Lecturer, SPOT - School of Life Skills & Communication

[What the role is]

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026.

If you are energised by leading one of SP’s flagship annual student leadership events involving ASEAN delegates, thrive in a fast-paced environment and believe in developing young people into future leaders, we would love to hear from you.
The role of an academic in the SP Outstanding Talent (SPOT) team is dynamic and deeply rewarding. We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing young leaders and thrives on leading student programmes and events that create transformative learning experiences. The successful candidate will enjoy balancing teaching with the planning and execution of programmes for students.
From organising workshops, to dialogue sessions to one of SP’s flagship events involving students, educators and ASEAN partners, this role requires someone who can confidently oversee concurrent projects during the academic term while maintaining attention to detail.

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]

• Take ownership of the planning and successful delivery of one of SP’s flagship student leadership events involving ASEAN delegates, working closely with students, educators and external partners.
• Contribute to SPOT leadership and talent development programmes.
• Mentor and coach high-potential students.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver seamless student experiences.
• Deliver engaging lessons.
• Chaperone students at overseas events.

[What we are looking for]

• Passionate about developing young leaders.
• Experience planning and delivering complex student leadership programmes, or large-scale events involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management and ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Highly organised and meticulous.
• Calm under pressure and effective problem-solving skills.
• Clear, confident and empathetic communicator.
• Adaptable, resilient and collaborative.
• Passionate about teaching and mentoring.
• Knowledge of ACI (advantage).
• Digital tools and social media 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.