Singapore Polytechnic

Education Advisor, Dept of Educational Development

Contract

Closing on 08 May 2026

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025

The Department of Educational Development (EDU) in Singapore Polytechnic provides expertise for the professional development of academic staff and assist SP in developing strategies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

The appointee will work closely with the department management team as well as teaching and learning specialists to develop teaching and learning initiatives, raise the capability of SP staff in the area of educational research and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive the implementation of educational initiatives. The appointee will also work with colleagues to evaluate educational initiatives and measure educational outcomes.

What you will be working on

Be part of the pedagogy team that provides pedagogical expertise and support to Schools and Departments in SP. e.g. design, develop and deliver relevant training programmes for stakeholders focusing on Education Research
Analyse student surveys and assessment results using statistical software or programming languages to generate actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
Drive the implementation of educational initiatives (e.g. work with stakeholders to implement initiatives)
Lead in Educational Research and evaluation of educational initiatives and programmes
Engage in pedagogy innovation by co-creating frameworks and models for teaching and learning

What we are looking for

At least 4 years’ relevant work experience in the field of education research and staff development
Experience in education research with a strong focus on quantitative methods and statistical modeling
Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Python, R, Power BI, and MS Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable recommendations
Self-driven and independent team-player who is detail-oriented and highly organised
Keen learner who displays a positive work attitude
Possess strong negotiation, training and project management skills
Possess ability to multi-task
Versatile, meticulous and energetic individual
Display excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

About your application process

This job is closing on 08 May 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 Singapore Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

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