Job Description

What the role is:As an Executive/ Senior Executive, Pupil Placement Services in the Student Placement and Services Division, you will be working with various divisions in the Ministry\'s Headquarters, schools as well as government agencies in the conduct of school placement exercises to admit students to our schools. You will also assist in the tracking of exercise outcomes, operational planning and development of IT systems to support our schools in student placement mattersWhat you will be working on:

• Assist in the conduct of student placement exercises and facilitate student postings, admissions and transfers (e.g. Primary 1 Registration, Secondary 1 Posting, Placement for Returning Singaporeans, Admission for International Students, Joint Admissions, Direct School Admission, School Transfers for Primary Schools) \xe2\x80\xa2 Conduct data verification, basic data analysis and system user acceptance tests \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage and handle enquiries on pupil placement matters, including those from schools and members of public

What we are looking for:

• A service-oriented individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\xa2 A good team player who is resourceful and able to multi-task and work under pressure \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data processing \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior training in IT-related disciplines and/ or work experience in IT system enhancement, acceptance testing, and implementation would be an advantage. In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. 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 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.

Ministry of Education