Head of Department (AWWA School@Napiri & Bedok)

AWWA LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a professional to drive curriculum development and support student character growth. Responsibilities include leading educational goals, implementing school programs, mentoring teachers, and integrating specific learning plans into lesson structures. The candidate will focus on enhancing student experiences and guiding professional development within the educational framework. This role will significantly contribute to the holistic development of students and the professional growth of educators.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of vision and educational goals for curriculum.
• Implement and evaluate school-based curriculum or programs.
• Customize curriculum and assessment methods for student enhancement.
• Integrate IEP/ITP goals into lesson planning and collaborate with families.
• Develop programs for student character development and social skills.
• Facilitate professional development and learning teams in the SPED sector.
• Mentor and provide feedback to Teachers for performance improvement.
• Evaluate Teachers' progress and provide coaching.

Job description

Location: Napiri/Bedok

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