The posting
Looking for a compassionate and confident Discipline Support Officer (DSO) to support student behaviour management and promote a safe, positive school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with student investigations, fact-finding, and incident reporting.
- Supervise detention, recess, lunch, and in-house suspension programmes.
- Support student reflection, restorative practices, and behavioural development.
- Conduct campus patrols and help prevent misconduct.
- Work closely with the Student Management Committee, teachers, and parents.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Early Childhood, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, or equivalent.
- Retired officers from MHA or retired school staff with student discipline experience are welcome to apply.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Calm, professional, and able to manage challenging situations.
- Passionate about supporting children and youths with behavioural or social-emotional needs.
- Comfortable conducting investigations and maintaining confidential records.
Duration/Working hours:
4 months contract (Option to extend another 10 months + 10mths) (Aug 2026 to Nov 2026)
Deployment: minimum 3 days per week (up to 4 days per week) The working days each week are flexible based on mutual agreement with Authority Flexibility may be required for home visits, investigation and meetings Working hours: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm inclusive of 30 min lunch break Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazette public holidays during the MOE School Holiday periods as follows: 27-28 July 2026 (Prelim Oral) 07 & 10 Aug 2026 (National Day) 12 & 13 Aug 2026 (PSLE Oral Exam) 2-3 03 & 04 Sep 2026 (Teachers' Day) 07 – 11 Sep 2026 (School Holidays between Term 3 & 4) 15 Sep 2026 (PSLE Listening Comprehension) 01 & 02 Oct 2026 (Children's Day) 12-14 Oct 2026 ( PSLE Marking Day) 11 Nov 2026 (Admin Day) 19 Nov 2026 (Prize Giving Day) 20 Nov 2026 ( P1 Orientation) 21 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 (Year End School Holidays)
** We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.



