School Technical Support Officer (Bukit Timah)

Business Edge Personnel Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a candidate to support the Art and Music departments in a school in Singapore. The role involves material acquisition, maintenance of rooms, and supervising students. Applicants should have a Full GCE O Level certificate, good communication skills, and prior experience in educational settings. The contract is for 1 year, beginning January 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a makers space or art studio environment.
• Experience with students in a school setting over the last 2 years.
• Familiarity with supporting music lessons.

Responsibilities

• Assist in acquisition of materials for Art and Music Units.
• Manage maintenance of Art and Music rooms.
• Supervise students in the absence of teaching staff.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office and Excel

Team player with initiative

Education

Full GCE O Level certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Scope

Art

• To assist the Art Unit with acquisition of materials (receiving, DO processing of purchases, sorting and keeping purchases) as well as do paperwork for condemnation of obsolete or damaged items, carry out disposal
• To manage maintenance and upkeep of Art rooms and resources in the Art Block (6 Art rooms and Kiln room, Woodwork room, darkroom and other related areas, including art materials and assets. E.g, Drill press, Bend Saw, 3D printers)
• To supervise students at work when no teaching staff is around, invigilate tests and internal exams when called upon for assistance.
• To provide support in managing the attendance of students and communicate with sending schools and parents on results and other administrative matters
• To oversee security of the art rooms by monitoring CCTV data, locking up rooms at 6pm.
• To provide support and logistical assistance for department and students’ participation (Eg SYF Art Festival) and organisation of art exhibitions (Eg in 2026, Art Festival)
• To assist in photo-documentation of students at work for purposes of T & L review
• To oversee any repairs or renovation works being carried out (Eg Renovation of art gallery)

Music

• To assist the Music Unit with acquisition of materials and resources/instruments, repair of instruments as well as all related administration matters related to procurement of goods or services (receiving, DO processing of purchases, sorting and keeping purchases)
• To assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the 5 music-learning rooms, including management of the library, cataloguing and stock taking
• To supervise students at work on occasions when teaching staff is not around.
• To oversee security of the music rooms by monitoring CCTV data, locking up rooms during term time.
• To assist in setting up for lessons in terms of instruments / computer / electronic set up
• To assist in setting up of video cameras for practical examinations

Requirements

• Possess at least a Full GCE O Level certificate or its equivalent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team player with a high level of initiative and independence.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel
• Candidate with prior working experience in schools (at least in the last 2 consecutive years), directly with students.
• Have some prior experience in a makers space or art studio environment
• Have some prior experience in supporting music lessons and maintain music rooms
• Have prior experience working on several projects or several teams concurrently.

Working Hours

Mondays to Thursdays: 9am to 6pm, Fridays: 9am to 5:30pm (inclusive of 30 min lunch break)

Contract Period

1 Year (16 Jan 26 to 15 Jan 27)

Location

Hillcrest Road