor students’ progress, assess their performance, and set challenging learning objectives.

• Coordinate Olympiad training with the standard Computer Science curriculum and collaborate with relevant subject teachers.

Competitions and Co-curricular Activities

• Organise and coordinate the Haileybury Computer Science/STEM Olympiad and support students participating in other competitions in Kazakhstan and abroad.

• Run Olympiad training as part of the school’s Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme.

• Organise and support coding challenges, hackathons, and other events to promote interest in Computer Science and STEM.

• Coordinate competition logistics, including arrangements for transport and accommodation where required.

• Work collaboratively with Junior School and Senior School teachers to develop students’ computational thinking and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related subject area.

• Recognised teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching Computer Science and working with students of the relevant age groups.

• Experience in Olympiad training or competitive programming, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.

• A proven track record of success in preparing students for Computer Science/STEM Olympiads

• Strong organisational, communication, and mentoring skills.

• Ability to inspire students, encourage independent thinking, and support high academic achievement.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable:

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in a relevant subject.

• Experience working in an international school and familiarity with the British education system.

• Experience using online coding and judging platforms.

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.