Leadership Development Specialist

E-Bridge Pre-School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for a Leadership Development Specialist to design and deliver impactful training programmes for school leaders. The ideal candidate should possess at least a degree in Education and a minimum of 5 years' experience in educational leadership or adult learning. Role includes talent development, continuous improvement of training initiatives, and collaboration with various educational teams. A strong belief in the power of leadership in education is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in educational leadership or adult learning.
• Proven experience in designing leadership development programmes.
• Experience in early childhood or school education settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver leadership programmes for school leaders.
• Support high-potential talent for leadership roles.
• Measure the impact of leadership training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership design

Coaching skills

Strong facilitation

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Education or related field

WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership Programme Design and Delivery
• Design structured learning pathways and leadership frameworks for school leaders at various stages of development.
• Facilitate training sessions, coaching circles, workshops, and action-learning projects.
• Integrate adult learning principles and contemporary leadership theories into the curriculum.
• Talent Development and Succession Planning
• Identify and support high-potential talent for leadership roles across schools.
• Collaborate with school heads to assess leadership capabilities and development needs.
• Recommend and implement individual development plans and mentoring programmes.
• Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
• Collect feedback and measure the impact of leadership training initiatives.
• Refine content and approaches based on evaluation data and school feedback.
• Stay updated with emerging best practices in educational leadership development.
• Collaboration and Thought Leadership
• Work closely with the curriculum, pedagogy, and quality assurance teams to align leadership development with school priorities.
• Contribute thought leadership on professional growth and school leadership innovation within the organization.
• Coach and consult with school leaders on real-time leadership challenges and dilemmas.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Education, Leadership, Organisational Development, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), or its equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in educational leadership, teacher professional development, or adult learning.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering impactful leadership development programmes.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Experience in early childhood or school education settings is highly desirable.

Key Attributes

• Deep belief in the transformative power of leadership in education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with practical execution skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple schools and contexts.
• Reflective, curious, and committed to continuous learning.