2,373 Temporary Head jobs in Singapore

• Opportunities for professional development
• Reputable organization with competitive remuneration package
• Special needs environment

As a Head of Department (HOD -Special Education), you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead the design, implementation, and review of curriculum, pedagogical practices, and assessment strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
• Ensure instructional programs are inclusive, differentiated, and responsive to varying learner profiles.
• Collaborate with allied professionals (e.g., therapists, psychologists) and families to monitor student progress and tailor support strategies.
• Oversee the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure their effective implementation.
• Design and lead programs that promote students' character development, resilience, and social-emotional well-being.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Foster professional learning communities and support teacher growth through coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluation.
• Lead inter-departmental or cross-functional teams in the execution of school-wide initiatives and strategic projects related to special needs education.
• Oversee communication strategies and develop materials to support engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction of staff within the department.
• Participate in broader school and organisation-wide programs and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or other relevant qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years in a Senior Teacher role.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities is an added advantage.

To apply, simply click on the "apply" button in the job advertisement or alternatively, you can send in your resume via email

Email Address:.COM.SG

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ALLIED SEARCH PTE. LTD.

EA LICENSE : C9777

Join Us at NorthLight School

At NorthLight School, we are dedicated to preparing youth for life and living—empowering every student to SHINE, regardless of their starting point. We invite passionate, mission-driven professionals to join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students, both in and beyond the classroom. If you are committed to transforming lives through education, we welcome you to be part of our NLS team.

Job Summary

As Head of Department (Community Care Support), you will lead a team committed to preparing students for meaningful careers in the healthcare and social service sectors. You will oversee curriculum planning, resource management, and instructional design, ensuring alignment with industry standards and NorthLight School's mission to nurture and empower youth through values-driven vocational education.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the department's strategic planning, curriculum development, and resource deployment
• Mentor and guide teachers to enhance instructional quality and professional growth
• Design effective, industry-relevant instructional materials that support experiential and values-based learning
• Create a safe, inclusive, and career-oriented learning environment aligned with NorthLight's mission
• Build strong partnerships with parents, community organizations, and industry stakeholders to enrich student learning and employability

Personal Competencies, Experience, and Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Community Care, Healthcare, Nursing, or a related field
• WSQ ACTA and/or ACTEP certification and teaching experience are advantageous
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in managing a team within vocational education; experience in ITE curriculum will be an added advantage.
• Registered Nurse with leadership experience will be an added advantage
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire, guide, and influence others toward shared goals
• Proven capability in mentoring and coaching direct reports in building instructional confidence and classroom effectiveness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration across departments and with external partners
• High level of initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic educational environment
• Committed to student development and passionate about vocational education and community care
• Organised and forward-thinking, with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day operations effectively

Why Join Us?

• A unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students.
• 5-day work week.
• Enjoy school holiday leave and a comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• Access to continuous professional development and learning opportunities.

If you believe in empowering youth through vocation education and community care, and who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

• Opportunities for professional development
• Reputable organization with competitive remuneration package
• Special needs environment

As a Head of Department (Special Education), you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead the design, implementation, and review of curriculum, pedagogical practices, and assessment strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
• Ensure instructional programs are inclusive, differentiated, and responsive to varying learner profiles.
• Collaborate with allied professionals (e.g., therapists, psychologists) and families to monitor student progress and tailor support strategies.
• Oversee the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure their effective implementation.
• Design and lead programs that promote students' character development, resilience, and social-emotional well-being.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Foster professional learning communities and support teacher growth through coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluation.
• Lead inter-departmental or cross-functional teams in the execution of school-wide initiatives and strategic projects related to special needs education.
• Oversee communication strategies and develop materials to support engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction of staff within the department.
• Participate in broader school and organisation-wide programs and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or other relevant qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years in a Senior Teacher role.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities is an added advantage.

To apply, simply click on the "apply" button in the job advertisement or alternatively, you can send in your resume via email

Email Address:.COM.SG

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ALLIED SEARCH PTE. LTD.

EA LICENSE : C9777

Job Description

My client is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join their team as Head of Department (Special Education). This role is instrumental in shaping curriculum, fostering teacher growth, and ensuring holistic development of students through strong collaboration with families, allied professionals, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

• Develop the vision, educational goals, and curriculum priorities for assigned domain/level/track.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate school-based curriculum/programmes.
• Customise curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments to enhance student learning.
• Lead frameworks for monitoring instructional practices and student progress.

Holistic Student Development

• Integrate IEP/ITP goals into lesson planning.
• Partner with families and allied professionals to support outcomes.
• Develop programmes for character building and socio-emotional skills.

Professional Development

• Design professional development roadmaps and in-house programmes.
• Facilitate learning communities in the SPED sector.
• Model continuous learning and growth.

Mentorship & People Development

• Mentor and coach Teachers for reflective practice and performance improvement.
• Evaluate performance and support skill development.

Projects, Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead cross-functional programmes and initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships with families, community, and mainstream partners.
• Develop effective communication materials for stakeholders.

Organisational Leadership

• Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and innovation.
• Formulate and evaluate work plans aligned to school vision.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Other Expectations

• Support induction programmes for new staff.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of Teachers and Assistants.
• Contribute to organisation-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Special Education).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, with 2+ years in a Senior Teacher role.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exemplary role model aligned with values of integrity, service, and collaboration.

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EA Licence No: 24C2293

Primary Objective of Position

Work to achieve AWWA school vision of empowering students to thrive in the community.

Job Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instructional Excellence

• Lead in the development of the vision, educational goals and priorities to guide curriculum for assigned domain/level/track
• Lead the planning implementation and evaluation of school-based curriculum or programmes for the assigned domain/level/track
• Customise curriculum, pedagogy and assessment methods to enhance students' learning experiences for assigned domain/level/track
• Lead the implementation of a framework for monitoring and evaluating instructional programmes, classroom practices and student progress for assigned domain/level/track

Holistic Student Development

• Lead the integration of IEP/ITP goals into lesson planning; collaborate with families and Allied Professionals to achieve desired outcomes for all students for the assigned domain/level/track
• Develop and implement programmes to support student character development and social emotional skills for the assigned domain/level/track

Professional Development

• Develop professional development roadmaps and in-house programmes for assigned domain/level/track
• Facilitate school professional learning teams and network learning communities in the SPED sector
• Proactively seek learning opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional and holistic development

Mentorship and People Development

• Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to Teachers to encourage performance improvement, reflective practice and facilitate skill development
• Evaluate direct reports' (Teachers) progress and performance, and provide coaching/mentoring

Projects, Pogrammes and Initiatives

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and implement school or organisation-wide programmes/initiatives/events

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and develop partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. families/caregivers, community or mainstream partners, allied professionals) to achieve desired outcomes
• Lead the development of communication materials for families/caregivers, community or commercial partners, etc. for relevant programmes/initiatives

Organisational Management and Development

• Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration and innovation in assigned domain/level/track
• Lead the formulation, implementation and evaluation of work plans and initiatives related to assigned domain/level/track to ensure alignment with the school's vision and priorities
• Plan and manage allocated budget and resources for the assigned domain/level/track

Other Expectations

• Support the development and implementation of induction programmes for new staff
• Support the selection and assessment of Senior/Teacher Assistants and Teachers
• Participate in organisation-wide programmes and initiatives
• Undertake any other relevant duties as and when assigned by the Principal, AWWA CEO or School Management Committee

Job Specifications

Minimum Education / Qualifications

• Diploma in Special Education by NIE (For trained teacher)

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years in a Senior Teacher position

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Be an exemplary and holistic social leader who is insightful and courageous
• Lead the organisation and its members through effective management and leadership practices aligned with MISSION Framework and Serving Leadership Principles

Note:

• The above responsibilities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed.

• Professional Growth & Influence
• Strategic Leadership & Impact
• Holistic & Collaborative Environment

As a Head of Department - Special Education, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments for the assigned domain/level/track.
• Customize instructional programmes and monitor student progress, collaborating with families and allied professionals to support holistic student development.
• Develop and implement programmes for student character and social-emotional growth.
• Design and facilitate professional development and learning communities; pursue own professional growth.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, feedback, and performance evaluation to teachers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute school-wide initiatives and projects.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with families, community, and other stakeholders; oversee communication materials.
• Manage organisational culture, work plans, budgets, and resources aligned with school vision and priorities.
• Support staff induction, recruitment, participation in organisation-wide programmes, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or other relevant qualifications

To apply, simply click on the "apply" button in the job advertisement or alternatively, you can send in your resume via email: .COM.SG

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ALLIED SEARCH PTE. LTD.

EA LICENSE : 19C9777

Job Responsibilities

You will report to Principal, and your duties include:

1. Head of Department

The Head, Maths drives the design, planning and implementation of departmental work plans, processes and targets to achieve the school's strategic outcomes in alignment with the school's values. The Head ensures the educational and operational success of the department. The Head also optimizes the use of human, physical, time and financial resources for the department to attain the best possible outcome for the school collectively as a whole.

Organisational Excellence

• Aligns department plans and goals to the school's strategic plans

• Develops, drives and monitors work plans based on practical and realistic assessment of resources, timeframes etc.

• Ensures systematic organization and management of information in the department for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Assist in the assessment, evaluation, identification of benchmarks and best practices of the schools' systems, processes and procedures via the Organizational Excellence Framework, EduTrust GD4 for:

o Strategic Planning

o Academic Processes and Student Assessment

o Achievement of Student and Graduate Outcomes

o Measurement of Student and Graduate Outcomes

Curriculum Leadership

• Leads the design of curriculum and programmes aligned to the goals and objectives of the school, based on the students' learning styles and developmental needs. This is to be reviewed for the whole Maths department of the school to ensure relevance, progression, breadth, depth, coherence etc.

• Responsible for setting and vetting examination papers to ensure full compliance with curriculum and assessment requirements.

• Keeping in close touch for changes in curriculum, syllabus, format of examinations of the various subjects offered by the Maths Departments of the School.

People Development and Partnerships

• Leads the department in developing strategies to establish and sustain purposeful partnerships internally and externally, establishing a department culture of Professional Collaboration.

• Mentors and develops each team member through recognition of strengths, skill requirements and facilitates learning opportunities to enhance performance. Coaches team members to help develop their skills and personal effectiveness and leverages on their strengths to create synergies.

• Acts as a role model to raise the professional capability of colleagues and build professional capacity in the areas of subject content, pedagogy and assessment.

2. General duties of a Teacher

• Prepare Scheme of Work for Maths according to the syllabus.

• Teaching the class.

• Keeping up to date attendance records.

• Setting examination papers.

• Invigilation of tests and examinations.

• Marking assignments and examination scripts.

• Communicating to students and fellow staff.

• Provide academic counselling to students.

• Disciplining and counselling students.

• Guide and support peers and / or junior teachers.

• Include CARE Teacher duties if assigned.

• Attend meet the parents' session, on average 3 times a year.

• Other duties as assigned.

3. Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

• Minimum a degree and professional teaching qualification are essential

• At least 5 years in a middle management position in a school environment

• Excellent leadership and people skills.

• A dynamic and highly driven individual with strong communication and analytical skills.

• Ability to utilise strategic systems thinking

• Understanding of the principles of complex organisational culture and behaviors, including team dynamics and operational leadership

As the Head of Internal Control and Legal Compliance Department of Bank of China Limited Singapore Branch ("the Branch"), the incumbent will be performing the roles as the Branch's designated Compliance Officer under the authorisation of the Bank's Management. The key responsibility of the incumbent will be to encourage an effective compliance culture and spearhead compliance strategies which meet the local law, regulatory and Head Office's requirements, including but not limited to development and maintenance of the Branch's policies, SOPs, systems and guidelines relating to internal control, AML, compliance, legal and operational risk. The incumbent is expected to provide advice and assistance in resolving compliance and regulatory issues, oversee the Branch's risk assessment and be the spokesperson in communication with the regulatory bodies and counterparts from Head Office on legal & compliance related matters.

Job Description

• Lead the Branch's overall internal control, legal and compliance management, including formulation and supervision in implementing the relevant policies, frameworks, standard operating procedures ("SOPs") and work plans at the Branch's level.

• Management of legal affairs of the Branch with the aim to mitigate legal risks and implications, including provision of legal counsel on litigation cases and contract management.

• In charge of the overall development, implementation, and maintenance of AML & sanctions program within the Bank, including designing/maintaining an AML risk assessment framework and leading the investigation duties relating to Suspicious Transaction Reporting ("STR").

• The point of contact to the local regulatory bodies (e.g., MAS) and counterparts from Head Office; keep abreast of the regulatory requirements & changes for timely operationalisation of the regulatory requirements at the Branch's level.

• Oversight of the Branch's operational risk, business continuity management and outsourcing risk management.

Lead the Delegation of Authority Management of the Branch, including maintenance and regular review of the policies and framework, with the aim to increase the accountability of staff and ensure that delegated authority is exercised by the most appropriate and best-informed individuals within the organisation.

Job Requirements

• Ideally, the incumbent is a Bachelor's Degree holder, with minimum 10 years of diversified compliance experience in the banking sector, preferably being in a managerial position in charge of a relatively big team/department in the recent years.

• An excellent communicator who possesses in-depth working knowledge in the compliance (including AML) space and exceptional leadership qualities.

The Head will drive the design, planning, and implementation of departmental work plans, processes and targets to achieve the school's strategic outcomes in alignment with the school's values. The Head ensures educational and operational success of the department. The Head also optimizes the use of physical, time and financial resources for the department to attain the best possible outcome for the school collectively as a whole.

Organizational Excellence

Aligns department plans and goals to the school's strategic plans.

Develops, drives and monitors work plans based on practical and realistic assessment of resources, timeframes, etc.

Ensures systematic organization and management of information in the department for efficiency and effectiveness.

Assist in the assessment, evaluation, identification of benchmarks and best practices of the school's systems, processes and procedures via the organizational framework, Edu Trust GD4 for:

· Strategic Planning

· Academic Processes and Student Assessment

· Achievement of Student and Graduate outcomes

· Measurement of Student and Graduate Outcomes

Curriculum Leadership

Leads the design of curriculum and programs aligned to the goals and objectives of the school, based on the students' learning styles and development needs. This is to be reviewed for the whole department of the school to ensure relevance, progression, breadth, depth, coherence etc.

Responsible for setting and vetting examination papers to ensure full compliance with curriculum and assessment requirements.

Keeping in close touch for changes in curriculum, syllabus, format of examinations of the various subjects offered by the department of the school.

People Development and Partnerships

Leads the department in developing strategies to establish and sustain purposeful partnerships internally and externally, establishing a department culture of Professional Collaboration.

Mentors and develops each team member through recognition of strengths, skills requirements and facilitates learning opportunities to enhance performance. Coaches team members to help develop their skills and personal effectiveness and leverages on their strengths to create synergies.

Acts as a role model to raise the professional capability of colleagues and build professional capacity in the areas of subject content, pedagogy and assessment.