Associate Lecturer (Centre for Cognitive Coaching)
Republic Polytechnic
School of Sports and Health - Associate Lecturer (Centre for Cognitive Coaching)
Contract
Closing on 29 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
The Centre for Cognitive Coaching is focused on building a professional ecosystem of cognitive coaches who are skilled at the art and science of Mediated Learning Experience (MLE), who will partner with RP to establish cognitive resilience and holistic wellness in the community. Successful candidates will deliver cognitive training and interventions to improve how individuals think and learn, as well as enhance their self-agency to become motivated, reflective, and active learners for life.
What we are looking for
• Deliver cognitive training and interventions for Continuing Education and Training (CET), and ad-hoc cognitive enrichment programmes
• Coach and mentor other cognitive coaches to build the cognitive coaching ecosystem.
• Contribute to the Community of Practice through sharing good practices and reflections.
Requirements
• Fulfil requirements to obtain the National Cognitive Coach Registry (NCCR) membership and maintain registration for at least one area of cognitive coaching specialisation including Feuerstein Thinking Memory (FTM) Coach L1, Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) Standard Level 1, and Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Basic Level 1. Having multiple areas of specialisation and higher levels will be an advantage. Information for these certifications are available at www.for.edu.sg/ftmc1, www.for.edu.sg/fie1, www.for.edu.sg/fieb1.
• Qualifications in coaching programmes certified by professional coaching bodies. A degree in any discipline will be an advantage.
• 1-2 years of experience in implementing MLE, coaching, occupational therapy, teaching and leadership development. Experience in social work, community care and working across age groups will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with local community care organisations (e.g. Agency for Integrated Care, Active Ageing Centres, government initiatives (e.g., Healthier SG, Community Networks for Seniors), and the national education system, are preferred.
• Passionate about being an advocate for MLE, FIE, neuroplasticity, and building the ecosystem for cognitive coaching in Singapore.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality teaching and project outcomes.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisation skills, with attention to detail.
About your application process
This job is closing on 29 Apr 2026.
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 Republic Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.
About Republic Polytechnic
The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for Arts, Media and Design. To support Singapore’s national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.
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