Job Objective
The Discipline Support Officer will deploy a firm yet respectful approach to complement and support the school's Student Management (SM) team. The primary goals are to strengthen daily campus discipline, enhance the timeliness of disciplinary follow-ups, and promote a care-based, restorative culture that strengthens Teacher-Student Relationships (TSR).
Key Responsibilities
- Campus Supervision & Discipline Prevention
- Serve as a visible adult presence in high-movement areas and conduct systematic patrols during recess, lunch breaks, and lesson transitions.
- Maintain a supervisory presence in the canteen and Indoor Sports Hall during daily recess periods.
- Support proactive discipline strategies and assist in simple peer reconciliation or mediation where appropriate.
- Latecoming Monitoring & Data Management
- Manage latecomer data and the school's Detention list.
- Collect mobile phones and record latecomers arriving after 8:00 AM (Tuesdays to Fridays) or 9:00 AM (Mondays).
- Collate and manage all discipline-related documentation, including latecoming records and student statements.
- Investigative & Case Support
- Assist the school team in conducting preliminary investigations and fact-finding interviews.
- Obtain formal student and witness statements when required.
- Compile evidence and prepare structured incident reports for submission to Key Personnel.
- Detention & In-House Suspension Support
- Supervise structured detention sessions, ensuring attendance and behavior records are maintained.
- Establish a structured environment for suspended students to ensure learning continuity during their suspension.
- Coordinate and guide students through structured reflection and restorative activities to ensure detention tasks are meaningful and developmental.
Requirements & Qualifications
Working Experience
- Preferred Background: Ideally possesses a uniformed service background (e.g., Singapore Police Force, Singapore Prison Service, or equivalent).
- Years of Experience: Preferably more than 10 years of experience.
- Specialized Experience: Prior involvement in youth-related case investigations, behavioral support, and restorative work is highly advantageous.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Behavioral Intervention: Exceptional skills in conflict management, de-escalation, and calm, proportionate behavioral intervention.
- Administrative Skills: Accurate incident observation, documentation, and record management. Proficient in basic data entry (organizing and updating Excel spreadsheets).
- Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students while upholding school expectations.
Disposition & Professional Ethics
- Restorative Approach: Fully aligned with a care-based, restorative approach to discipline and a genuine belief in student growth.
- Professional Character: Demonstrates empathy, compassion, professional maturity, reliability, and deep respect for student dignity.
- Upholding Standards: Strict commitment to confidentiality, discretion, procedural fairness, and professional conduct in all interactions.
Working Hours & Schedule
- Days: Mondays to Fridays.
- Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Inclusive of a 1-hour unpaid lunch break; 8 working hours per day).
- Exceptions: Service is generally not required on Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted public/school holidays.
- Note: The school may adjust the work schedule to support special events, with notifications given at least two weeks in advance.
