Deputy Head of Curriculum, Chinese Enrichment (12 Months)

About the role

This is a 12-month fixed-term position as Deputy Head of Curriculum, Chinese Enrichment, based in Singapore. You will lead the academic function across centres, set standards for curriculum quality and teaching practice, make day-to-day operational decisions, and partner with the Head of Business and management on academic strategy and programme development.

Key responsibilities

• Write, edit and enhance primary-level Chinese curriculum materials (standard Chinese and Higher Chinese)
• Vet curriculum updates, supplementary teaching materials and assessment papers across all service tiers (Primary to Secondary 4) against MOE syllabus standards
• Plan, develop and run the June and December holiday enrichment programmes
• Oversee daily teacher operations, including relief scheduling, rosters and leave/MC coverage
• Carry out classroom observations, give feedback and coach teachers, and drive goal setting and performance appraisals
• Interview teaching candidates, recommend staff, lead onboarding and run onboarding training
• Help establish safe learning environments, ensure teachers follow data privacy and incident reporting SOPs, and support teachers in handling parent enquiries

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chinese Language, Literature, Education or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience leading Chinese curriculum writing and teacher management in Singapore
• Strong stakeholder management and a track record of mentoring educators

Required skills

• Working knowledge of MOE syllabus requirements
• Excellent curriculum drafting and vetting skills
• Experience in staff scheduling and resource management
• Decisive decision-making under pressure and strong interpersonal skills