DISCIPLINE SUPPORT OFFICER (DSO) - Bartley

Location: Bartley, Singapore
Contract Period: 20 August 2026 to 29 October 2027
Hourly Rate: S$47-S$50 per hour, subject to the candidate's experience and suitability

ABOUT THE ROLE

A secondary school in the Bartley area is seeking a Discipline Support Officer to support its Student Management Team in strengthening discipline processes and maintaining a safe, structured and respectful school environment.

The role involves supporting student incident management, detention and suspension processes, campus supervision, and restorative discipline practices that promote accountability, well-being and positive behavioural development.

This is a term-time deployment of approximately 1,500 hours. Payment will be based on the actual hours worked.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preliminary investigations, fact-finding interviews and the preparation of incident reports
• Supervise detention sessions held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Follow up with students who do not attend assigned detention sessions
• Support the implementation of in-house suspension arrangements
• Assist students with preparation for their return to regular lessons following suspension
• Maintain a visible adult presence during recess, lesson transitions and dismissal periods
• Conduct patrols within the school premises and surrounding vicinity
• Support the Student Management Team in managing student behaviour and disciplinary matters
• Apply restorative discipline practices that balance accountability with student well-being and personal growth
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using basic IT tools
• Work collaboratively with school staff and communicate appropriately with students and parents

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum GCE O Level qualification or equivalent
• At least five years of relevant working experience in a uniformed service, law enforcement agency, secondary school discipline management role, or a comparable structured environment
• Experience in student management, youth work or supporting youths in a structured behavioural intervention setting
• Familiarity with investigation processes, disciplinary procedures and case management
• Ability to manage challenging student situations in a calm, firm and respectful manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a Student Management Team
• Commitment to restorative discipline practices
• Proficiency in basic IT tools for documentation and record-keeping

WORK ARRANGEMENTS

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 5.30pm, inclusive of a one-hour lunch break
Friday: 8.00am to 2.00pm, inclusive of a one-hour lunch break

Service is not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays, Home-Based Learning days or designated school holidays.

A minimum of four engagement hours is required on each workday. Payment will be based on the actual hours worked.

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