As an Uplift Officer in the Schools Division, you will be part of the team to drive the end-to-end coordination of strategies and interventions for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, whose needs are multi-faceted and complex. These efforts aim to help our target students achieve regular attendance and good foundation in learning, be resilient, and have positive social-emotional well-being, so that they are able to progress well and realise their full potential.
Ministry of Education
Uplift Officer
Contract
Closing on 09 Jun 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Drive policy, planning and coordination of support for students with additional needs from disadvantaged backgrounds within MOE and across public agencies, which may include tracking and monitoring system-level outcomes, coordinating evaluation of key efforts, overseeing the alignment of efforts across MOE and other government efforts, etc.
• Enhance schools case management systems’ interface with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and related agencies as part of the Whole-of-Government social service delivery for target students and their families
• Enhance schools’ capacities and capabilities to provide support for target students through resourcing, programming and partnership with the community
• Oversee target students’ developmental outcomes in collaboration with relevant teams in MOE
What we are looking for
• Ability to appreciate both strategic intents and operational considerations
• Strong conceptual, analytical and writing ability
• Competent in basic statistical analysis. Proficiency in statistical tools would be a bonus
• Ability to work well independently with strong personal drive
• Good team player, ability to communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds would be an advantage
• Individuals with or without experience are welcomed to apply
As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.
Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.
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.
About your application process
This job is closing on 09 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 Ministry of Education or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Education
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.
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