Chief Curriculum & Training Architect

Vertical Institute Pte Ltd; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 5,935,000 - 8,902,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct reporting to CEO

Singapore onsite role

Job summary

Vertical Institute is Singapore's leading AI and technology training provider, a SWDA Registered Training Provider and IBF-accredited institution. The Head of Curriculum & Training will own the curriculum strategy, lead a team of trainers, and ensure programme quality and industry relevance across the portfolio.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will set standards, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Admissions and Corporate Sales to reflect the value of the curriculum and

Qualifications

• ACLP certification under the Singapore WSQ framework.
• DACE or DDDLP certification.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in adult education, curriculum development, instructional design, training, L&D, or related learning functions, including significant leadership/management.
• Proven experience leading and managing trainers, curriculum developers, facilitators, or learning professionals.
• Strong expertise in curriculum design, instructional architecture, adult learning principles, and programme development.
• Strong working knowledge of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), WSQ frameworks, accreditation requirements, and training quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing programme quality and continuous improvement within Singapore's adult education or training landscape.
• Strong understanding of learning evaluation, assessment design, and outcome-based programme development.
• Comfortable working with LMS platforms, digital learning tools, AI-enabled learning technologies, and technology-enabled learning environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate learner and operational data into practical improvements.
• A clear and credible communicator who can represent the function confidently to senior leadership, accreditation bodies, trainers, and corporate clients.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail, and a high bar for quality.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall curriculum strategy and instructional architecture across Vertical Institute's programme portfolio.
• Lead the design, review, and continuous improvement of curriculum, assessments, learning materials, and programme structures.
• Set clear standards for curriculum quality, instructional design, learner outcomes, and industry relevance.
• Ensure programmes are practical, pedagogically sound, and aligned with the skills professionals and organisations need.
• Lead the development of new programmes and continuously improve existing programmes based on learner feedback, market needs, industry developments, and performance data.
• Partner closely with Admissions and Corporate Sales to ensure programme positioning accurately reflects the curriculum, learning outcomes, and experience delivered.
• Lead and manage a team of trainers, providing clear direction, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Establish standards and frameworks that guide the team's approach to curriculum development and training delivery.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, capability development, performance management, and succession planning for the curriculum and training team.
• Coach and develop team members to consistently raise the quality and effectiveness of programmes.
• Build a high-performance culture centred on ownership, continuous improvement, accountability, and learning quality.
• Review trainer and curriculum team performance through structured quality and performance processes, ensuring gaps are identified and addressed.

Skills

Curriculum strategy

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Programme development

Adult education

Education

ACLP certification

DACE or DDDLP certification

Job description

Vertical Institute is Singapore's leading AI and technology training provider, a SWDA Registered Training Provider and IBF-accredited institution. The Head of Curriculum & Training will own the curriculum strategy, lead a team of trainers, and ensure programme quality and industry relevance across the portfolio.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will set standards, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Admissions and Corporate Sales to reflect the value of the curriculum and