The Temasek LEADership Programme (Temasek LEAD) is an inclusive talent development initiative for promising students. You will be part of a team comprising values-driven educators and trainers who are committed to developing and maximizing the students' potential.
Senior Instructor/Temasek LEAD
Temasek Polytechnic
Fixed Terms
Closing on 27 Aug 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
• Curate, implement, and evaluate co-curricular and leadership development programmes, including local and overseas trips, to foster holistic student growth.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as industry partners, government agencies, educational institutions, and community organisations, to enhance leadership development programmes and expand student opportunities. • Manage the PSC Scholarships Exercise, including student nomination and selection, organising coaching sessions and enrichment workshops, and coordinating with the Public Service Commission and stakeholders.
• Administer all aspects of programme operations, including student outreach and recruitment, selection processes, logistics coordination, attendance management, and procurement of external resources or contracts, to ensure effective delivery.
• Review and refine existing co-curricular and leadership development programmes based on feedback and emerging trends to maintain relevance and impact.
• Supervise, mentor, and empower students in planning and executing student-led initiatives to develop their leadership skills and drive campus vibrancy where some of these activities may occur outside of office hours and weekends.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including risk management, in all student development activities.
• Travel with students on overseas trips.
What we are looking for
• Tertiary qualification with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in student leadership development and/or organising leadership programmes for students.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience in coaching or mentoring students.
• Able to plan and execute events or projects, manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ensure accurate administration and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to engage students, staff, and external partners effectively.
• Able to travel overseas and work on weekends and after office hours.
• Keen interest to stay updated with the latest trends in student development, leadership education, and youth engagement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of digital tools for communication, event publicity, and data-analysis, including social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Telegram), graphic design applications (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), and productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office), is preferred.
About Temasek Polytechnic
Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.
TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.
Learner. Creator. Leader
We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.
About your application process
This job is closing on 27 Aug 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Temasek Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.