Scope of Services
The SM Support Officer (SMSO) shall assist the Student Development Team in managing student behaviour, supporting daily operations, and maintaining a safe school environment through the following duties:
- Perform area supervision and walkabouts during stipulated hours to proactively manage student behaviour, including walkabouts outside school at void-decks and playgrounds near the school.
- Assemble and supervise students during assigned consequences (e.g., detention, reflection sessions, and community service), ensuring an orderly and meaningful environment.
- Assist Key Personnel in incident management by conducting preliminary conversations and compiling relevant school records including retrieving CCTV footage for investigation purpose.
- Assist Key Personnel in data entry such as compiling late-coming and generating weekly late-coming data for follow-up action by the SDT.
- Assist with the facilitation of school events and student development programmes as required, including supervision of students and attendance-taking during after-school programmes run by vendor/s.
- Maintain firm professional boundaries and employ a supportive, restorative approach in all interactions with students.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the School Leaders or Key Personnel during stipulated working hours.
Qualification ,Skill & Experience
- At least 5 ‘N’ level passes with at least grade B in English or 3 ‘O’ level passes with at least grade C in English.
- Those without the minimum qualification but have at least 5 years working experience as a youth worker or working with children or youths in the social service sector or ex-police officer with SPF, are eligible to apply.
Skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, who can relate well with students, especially students with behavioural issues. Able to maintain firm expectations and boundaries with students.
- Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data entry and generate data for discipline report.
- Knowledge of video-making and being able to produce videos would be an added advantage.
Experience
Preferably with experience in child/youth/student engagement and management or ex-police officer with SPF.