At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student discipline and manage cases in a secondary school environment.
- Company: A vibrant secondary school in Ang Mo Kio focused on student development.
- Benefits: Structured working hours, no work during holidays, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on students' lives while fostering a supportive school culture.
- Qualifications: 10 years of relevant experience in a uniformed service or youth-related environment.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Role
A secondary school in Ang Mo Kio is seeking a Discipline Support Officer to support its Student Management Committee in managing discipline-related cases, detention sessions, in-house suspension arrangements and campus supervision.
The role requires a calm, fair and developmental approach to student discipline.
The successful candidate will work closely with school personnel to maintain a structured and supportive environment while helping students reflect on their actions and make positive behavioural changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigation and Case Support
- Assist the Student Management team in documenting and following up on discipline-related cases.
- Gather factual information and support investigation processes as directed by the school.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of incidents in accordance with established school procedures.
- Exercise discretion and procedural fairness when handling student-related matters.
- Detention Management
- Maintain attendance and behavioural records during detention sessions.
- Coordinate reflection and restitution activities with members of the Student Management Committee.
- Guide students in reflecting on their choices, consequences and strategies for improvement.
- Ensure detention activities are meaningful, structured and developmental.
- In-House Suspension Support
- Maintain a structured and supervised environment for students serving in-house suspension.
- Support the continuity of students’ learning during suspension periods.
- Guide students through reflection and reintegration activities before they return to their regular classes.
- Campus Supervision and Preventive Support
- Maintain a consistent adult presence through scheduled patrols during recess, lunch breaks, lesson transitions and other high‑movement periods.
- Support lower secondary recess dismissal routines.
- Patrol the school vicinity and respond appropriately to student misconduct when required.
- Assist with straightforward peer reconciliation or mediation matters where appropriate.
- Deployment and Reporting
- Report operationally to the Student Management Committee.
- Follow the termly deployment schedule based on the school timetable, programmes and events.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, school leaders and student support personnel.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and respect for student dignity at all times.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of relevant working experience in a uniformed service or comparable operational environment.
- Experience with the Singapore Police Force, Singapore Prison Service or a similar uniformed organisation would be advantageous.
- Experience in youth‑related case investigations, behavioural support or restorative practices would be beneficial.
- Strong conflict management and de‑escalation skills.
- Ability to respond to behavioural situations calmly and proportionately.
- Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to observe, document and report incidents accurately.
- Ability to build rapport with students while maintaining clear and consistent behavioural expectations.
Experience in a secondary school or youth‑related environment, familiarity with restorative discipline practices, and an understanding of developmental approaches to student management would be advantageous.
Work Arrangements
School term working hours
- Monday to Thursday: 9.30am to 4.30pm, 7 hours per day
- Friday: 9.30am to 2.00pm, 4.5 hours per day
Service is not required during school holidays, gazetted public holidays and selected non‑school days.
Application
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