NTUC First Campus

Deputy Head of Curriculum (12 Months)

NTUC First Campus  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Academic Leadership and Decision-Making

  • Lead the academic function across centres, setting standards for curriculum quality and teaching practice and making day-to-day operational decisions that keep programmes running smoothly.
  • Partner the Head of Business and management on academic strategy, programme development and the operating rhythm of the teaching team, and represent the academic function in management discussions.

Curriculum Writing, Vetting & Special Programmes

  • Curriculum Specialisation: Directly write, edit, and enhance curriculum materials for Primary School levels, covering both standard Chinese and Higher Chinese.
  • Vetting & Quality Assurance: Conduct detailed vetting of curriculum updates, supplementary teaching materials, and assessment papers across all service tiers (PG to Sec 4) to ensure alignment with MOE syllabus standards.
  • Holiday Programmes: Drive the end-to-end planning, content development, and execution of the June and December holiday enrichment programmes.

Faculty Management, Scheduling & Daily Operations

  • Staff Deployment & Relief Management: Oversee daily teacher operations across centres, including relief scheduling, roster management, and tracking leave/MC coverages.
  • Classroom Observations & Pedagogical Quality: Perform routine classroom observations across levels, providing actionable feedback and coaching and feedback to teaching staff in centres to maintain high teaching standards.
  • Goal Setting & Performance Reviews: Drive individual teacher goal setting, conduct periodic performance appraisals, and provide direct mentorship to teaching staff.
  • Recruitment & Training Execution: Interview new teaching candidates, recommend and select teaching staff in consultation with management, lead teacher onboarding, and execute hands-on onboarding training sessions.

Safety, Compliance & Community Engagement Support

  • Safety & Environment Monitoring: Assist in establishing and monitoring high-quality, safe, and nurturing learning environments across centres in compliance with centre safety standards.
  • Data Management & SOP Enforcement: Ensure teachers strictly follow SOPs related to data privacy, incident reporting, and administrative workflow compliance.
  • Family Liaison Support: Guide teachers in resolving parent enquiries or communication challenges to maintain healthy, positive family relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Chinese Language, Literature, Education, or relevant fields.
  • Minimum 5-years of experience in leading Chinese curriculum writing and teacher management within Singapore’s education context.
  • Strong working knowledge of MOE syllabus requirements, excellent curriculum drafting/vetting skills, and proven experience in staff scheduling and resource management.
  • High level of accountability, decisive decision-making under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and a track record of mentoring educators.
  • Excellent stakeholder management to build healthy parent/ family relationships as well as leading the teaching community
  • Strong leadership in developing and building the vision for the brand and teacher development
NTUC First Campus

About NTUC First Campus

At NTUC First Campus, we are committed to enabling bright futures for every child and their family. Since 1977, we have been at the forefront of delivering inclusive, high-quality educational and developmental services from infancy to the primary school years.

Our preschools are led by two trusted brands - My First Skool and Little Skool-House.

My First Skool is an Anchor Operator (AOP) funded by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), with over 45 years of leadership in childcare and preschool education. Little Skool-House nurtures adaptive, bilingual children across 20 centres in Singapore.

Beyond preschools, we support children through outdoor enrichment programmes and after-school services, designed for both preschoolers and older children. Additionally, our charity arm, Bright Horizons Fund, help us support even more families through a holistic support framework - the Child Support Model.

Our Network

Over 180 Centres Serving 29,000 children and families in Singapore yearly

Our Preschools and Subsidiaries

My First Skool | Little Skool-House | NTUC First Campus Outdoor School | Changemakers by SEED Campus | Bright Horizons Fund

Our Achievements

Voted as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2024 (6th year running) | HRAsia WeCare: Most Caring Company Award 2024 (4th year running) | 17th Singapore HR Awards - People Centred Award for Excellence in Employee Experience & Well-Being (Silver Award)

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
, SG
Year Founded
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