2110 Gear-Up Support Officer / Marsiling MRT

Name of Authority: Woodlands Ring Secondary School

Contract Period: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027.

Option period: 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2028.

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

* Mondays to Fridays: 9:00am to 6:00pm, inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break.

* Exact working hours will be confirmed by the school upon contract award.

* Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

Requirements:

* At least four years of relevant work experience in a secondary school, preferably in student management, discipline or pastoral care.

* Proficiency in spoken and written English to communicate with students, staff and parents; good note-taking and documentation skills.

* Ability to engage students, monitor their well-being and follow up on interventions and activities.

* Empathy and strong interpersonal skills when working with youths.

* A firm, composed and professional approach to student behaviour, with sound judgement and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Job Scopes:

The Services required are set out as follows:

1. Monitor attendance and latecoming among Gear-Up students.

2. Patrol the school compound and surrounding neighbourhood to support student safety; identify at-risk students and promptly flag concerns to school staff.

3. Support and oversee programmes for at-risk students, and accompany staff on home visits to engage students and families.

4. Assist with smoking and vaping cessation efforts.

5. Support daily discipline duties and address student conduct constructively and supportively.

6. Maintain records of student interactions and incidents, and provide administrative support for Gear-Up activities.

7. Perform other duties assigned by the school.