Singapore Polytechnic

Lecturer, SPOT - School of Life Skills & Communication

Fixed Terms

Closing on 02 Jun 2026

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025.

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

The successful candidate will play a key role in SP’s leadership and talent development initiatives, with a focus on developing high potential students and fostering a global mindset. The role involves curriculum development, programme delivery, and the planning and execution of institutional and regional events aligned with school and institutional strategies. Experience in student development, events planning, and project management will be advantageous.

The appointee must be competent to teach skills under the Common Core Curriculum:
(https://tinyurl.com/2xemswtw), including:
• Critical Thinking
• Data Storytelling
• Digital Communication and Collaboration
• Effective Interpersonal Communication
• Emotional and Cultural Intelligence
• Personal Branding
• Persuasive Communication (written and oral)
• Sustainable Innovation Project

What you will be working on

• Deliver lessons, develop teaching and assessment materials, and facilitate learning for Pre‑Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education & Training (CET) students (youths and adult learners)
• Develop, review, and maintain teaching curriculum to ensure relevance to industry and societal needs
• Conceptualise, plan, and deliver institutional and regional events, leadership programmes, and student initiatives
• Contribute as a member of the SP Outstanding Talent (SPOT) team in the design and delivery of leadership and talent development programmes
• Support high‑potential student development through leadership training, mentoring, coaching, and programme facilitation
• Support SP’s student internationalisation and global exposure initiatives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support school and institutional partnerships with industry and the community

What we are looking for

• Strong passion for education, student development, and mentoring youths and adult learners
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in student leadership development, talent programmes, or enrichment initiatives
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and managing institutional events, student programmes, or conferences
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of ACI issues would be an added advantage
• Proficiency in leveraging digital tools and social media for teaching and student engagement is desirable

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 02 Jun 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.

Learn more about Singapore Polytechnic