School Discipline Support Officer (East) - Part-Time

Job Scope:

1. Investigative & Case Support

• Assist in conducting preliminary investigations and fact-finding interviews
• Obtain student and witness statements where appropriate and compile evidence and prepare structured incident reports to relevant KPs for directions

2. Detention & Restorative Follow-Up

• Supervise daily detention sessions and after-school CWO
• Maintain attendance and behavioural records during the detention sessions
• Support Student Management Team and Year Heads with student reflection and restitution activities, including facilitating student reflection on choices, consequences and improvement strategies
• Ensure detention and CWO tasks are meaningful and developmental in nature

3. In-House Suspension Support

• Help establish a structured environment for suspended students
• Support learning continuity during suspension
• Guide students through reflective and re-entry support activities

4. Campus Supervision & Prevention

• Serve as visible adult presence in high movement areas during recess times and dismissal time.
• Conduct systematic patrols with Student Management Team members during:
• (In-School - Recess/ lunch breaks/ lesson transitions)
• Out-of-School – Marine Terrace MRT, relevant areas (when necessary)
• Support proactive discipline strategies
• Assist in simple peer reconciliation or mediation contexts (where necessary)

5. Deployment & Reporting

• The DSO will report operationally to the HOD/Student Management
• Deployment schedule will be determined by the school in accordance with the termly school timetable and school events

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and good judgement
• Engage students respectfully and constructively
• Uphold confidentiality and procedural fairness
• Collaborate effectively with teachers and relevant student management/Year Head team personnel

Requirements:

1) Working Experience

• Must have former working experience (preferably more than 5 years) in uniformed service background (Police, Prison Service or equivalent)
• Must have relevant working experience in youth-related case investigation and restorative work such as behavioural support.
• Preferable to have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience working directly with at-risk youth in educational, community, or correctional settings
• Preferable for the personnel to demonstrate a strong passion and disposition for working with at-risk students, along with a positive belief in their potential

2) Core Competencies

• Conflict management and de-escalation
• Calm and proportionate behavioural intervention
• Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Accurate incident observation and documentation

3) Engagement Disposition

• Firm yet respectful approach when working with students
• Ability to build rapport while upholding expectations
• Cultural and school-environment sensitivity
• Collaborative working style with teachers and SM staff

4) Values & Professional Ethics

• Alignment with care-based and restorative discipline
• Belief in student growth and developmental support
• Professional maturity and reliability
• Respect for confidentiality and student dignity
• Empathy and compassion in youth work

Working Hours: 

• Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00am to 5:00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break (7 working hours)
• Fridays: 9:00am to 3:00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break (5 working hours)
• Service not required on designated Home-based learning days, Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays, and designated school holidays (e.g. Youth Day, Teachers’ Day, Term break).
• There will be a minimum of 4 engagement hours per work day.

Contract Period: 29 June 2026 to 23 October 2026 (estimated period)

Location: East Coast

EA License No.: 96C4864

Reg No.: R26159658 BRANN LEONG CHUN HOE