ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.
NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Executive with the Office of Teacher Education and Undergraduate Programmes (TEUP), specialising in Teacher Leadership & Diploma. The successful candidate will support the planning, administration, and management of initial teacher preparation programmes, as well as in-service programmes and courses conducted by the Office.
Key Responsibilities:
The Executive will assist the Manager, Teacher Leadership & Diploma, in the efficient planning and management of various teacher preparation and professional development programmes. This role ensures smooth programme administration for the Diploma Programmes, Teacher Leaders Programmes, and Pre-DISE. The successful candidate will also be involved in supporting the administrative processes related to Singapore Teaching Practices and Pedagogical Practices. Additional duties include supporting the planning and execution of key events, such as the Teacher Leaders Programmes Orientation and the Dr. Ruth Wong Professorship in Teacher Education.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responding to email inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assisting with timetabling and course allocation.
• Coordinating the Teacher Leaders Programme Orientation.
• Liaising with external organizations for event-related quotations.
• Collating and analyzing programme feedback.
• Assisting the Assistant Dean, Diploma, with Diploma and Pre-DISE programme-related matters.
• Supporting the Assistant Dean, Teacher Leadership and Professional Inquiry with Teacher Leaders Programmes, Singapore Teaching Practices and Pedagogical Practice matters.
• Managing and updating students’ academic plans.
• Maintaining an organized filing system for programme documents.
• Updating programme structures in the institution’s IT system.
• Revising and updating programme handbooks as required.
• Preparing academic plans for out-of-sync students.
• Coordinating with various NIE departments and scheduling meetings.
• Recording meeting minutes and taking notes during student feedback sessions.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the Teacher Leadership and Diploma unit.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant work experience in student support or programme administration is preferred, ideally in a tertiary educational environment.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, resourceful, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively, under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with digital tools and systems is preferred.
• Previous experience in operations or management within an educational institution would be an advantage.

• Responding to email inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assisting with timetabling and course allocation.
• Coordinating the Teacher Leaders Programme Orientation.
• Liaising with external organizations for event-related quotations.
• Collating and analyzing programme feedback.
• Assisting the Assistant Dean, Diploma, with Diploma and Pre-DISE programme-related matters.
• Supporting the Assistant Dean, Teacher Leadership and Professional Inquiry with Teacher Leaders Programmes, Singapore Teaching Practices and Pedagogical Practice matters.
• Managing and updating students’ academic plans.
• Maintaining an organized filing system for programme documents.
• Updating programme structures in the institution’s IT system.
• Revising and updating programme handbooks as required.
• Preparing academic plans for out-of-sync students.
• Coordinating with various NIE departments and scheduling meetings.
• Recording meeting minutes and taking notes during student feedback sessions.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the Teacher Leadership and Diploma unit