Colin Astbury

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STEAM lead and Computer Science Teacher @ British International School Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Viet Nam
About Colin Astbury

I am currently employed as a Computer Science Teacher at British International School HCMC. With the exception of my current role I have led a department and staff since 2004. I have experience of every type of ICT and CS qualification both academic and vocational. I also have IB experience leading a class through Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) and having input into the CS IB curriculum. I have an outstanding track record in academic achievement. My last cohorts were in CIE iGCSE ICT and Computer Science. Even with the recent turmoil in exams due to Covid-19, in Computer Science I was delighted with all grades being A and A*. The ICT grades were equally as pleasing, as every child exceeded their target grade with the majority being A*. The C grade that was scored by one student was the most pleasing though as it enabled him to move onto the next stage of his life. Success has a different meaning to every child, and these successes should be celebrated equally. I have used the time gained from the move back into the classroom full time to develop my skills in STEAM and physical computing, adding new skills to my toolkit and I have begun to roll them out wherever is appropriate. Travelling recently has been challenging, of that there is no doubt. We have as a family enjoyed the experience though, broadening our horizons and seeing new sites. We are looking for new challenges and experiences that we can enjoy together.

Colin Astbury's Current Company Details
British International School Ho Chi Minh City

British International School Ho Chi Minh City

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STEAM lead and Computer Science Teacher
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Colin Astbury Work Experience Details
  • British International School Ho Chi Minh City
    Steam Lead And Computer Science Teacher
    British International School Ho Chi Minh City
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • British International School Ho Chi Minh City
    Steam Lead / Computer Science Teacher
    British International School Ho Chi Minh City Aug 2019 - Present
    Ho Chi Minh City
    I regularly organize whole campus events with a focus on STEAM / Project Based Learning and lead on the MIT Nord Anglia Collaboration. I wrote, organized and led the 2024 STEAM festival for Nord Anglia Schools in the region. I set up an animation festival for FOBISIA to celebrate multimedia skills in an environment where such skills are undervalued. The events improved my ability to liaise with people outside of my immediate professional circle, and my ability to influence and lead improved as I had no direct departmental authority. I have created resources for and delivered a new IBDP course, Digital Society. As well as undertaking all the learning and curriculum development I have also been acting as a mentor for a new member of staff. This again shows I can lead and mentor experienced peers and act as a role model. My exam results are above the grades set by the in-school target-setting system showing that I can offer the enrichment and whole child development listed above, as well as delivering in the “core business” of excellent academic results.
  • Swavesey Village College
    Subject Lead Computing And Ict
    Swavesey Village College Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
    I moved to Swavesey from Witchford to challenge myself in an outstanding school. I successfully grew the number of students opting for Computer Science by 50% and would have been confident of the numbers growing further. My biggest successes were raising the profile of the department, diversifying the knowledge and skills taught in the department. As part of that I implemented the First Tech Challenge Robotics Competition, where from a standing start the team came 7th nationally.
  • Witchford Village College
    Head Of Ict/Computer Science
    Witchford Village College Apr 2007 - Sep 2017
    Cambridgeshire
    I was Head of Department at Witchford for 11 years. The profile at Witchford is a rural comprehensive. I took pride in helping students achieve above-national average results in ICT and Computer Science, and setting the expectations inside the department that every student does their best. This was achieved through high expectations of all and the early implementation of learning technology such as Virtual Learning Environments such as Moodle.I also launched an outdoor education program, which grew from a handful of students to 2 successful overseas trips to Spain and Morocco, and enrolment in the Duke of Edinburgh award of around 50%, as well as numerous training expeditions locally and in Snowdonia.
  • Impington Village College
    Head Of It
    Impington Village College Jan 2003 - Apr 2007
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Hp Autonomy
    Business Development Specialist
    Hp Autonomy Jun 1998 - Dec 2002
    Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
    As time goes on this becomes a more and more distant memory but the skills learned here 'in the real world' were essential in creating the teacher that exists today. The internet .com bubble is very akin to the ai bubble we live in in 2024 and I draw on those skills to help colleagues and students navigate it.

Colin Astbury Skills

Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Leadership Microsoft Word Powerpoint Public Speaking Social Media Photoshop English Time Management

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What company does Colin Astbury work for?

Colin Astbury works for British International School Ho Chi Minh City

What is Colin Astbury's role at the current company?

Colin Astbury's current role is STEAM lead and Computer Science Teacher.

What schools did Colin Astbury attend?

Colin Astbury attended Anglia Ruskin University, Woodway Park.

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Colin Astbury has skills like Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Public Speaking, Social Media, Photoshop, English, Time Management.

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