As a Centre Head or Deputy Centre Head, you will be part of a dynamic team that will spearhead the Ministry’s efforts to enhance the quality of Singapore’s pre-school education landscape. Please visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/mkch for more information on the role as well as the application and selection process.

You will lead a team of pre-school educators in providing quality education, holistic development and care for the children. You will oversee the management of the centre, monitor Kindergarten Care (KCare) service by external operator, plan and organise the kindergarten programme, as well as manage the deployment, professional development and well-being of all staff.

Good leadership qualities and management skills Strong communication and language skills Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills Enthusiasm to nurture the next generation A passion for pre-school education, and the ability to engage stakeholders in the holistic development of the children Dedication towards sparking curiosity and the joy of learning Committed to the development and well-being of children Applicants should have the fitness and stamina to deliver lessons, and resilience required to engage children safely and carry out their duties effectively. Applicants for the Centre Head should possess: • At least 3 years of experience managing a preschool. • A Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T); or an equivalent qualification. • A Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Leadership (DECCE-L); or an equivalent qualification. * Applicants for the Centre Head position should be open to travelling to the Central and/or East regions. You may visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/careers/mk-location-infographic-2024.pdf for an overview of the locations of all the MKs. For more information on the addresses of MKs, or to search for MKs that are located within your area, please visit SchoolFinder (https://www.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder?journey=MOE%20Kindergarten) If you would like to be informed when the recruitment for other regions opens, please register your interest with us via the mailing list on this webpage https://www.moe.gov.sg/mkch. Applicants for the Deputy Centre Head should possess: • At least 4 years of supervisory experience. • A Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T); or an equivalent qualification. • A Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Leadership (DECCE-L); or an equivalent qualification, would be advantageous. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: * When filling up the application form, please select ‘MOE Kindergarten’ under the ‘Position applied for‘ field. There could be a delay in the processing of applications submitted under other schemes. * If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance. * As applications are processed in batches, applicants can expect to receive an update before the end of the following month.

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.