SOTA: School of the Arts Singapore

To work with and support the Head/Student Development to develop, manage and review Student Development (SD) program that focuses on character, citizenship and leadership development, and social-emotional well- being of students; helping them fulfill the vision of being a H.I.P Leader with Passion.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative

  • Supervise and mentor the full-time School Counsellor (FTSC) and Educational and Career Counsellor; 
  • Supervise and mentor members of the Year Mentor team with Head/Student Development;
  • Support the Head/Student Development in the areas related student development matters;
  • Plan the SD budget with Head/Student Development, particularly in the area of Student development and well-being programmes;
  • Engage and work with internal and external constituents and stakeholders in supporting SD programmes and platforms of the school;
  • Assist the Head/Student Development to conduct regular review and recommend professional development/training for teaching staff in the area of SD;
  • Manage and co-ordinate the development and maintenance of SD-related data and resources;
  • Conduct regular review and refinement of existing programmes and platforms for SD.

Academic

  • Design, develop and deliver lessons in his/her trained subject area.
  • Continue professional growth through attendance of workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advance coursework at institutions of higher learning.
  • Conduct research and keep abreast with the latest development in theories and practices of the relevant subject areas. 
Affective
  • Lead the student management team in the management of the socio-emotional well-being as well as the discipline of students;
  • Lead the student management team in engaging and partnering teachers and parents to support the development of students;
  • Provide case conferencing and counselling support to Year Mentors, FTSC, ECG and SEN counsellor;
  • Support the Head/Student Development in leading student development team and teaching faculties in providing social-emotional support for all SOTA students.
  • All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school.
 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Have a good honours degree or professional qualification in the trained subject area
  • Have a strong commitment and passion for education and the art 
  • Have a broad and thorough knowledge of the teaching subject(s)
  • Have at least 5 years of teaching experience at pre-tertiary levels with either Secondary or Junior College (or equivalent) teaching experience
  • A strong team player who is self-motivated, responsible, resourceful and innovative person with a positive learning attitude
  • Have the ability and/or experience to work well in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Exposure to/or knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme is an advantage

Interested applicants please email updated curriculum vitae to [email protected]. Please indicate the position title you are applying for in the subject field of the email.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.